Subhash began by discussing the scope of tourism industry where he shared information and statistics provided by WTO. WTTC as well as the Ministry of Tourism which clearly revealed that the tourism industry is growing inspite of adversities such as SARS, terrorism, etc. In fact, WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council) has predicted over 11,093,100 jobs in India in the current year in the field of Tourism.

Subhash also highlighted emerging avenues with the growth in export, the field of Cargo and logistics as well as back office job opportunities such as Airline Call Centres and Revenue Accounting companies who recruit students in large numbers from IHCTM. The astonishing information for students was the kind of remuneration one can earn in the field of Tourism which can go as high as Rs. 300,000 per annum. The students were delighted to find out that besides traditional career options there are alternative yet lucrative non-traditional careers.

Further Subhash highlighted the significance of Local + Global careers – the smart way to go about acquiring International qualifications and yet saving significantly. Next he unveiled a unique TRAVEL PACKAGE which integrates all aspects of the travel and tourism industry viz fares & ticketing CRS as well as tourism. The package enables any career aspirant to acquire 3 international qualifications and be equipped in all aspects of tourism.

He highlighted the wide range of international qualifications at affordable fees that one can acquire in India. These included qualifications from VIASINC, City & Guilds and the IATA/UFTAA qualifications.

Subhash has completed 20 IATA qualifications and is Director cum Chief Faculty at IHCTM – the FIRST authorized training centre in the world to offer 7 IATA qualifications. Subhash explained the entire range of IATA Travel and Cargo qualifications. He stressed on the importance of the specialized Dangerous Goods qualifications which is one of the most popular courses for exciting careers in the Freight Forwarding Industry.

Subhash also made the students wary of the Mid-Year IATA event offer which was valid until 31st August 2003.

Next he touched upon a very interesting segment – CABIN CREW careers where he explained the job scenario, the eligibility criteria to apply as a flight purses or air hostess for an airline and how students should not belured by false job promises and tall claims made by some of the “fly-by-night” institutes. This information was an eye opener to many as students are carried away by advertisements claiming to offer jobs in several airlines whereas in most cases students get jobs on their merit for Cabin Crew Careers and not due to the 100% job assistance as wrongly claimed by many institutes.

Aspirants must note that selection for cabin crew careers is strictly on merit and one has to go through a series of tests and interviews. The selection ratio at times is 50 out of 5000 candidates.

To prepare for a secure future Subhash discussed two exciting multi-skilled programmes AIRLINE MANAGEMENT and 4-in-1 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Managment which prepares students for career opportunities in Travel, Cargo, Courier, Hospitality, Marketing as well as Cruise Companies. The 4-in programme also helps Cabin Crew aspirants to fare better in interviews as well as get openings in industry in various segments. The industry work experience serves as an advantage in selection for Cabin Crew. The session was followed by an interactive questions and answer session.

This helped students to clear all their doubts and myths about the airline, tourism and hospitality sectors. They were geared well for deciding not only the right career programme but the right kind of institute for any such careers. In a matter of about 90 minutes, this seminar sponsored by IHCTM enlightened students in an interactive and interesting way and students were delighted to know that there are institutes like IHCTM which assist and guide them in right selection of suitable careers. For those who missed the invaluable talk by Subhash Motwani, IHCTM is going to conduct similar awareness talks at various venues in Mumbai for the month of September and students interests in availing of free career counselling can register their names by contacting (022) 22853081 or 22830133