An Introduction to Hospitality News Observer

Hospitality News Observer is published monthly in the UK under the heading of Hospitality Industry News. This industry refers to all those aspects of the hospitality business that deals with the provision of hospitality and related services to clients. Some might say that this is a subset of business news, but in fact this is not so. Hospitality news covers all facets of the hospitality industry from restaurant management to hotel operations to travel and leisure.

The term Hospitality refers not only to food and drink but also to the people who provide these services. It covers the administrative, marketing, public-relations and advertising aspects of the hospitality industry. While this sounds like it would be an overwhelming subject to tackle, in fact it is much simpler to understand than you might at first imagine. Hospitality news is usually supplied by a specialist publication which covers the entire area of hospitality.

The services offered by the restaurant manager are varied and hospitality news will cover all of them. Specialism encompasses such things as spa treatment, wedding planners and catering, accommodation and event planning, personal concierge, leisure facilities and theme park and zoo travel. Of course, you don't need to have a degree in journalism to become an expert in any of these areas. Even if you just enjoy writing and know something about restaurants, you could become a restaurant management reporter, restaurant critic, restaurant owner or report writer.

As well as reporting on the areas of industry they are employed to cover, Hospitality observers are required to do a lot of research. This is part of their job as they must be able to understand customer behaviour, hospitality etiquette and marketing trends. In this respect, they are very much a cross-section of the industry and should therefore be able to speak intelligently on all matters. An Introduction to Hospitality observer is therefore required to be someone who is very knowledgeable and well read in the field of Hospitality.

If you aspire to become a Hospitality News observer, you need to be ready to undertake a substantial amount of research and study in the area of Hospitality. You also need to be very proactive in your career and have a natural flair for business and innovation. You will need to be able to make quick, informed decisions about events and celebrations and to organise them within the tight restraints of your own Hospitality business. Above all, you will need to be very hard working, enthusiastic and willing to learn new things on a daily basis.

You can get an Introduction to Hospitality news job through the medium of newspaper classifieds or by contacting established firms that specialise in the recruitment of hospitality news reporters and observers. Most newspapers will only publish information pertaining to specialising areas of Hospitality at a time. Some may even choose to ignore reporting on the subject altogether. If you are looking for work through newspaper listings, be prepared to undergo an interview process where you will be expected to give information about your previous experience in the hospitality industry. You will be expected to list your educational qualifications and any related work experience.

It is wise to approach an Introduction to Hospitality news job with an open mind and an open heart. You need to appreciate the barriers that may come up in this highly competitive field. This includes not only the competition from other employment agencies but also the competition from experienced industry players keen to snag a share of the market. You also need to acknowledge the fact that hospitality and tourism has been one of the most stable fields in employment terms over the past decade or so. Therefore you do not necessarily need to be the next Michelin star to succeed in this field.

As far as formal training for this profession is concerned, there are a few accredited programs available. However, you do need to have some working knowledge of the general hospitality industry to stand out in a crowd. Many observers specialise in specific regions of the field, for example all aboard an airline. If you have already worked in this field, you could consider undertaking further training. However, the opportunities in this field are vast and growing rapidly every year.