Tourism and hospitality industry

Tourism and hospitality industry is vast and requires high levels of competency to run the sector. Dealing with different kind of people from all walks of nature can be difficult. Hence, a leader in this sector requires a set of skills to be able to run the operations involved and thus, become successful. From leaders and other faculty members, a leader in hospitality has been termed as a person who exhibits certain character traits that enable him to achieve the set goals. Some of them say that a leader is someone who is visionary and thus, capable of identifying shared beliefs, goals and values within the industry. He must be able to inspire others towards the goals set. This is through sharing a vision that enhances motivation in everyone to continue working hard towards the purposes of the industry. Others believe that a leader in this sector is one who advocates for transparency and accountability in every worker, which enables them to work in a flexible environment while following the guidelines given. One leader said that a true leader is the one who leads by example to others while another suggested that a leader is someone who is creative and thus, is able to adapt to any changes in the versatile industry. My view of leadership in the hospitality and tourism sector has changed a lot. I had previously viewed leading in this sector as a regular job like others. However, from the descriptions of a leader that I received, I now believe that it takes a lot to be a leader. The behaviours that connect to what I think of a leader in HTM sector include creativity, visionary, equity, transparent and accountable behaviours.