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The tourism market in India is expanding rapidly. The tremendous growth in the Indian economy is the main reason for tourism development. The travel and tourism sector in India is one of the most lucrative sectors, generating significant foreign revenue. The travel and tourism industry around the globe directly supports a significant number of employment opportunities. Students enrol or join tourism and hospitality programmes to prepare for careers in the tourism and hospitality sector. The current research aims to identify the perceptions and attitudes of Indian female students towards working in the tourism and hospitality industry. The present study employed the qualitative method by conducting one-on-one in-depth interviews with Indian female students. The findings revealed that the perception of Indian female undergraduate students towards working in the hospitality and tourism industry is mainly related to the hospitality industry's social status, career prospects, work environment, and benefits in the hospitality industry. This study provides several contributions to the policymakers of the hospitality industry. The findings will assist stakeholders in the tourism industry in formulating the appropriate policies. The hospitality industry authorities can modify their policies and work environments based on the perceptions of Indian female students.
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