Spain country is one of the world’s most popular destinations, with over fifty five million foreign visitors arriving in 2011 boosting Spain's economy by €62 billion. It also has a rich tradition of domestic travel, with many Spaniards shunning foreign holidays and preferring to stay at home - after all, when Spain has great weather, beaches, culture, great food and drink and shops, why go anywhere else?

Of course, this tourist industry creates a huge tertiary sector which is constantly growing, and in order to make the most of this a qualification like a Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management can be invaluable. With so many opportunities around, you might wonder why a qualification such as a Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management is necessary. However, like any other employment sector today, competition is fierce and there are many ways an Master MA can benefit you and increase your employability.

Firstly, on the Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management you can learn effective ways of managing not only those you employ, but also of keeping up to date with changes in managing a global business. You will benefit from learning about the latest developments, and strategies to help you deal with future market changes. Similarly, you will be encouraged to look at tourism and hospitality management from a global perspective. Why does this make a difference? For a start, potential holidaymakers are often concerned about issues such as globalization, the environment and sustainable tourism development. A Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management not only educates you on these issues, it helps you look to the future to create long-term solutions which mean your business will thrive and grow.

Secondly, the Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management will help you to develop your people skills - which I'm sure you will agree is essential for working in the tourism and hospitality sector! Not only will you learn how to create great relationships with your colleagues, those same skills will help you cater to your client base, which can be a great help with resolving any issues and creating the kind of relationship that will keep customers coming back for more! You will also learn how to work with and for people from many different cultures, languages and religions, and this cultural awareness in turn increases your employability.

The Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management also allows you to research one area of particular interest. This written research project is a great chance to explore an area you are excited about, and allows you to personalize your course. In addition, you will benefit from career advice regarding your job search, CV and interview preparation.

Last but not least, studying a Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Barcelona gives you the chance to benefit from observing a real-life tourist hotspot on a daily basis, as well as presenting you with a host of job opportunities in Spain when your course is over. With GBS, you have the chance to make your holiday a daily reality!