FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS AS THE MAIN FACTOR OF SUCCESFUL CAREER IN THE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY

Abstract

Languages are the central theme of communication in every aspect of human endeavor, be it in the social, economic, and political sphere. To remain competitive and increase your career opportunity and job prospect, you have to communicate smoothly to pave the way for unfettered business connection flows. And here is where learning a new language becomes the latest trend in Ukraine and offer careers in foreign languages.Understanding of performance expectations are keys to achievement of tourist satisfaction and a basic prerequisite of successful communication in the tourism industry. Good oral and written communication skills are important to hospitality practitioners at different positions and levels. Thus, tourism and hospitality play a significant role and intercultural contacts contribute to the development of intercultural dialogue. The importance of studying foreign languages also contributes to the development of intercultural competence in the area of tourism and hospitality industry being a prerequisite for successful carrier in tourism industry.