Introduction to Hospitality is a lively, comprehensive survey of hospitality, the world's largest industry, designed for tomorrow's leaders. You'll explore the vibrant inner workings of each hospitality segment, including lodging, restaurants, tourism, recreation, attractions, clubs and managerial areas. A core goal of this text is to help you advance your hospitality career. In that spirit,…
A new and definitive overview of the vital role and effective practice of entrepreneurship in one of the most dynamic industry sectors in the world. With a highly qualified international team of contributors, the editors clearly outline the key theoretical perspectives and go on to cover the various types of entrepreneurship
For all introductory-level courses in hospitality. The Sixth Edition of Introduction to Hospitality focuses on hospitality operations while offering a broad, comprehensive foundation of current knowledge about the world's largest industry. Throughout, author John R. Walker invites students to share this industry's unique enthusiasm and passion. The text is organized into five sections: the hosp…
This introductory textbook provides a thorough guide to the management of food and beverage outlets. It is illustrated in full colour and contains in-chapter activities as well as end-of-chapter summaries and revision questions to test the readers' knowledge as they progress.
For all introductory-level courses in hospitality Prepare students to succeed in any area of the hospitality industry Introduction to Hospitality, Seventh Edition, focuses on hospitality operations while offering a broad, comprehensive view of the world's largest industry. The text is organized into four sections: hospitality and lodging; beverages, restaurants, and managed services; tourism, r…
"This new eighth edition of Introduction to Hospitality focuses on hospitality operations and has been written in response to professors and students who wanted a broader view of the world's largest industry. Introduction to Hospitality complements Introduction to Hospitality Management and Exploring the Hospitality Industry, also written by John R. Walker. Adopters may select the title best su…
'Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism: a global perspective' gives a new and definitive overview of the vital role and effective practice of entrepreneurship in one of the most dynamic industry sectors in the world. The highly qualified international team of contributors ensures a global perspective. The editors clearly outline the key theoretical perspectives and go on to cover the vari…
Revealing and refreshing ideas for the neglected area of sustainability in hospitality management, this title presents viable strategies for saving energy and promoting a positive image for hotel managers, restaurant managers and other hospitality providers.
Divided into four sections, 'Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management in the Hospitality Industry' takes an intuitive step-by-step progression through each stage of the entrepreneurial process.
"Author explores the hospitality industry to learn how managers create successful customer experiences by exceeding the expectations of current generations. Includes anecdotes from interviews with owners, general managers, and chefs of leading lodging and food service organizations"--
Introduces and explores the role of consumer behaviour theory in the hospitality sector, outlining social, cultural, economic and psychological principles that underpin contemporary consumer responses.