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Introduction to hospitality / John R. Walker, McKibbon professor of hotel and restaurant management, University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee and Fulbright senior specialist.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Harlow : Pearson, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Edition: Global edition; Seventh editionDescription: 653 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), photographs ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1292157593
  • 9781292157597
Related works:
  • Adaptation of (expression): Walker, John R., 1944- Introduction to hospitality. 7th ed
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 647.94068 23
LOC classification:
  • TX911.3.M27 W35 2017
Contents:
Preface -- To the student -- Acknowledgements -- About the author -- Part I. Introducing Hospitality And Lodging : -- 1. Introducing Hospitality -- 2. The Hotel Business -- 3. Rooms Division -- 4. Food and Beverage -- Part II. Beverages, Restaurants,and Managed Services : -- 5. Beverages -- 6. The Restaurant Business -- 7. Restaurant Management -- 8. Managed Services -- Part III. Tourism, Recreation, Attractions, Clubs And Gaming : -- 9. Tourism -- 10. Recreation, Attractions, and Clubs -- 11. Gaming Entertainment -- Part IV. Assemblies, Events, Attractions, Leadership,and Management : -- 12. Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions -- 13. Special Events -- 14. Leadership and Management -- Glossary -- Index -- Credits.
Summary: "Prepare students to succeed in any area of the hospitality industry. Introduction to Hospitality, 7/e, 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, recreation, attractions, clubs, and gaming; and assemblies, events, attractions, leadership, and management. Each section includes real-world profiles, first-hand accounts, and engaging case studies to help readers connect with the material and foster an appreciation of the industry's unique enthusiasm and passion. New photos, page layouts, and hands-on examples help students understand the how-to aspects of today's hospitality industry. Updated to reflect today's trends and realities, the Seventh Edition contains new coverage of spas, updated and new corporate profiles, salary information, hospitality-related technologies, and more!"--Publisher's website.
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Authorized adaptation from the United States edition, entitled Introduction to hospitality, 7th edition, ISBN 9780133762761 published by Pearson Education 21017.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- To the student -- Acknowledgements -- About the author -- Part I. Introducing Hospitality And Lodging : -- 1. Introducing Hospitality -- 2. The Hotel Business -- 3. Rooms Division -- 4. Food and Beverage -- Part II. Beverages, Restaurants,and Managed Services : -- 5. Beverages -- 6. The Restaurant Business -- 7. Restaurant Management -- 8. Managed Services -- Part III. Tourism, Recreation, Attractions, Clubs And Gaming : -- 9. Tourism -- 10. Recreation, Attractions, and Clubs -- 11. Gaming Entertainment -- Part IV. Assemblies, Events, Attractions, Leadership,and Management : -- 12. Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions -- 13. Special Events -- 14. Leadership and Management -- Glossary -- Index -- Credits.

"Prepare students to succeed in any area of the hospitality industry. Introduction to Hospitality, 7/e, 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, recreation, attractions, clubs, and gaming; and assemblies, events, attractions, leadership, and management. Each section includes real-world profiles, first-hand accounts, and engaging case studies to help readers connect with the material and foster an appreciation of the industry's unique enthusiasm and passion. New photos, page layouts, and hands-on examples help students understand the how-to aspects of today's hospitality industry. Updated to reflect today's trends and realities, the Seventh Edition contains new coverage of spas, updated and new corporate profiles, salary information, hospitality-related technologies, and more!"--Publisher's website.

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