Walker, John R.,  1944- <br/><br/>
Exploring the hospitality industry / 
John R. Walker, Josielyn T. Walker. 
 - Second edition. 
 - xxx, 343 pages :  illustrations (some colour) ;  29 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Hospitality spirit -- Tourism -- Why people travel -- Lodging -- Lodging operations -- Cruising -- Restaurants -- Restaurant operations -- Managed services -- Beverages -- Clubs -- theme parks and attractions -- Gaming entertainment -- Meetings, conventions, and expositions -- Special events. 
<br/><br/> This textbook offers broad coverage of the hospitality industry. It focuses not just on restaurants & hotels but on new growth areas such as event management, theme parks, attractions & entertainment. Each chapter features case studies, industry practitioners & corporate profiles that emphasise the real-world issues. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0135118859 9780135118856 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010046491 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Hospitality industry
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TX911  / .W33 2012 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>647.94023