Introduction to hospitality /
John R. Walker, McKibbon professor of hotel and restaurant management, University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee and Fulbright senior specialist.
- Global edition. Seventh edition.
- 653 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), photographs ; 26 cm
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 -- Introducing Hospitality And Lodging : -- Introducing Hospitality -- The Hotel Business -- Rooms Division -- Food and Beverage -- Beverages, Restaurants,and Managed Services : -- Beverages -- The Restaurant Business -- Restaurant Management -- Managed Services -- Tourism, Recreation, Attractions, Clubs And Gaming : -- Tourism -- Recreation, Attractions, and Clubs -- Gaming Entertainment -- Assemblies, Events, Attractions, Leadership,and Management : -- Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions -- Special Events -- Leadership and Management -- Glossary -- Index -- Credits. Part I. 1. 2. 3. 4. Part II. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part III. 9. 10. 11. Part IV. 12. 13. 14.
"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.