Benchmarking in Tourism and Hospitality Industries

Benchmarking in Tourism and Hospitality Industries

Author: Karl W. Wöber

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2002-08-12

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780851997568

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offers methodological framework for answering key benchmarking questionsonly substantial work covering this topicworld-wide coverage and usageBenchmarking is a buzzword of the last decade that describes a method for comparing different companies, by measuring various data, performance and goals. This book focuses on the methodological aspects of the right selection of benchmarking partners.


Benchmarks in Hospitality and Tourism

Benchmarks in Hospitality and Tourism

Author: Sungsoo Pyo

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-14

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1136799060

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This pioneering book will familiarize you with benchmarking techniques that can be used to gauge and improve the performance of hospitality and tourism businesses anywhere! With compelling case studies drawn from hotel management, environmental systems, and destination practices, it examines important aspects of benchmarking, including satisfaction barometers, indicator development, and finding/networking with benchmarking partners.


The Tourism, Hospitality and Events Student′s Guide to Study and Employability

The Tourism, Hospitality and Events Student′s Guide to Study and Employability

Author: Sally Everett

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2020-11-11

Total Pages: 870

ISBN-13: 1529738628

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This essential companion will guide you on your journey throughout your studies in tourism, hospitality and events management, from starting your university or college programme, to developing the essential skills needed for successful study and employment, to ensuring you perform well in assessments, through to applying for and securing a graduate level job and entering the workplace. Highly practical and accessible, chapters include: Think points to encourage you to pause and reflect on what the topic means for you Reflection exercises to help you evaluate your own skills, attributes and strengths/weaknesses Industry insights to offer you a unique view into the industry you’ll be working in Employer insights to provide you with real-world case examples from employers Student insights to show you different perspectives experienced by your peers Written by experts in the field, this friendly guide will provide you with everything you need to succeed and support you along every step of the way through your studies and into industry!


Handbook of Teaching and Learning in Tourism

Handbook of Teaching and Learning in Tourism

Author: Pierre Benckendorff

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2017-01-27

Total Pages: 679

ISBN-13: 1784714801

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This comprehensive Handbook provides an international perspective on contemporary issues and future directions in teaching and learning in tourism. Key topics include assurance of learning, development of skills, learning in the field, work integrated learning, sustainability and critical studies, internationalisation, technology enabled learning, links between teaching and research, and graduate student supervision. Within these topics attention is devoted to the discussion of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, students, educators and trends and issues. The Handbook provides a valuable resource for understanding teaching and learning theory and practice in tourism.


SITTIND001A Develop and Update Tourism Industry Knowledge

SITTIND001A Develop and Update Tourism Industry Knowledge

Author: Lee Perlitz

Publisher: Scope

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9780733993077

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This Learner Guide addresses the competency SITTIND001A Develop and update tourism industry knowledge. It provides learners with a structured learning pathway of concepts, examples, and activities, addressing each Performance Criteria of the competency standard in a logical fashion. This Learner Guide will help trainees and students achieve superior learning outcomes as it: Provides engaging material for learning, designed to increase the participant’s interest in the program and likelihood of completion Is written in relevant, easy-to-read language that facilitates learning Provides numerous activities that develop concepts and reinforce skills Provides clear links between learning and practice, including employability skills Can be used in both workplace and classroom training environments This Learner Guide will help teachers and trainers of the competency standard by: Providing a clear and consistent resource for each participant Giving the necessary underpinning knowledge for each participant minimising the need for further handouts and/or preparation Providing a source of assessment activities and/or a component of a portfolio of evidence when complete


International Handbook of Skill, Education, Learning, and Research Development in Tourism and Hospitality

International Handbook of Skill, Education, Learning, and Research Development in Tourism and Hospitality

Author: Anukrati Sharma

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2024-11-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789819743179

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This handbook provides new dimensions and directions to design tourism education curriculums and transform students' learning. It delves into issues such as job opportunities, business opportunities, required skill sets, and the role of critical and creative thinking in tourism education, and focuses on a shift in mindset from R&D (research and development) to L&D (learning and development), to aid in gaining in-the-field knowledge. It presents a global perspective on the latest trends, innovative curriculum, research, and skill needs in the travel, tourism, and hotel industry via empirical, theoretical, and conceptual chapters, as well as through global case studies. This handbook explores how to develop the skills, attributes and prospects for employment in these competitive industries, and also highlights what employers in the tourism and hospitality sectors expect from graduate and/or post-graduate candidates. Besides examining the contribution of tourism education towards a better society, this handbook introduces a new way of designing curriculums, and examines the past practices, current trends, and future opportunities in the field.


Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry

Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry

Author: Michael John Boella

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0415632536

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This text now includes updates to all statistics, information on job design and empowerment, updated coverage of trade unionism and a new chapter on business ethics. It matches new NVQ requirements and incorporates new material relevant to courses and learning needs.


Trends and Skill Needs in Tourism

Trends and Skill Needs in Tourism

Author: Olga Strietska-Ilina

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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Recoge: Part I, Identifying general trends and skill needs in tourism in the European Union and beyond -- Part II, New skills and new occupations in tourism -- Part III, Transfer os research results to policy and pratice.