This long-standing successful book introduces many of the "must know" topics important to hospitality, within a traditional business framework. It also provides readers with a snapshot of a wide variety of industry career paths, an attribute not found in other books. The goal is to provide a broad-brush survey approach to the hospitality industry, while offering the information needed to help students proceed into more advanced courses and readings. This text explores the topics that separate hospitality from other fields of study--Publisher.
Welcome to Hospitality: An Introduction provides a detailed description of the many facets of the Hospitality and Tourism sector, including tours and travel, hotels, restaurants, culinary, casino operations, cruises, and the recreation and leisure industries. Personal profiles of industry leaders highlight the wide range of career opportunities available in the field. The authors discuss the Hospitality and Tourism industry's evolution toward increased internationalization and integration. Industry Insight vignettes offer a behind-the-scenes view of real-life job tasks and career success stories. Each chapter features practical case study scenarios, including business and social attitude comparatives, advertising and marketing messaging, financial modeling, and competitive analysis formulation. New To This Edition: Expanded coverage of industry career opportunities, a comprehensive new chapter on the Gaming Industry, and expanded coverage of Events Management. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
The hospitality industry's rapid evolution provides career-seekers with tremendous opportunity–and unique challenges. Changes in the global economy, rising interest in ecotourism, the influence of internet commerce, and a myriad of other trends contribute to the dynamic nature of this exciting field. Introduction to Hospitality Management presents a thorough overview of historical perspectives, current trends, and real-world practices. Coverage of bar and restaurant management, hotel and lodging operations, travel and tourism, and much more gives students a comprehensive analysis of this rewarding field. Focusing on practicality, this text presents real-world examples of traditional methods alongside insightful discussions surrounding changes in consumer demands and key issues affecting the industry. The industry’s multifaceted nature lends itself to broad exploration, and this text provides: Clear guidance through topics related to foodservice operations, convention management, meeting planning, casino and gaming management, leadership and staffing, financial and business models, and promotion and marketing Emphasis on career planning and job placement strategies, giving students a head start in charting their future in hospitality A combination of Drs. Reynolds and Barrows’ two leading textbooks, Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry and Introduction to the Hospitality Industry, into one cohesive, comprehensive edition Substantial coverage of internet commerce and marketing Case studies, including actual interviews with industry professionals, to reinforce primary learning objectives and build critical thinking skills An emphasize on real-world skills and practical methods employed by management professionals Methods to prepare students for job placement in multiple areas of the hospitality and tourism industry Introduction to Hospitality Management is an essential text for students learning about, or with an interest in, the hospitality industry. Written in a clear and accessible style, this important book leaves readers with a strong grasp of the topics and trends most important to a career in the hospitality industry
For introductory courses in hospitality. An engaging introduction to hospitality, for tomorrow's managers Introduction to Hospitality is a lively, comprehensive survey of the world’s largest industry: hospitality. Students explore the vibrant inner workings of each hospitality segment, including hospitality and lodging; beverages, restaurants, and managed services; tourism, recreation, attractions, clubs, and gaming; assemblies, events, and attractions; and managerial areas of the hospitality industry. The 8th edition includes new simulations, videos, and shared writing activities.
Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry, Ninth Edition gives you the industry know-how and the management skills needed to thrive in all aspects of the field, from food service to lodging to tourism. In this latest edition, the authors have brought the text thoroughly up to date by featuring new and emerging companies, new technologies, and new ways of doing business. Covering everything from careers to operations to finance, the text offers the most comprehensive and engaging introduction to this exciting field possible.
This book examines the whole of the hospitality industry and the way in which it operates. Part A examines and explores the accommodation industry, and Part B focuses on the foodservice industry. It is invaluable for students of a range of courses.
This introductory textbook shows you how to apply the principles of marketing within the hospitality industry. Written specifically for students taking marketing modules within a hospitality course, it contains examples and case studies that show how ideas and concepts can be successfully applied to a real-life work situation. It emphasizes topical issues such as sustainable marketing, corporate social responsibility and relationship marketing. It also describes the impact that the internet has had on both marketing and hospitality, using a variety of tools including a wide range of internet learning activities. This 3rd Edition has been updated to include: Coverage of hot topics such as use of technology and social media, power of the consumer and effect on decision making, innovations in product design and packaging, ethical marketing and sustainability marketing Updated online resources including: power point slides, test bank of questions, web links and additional case studies New and updated international case studies looking at a broad range of hospitality settings such as restaurants, cafes and hotels New discussion questions to consolidate student learning at the end of each chapter.
This book takes a unique approach to outlining marketing processes in the hospitality industry. It discusses the eight elements of the marketing mix with direct reference to the specifics of the hospitality industry, and approaches the whole process in three stages : before, during, and after. (Midwest).
