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Author: Abraham Pizam
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 709
ISBN-13: 0750659963
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management covers all of the relevant issues in the field of hospitality management from A (À la carte) to Z (Zoning codes).
Author: Abraham Pizam
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-06-25
Total Pages: 734
ISBN-13: 1136439021
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management is the definitive reference work for any individual studying or working in the hospitality industry. There are 185 Hospitality Management degrees in the UK alone. This new edition updates and significantly revises twenty five per cent of the entries and has an additional twenty new entries. New online material makes it the most up-to-date and accessible hospitality management encyclopedia on the market. It covers all of the relevant issues in the field of hospitality management from a sectoral level (lodging, restaurants/food service, time-share, clubs and events) as well as a functional one (accounting and finance, marketing, strategic management, human resources, information technology and facilities management). Its unique, user-friendly structure enables readers to find exactly the information they require at a glance – whether they require broad detail that takes a more cross-sectional view across each subject field or more focused information that looks closely at specific topics and issues within the hospitality industry today.
Author: Abraham Pizam
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-06-25
Total Pages: 733
ISBN-13: 113643903X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK* 25% updated with significant revisions and 20 new entries ensuring that students have the most up-to-date Hospitality Management information on the market * An academically credible source of core information written by experts from around the world to help students clarify basic concepts and ensure their understanding is correct * User friendly and accessible so that students can quickly and easily locate the information that they require
Author: Abraham Pizam
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010-05-14
Total Pages: 331
ISBN-13: 1136394230
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe International Dictionary of Hospitality Management is the must have companion for all those working or studying in the field of hospitality management. With over 728 entries, it covers everything you need to know, from a concise definition of back office systems, to management accounting and yield management. It covers all of the relevant issues in the field of hospitality management from both a sectoral level: * Lodging * Restaurants and Food service * Time-share * Clubs * Events As well as a functional one: * Accounting and Finance * Marketing * Strategic Management * Human Resources * Information Technology * Facilities Management An abridged version of the successful International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management, its user friendly layout provides readers with quick and concise answers across this diverse area of industry.
Author: Linda L. Lowry
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2016-09-01
Total Pages: 2878
ISBN-13: 1483368963
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTaking a global and multidisciplinary approach, The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Travel and Tourism brings together a team of international scholars to examine the travel and tourism industry, which is expected to grow at an annual rate of four percent for the next decade. In more than 500 entries spanning four comprehensive volumes, the Encyclopedia examines the business of tourism around the world paying particular attention to the social, economic, environmental, and policy issues at play. The book examines global, regional, national, and local issues including transportation, infrastructure, the environment, and business promotion. By looking at travel trends and countries large and small, the Encyclopedia analyses a wide variety of challenges and opportunities facing the industry. In taking a comprehensive and global approach, the Encyclopedia approaches the field of travel and tourism through the numerous disciplines it reaches, including the traditional tourism administration curriculum within schools of business and management, economics, public policy, as well as social science disciplines such as the anthropology and sociology. Key features include: More than 500 entries authored and signed by key academics in the field Entries on individual countries that details the health of the tourism industry, policy and planning approaches, promotion efforts, and primary tourism draws. Additional entries look at major cities and popular destinations Coverage of travel trends such as culinary tourism, wine tourism, agritourism, ecotourism, geotourism, slow tourism, heritage and cultural-based tourism, sustainable tourism, and recreation-based tourism Cross-references and further readings A Reader’s Guide grouping articles by disciplinary areas and broad themes
Author: Jafar Jafari
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2002-09-11
Total Pages: 717
ISBN-13: 1134735324
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn fewer than three hundred years tourism has become a global service industry of great economic, cultural and political importance. Published to critical acclaim, the Encyclopedia of Tourism - now available as a Routledge World Reference title - is the definitive one-volume reference source to this challenging multisectoral industry and multi disciplinary field of study. Comprising over one thousand entries, this volume has been written by an international team of contributors to provide a comprehensive guide to both the manifest and hidden dimensions of tourism. It explores the wide range of definitions, concepts, perspectives and institutions and includes: comprehensive coverage of key issues and concepts definitions of all terms and acronyms entries on the significant institutions, associations and journals in the field country-specific tourism profiles, from Greece to Japan and Kenya to Peru thorough analysis of the trends and patterns of tourism development and growth. The extensive cross-referencing and comprehensive index will assist the reader in making links between the diverse aspects of tourism studies, and the suggestions for further reading are invaluable.
Author: Mahmood A. Khan
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1993-02-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780471293941
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe complete, comprehensive reference for all segments of hospitality VNR's Encyclopedia of Hospitality and Tourism is the essential reference for anyone in the industry. Covering the full range of topics including recipe standardization, tourism law, maintenance and engineering, psychographic segmentation, security management, guest services, and so much more, this book provides comprehensive guidance toward all aspects of the job. Each entry includes the basic tenets, latest methodologies, and issues, written by an expert in the topic. Although segmented for food service, lodging, and tourism, this complete reference covers the vast spectrum of hospitality to provide a one-stop reference for anyone working in the field.
Author: Kumar, Suresh
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2015-04-30
Total Pages: 361
ISBN-13: 1466682698
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTourism is one of the most rapidly evolving industries of the twenty-first century. The economy of many countries all over the world depends on their ability to attract visitors and maintain a distinct edge in a highly competitive market. International Tourism and Hospitality in the Digital Age brings together the best practices for growth, development, and strategic management within the tourism and hospitality industries. Highlighting comparative research that explores the cross-cultural contexts and societal implications of tourism, this book is an essential resource for professionals, researchers, academics, and students interested in a contemporary approach to promoting, managing, and maximizing profitability of leisure and recreation services.
Author: Pius, Abraham
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2020-03-27
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 1799822060
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe hospitality, travel, and tourism industries play a major role in citizen wellbeing, socio-cultural integration, and the economic advancement of a nation. The industries are increasingly complex in operation, demanding excellence across a far-reaching and diverse set of capabilities and changes in management practices across the board. With growing expectations for a better service quality from the users and endless calls for value-added service, managers are under constant pressure to improve their services across all aspects while growing customer numbers to meet various stakeholder expectations. Contemporary Management Approaches to the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry is a key reference source that provides crucial knowledge on the application of new management practices and trends in the tourism industry. While highlighting topics such as service quality, culture sensitivity, and brand marketing, this publication explores the influence of globalization and the methods of sustainable business practices. This book is ideally designed for managers, hotel directors, restaurateurs, researchers, industry professionals, professors, and students seeking cutting-edge hospitality and tourism management strategies.
Author: Peter Robinson
Publisher: CABI
Published: 2020-05-22
Total Pages: 471
ISBN-13: 1789241480
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFully revised, Tourism, 2nd edition covers aspects of tourism from a modern perspective, providing students with a range of theoretical and research-based explanations, supported by examples, case studies and unique insights from industry representatives. Covering topics such as policy and planning, heritage management, leisure management, event management and hospitality management, the book tackles the practical elements of academic tourism such as infrastructure management and economic development, together with other important contemporary issues such as sustainable development and post-tourists.
