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Hotel Management and Operations, Fifth Edition provides a p ... Read more

Hotel Management and Operations, Fifth Edition provides a practical, up-to-date, and comprehensive approach to how professionals across the industry manage different departments within their operation. From the front office to finance, from marketing to housekeeping, this resource offers advanced theory played out in practical problems. Multidimensional case studies are a notable feature, with complex management problems portrayed from multiple viewpoints; “As I See It” and “Day in the Life” commentaries from new managers provide further real-world perspective. Covering the latest issues affecting the industry, this text gives students and professionals an up-to-date, dynamic learning resource. Minimize

The 2010 edition of The Design Hotelsâ„¢ Book is a comprehe ... Read more

The 2010 edition of The Design Hotelsâ„¢ Book is a comprehensive overview of the most original design hotels worldwide. It provides insight into trends and developmentsin hospitality design. In addition to presenting 170 spectacular hotels from around the world, this edition showcases 10 of the people behind them. As authentic, innovative, andvisionary as the spaces they have created, these individuals tell compelling behind-the-scenes stories of their work on hotels that are setting new standards in high-end hospitality. With its images of striking architecture and interior design, this 424-page hardcover brings the experience of staying in a Design Hotelsâ„¢ property to life. The Design Hotelsâ„¢ Book is not only an indispensable directory of impressive hotels and destinations for those who like to travel in style, but is also an inspiring reference for architects and designers worldwide. Minimize

4 issues - Hotel Amerika is a bi-annual literary magazine t ... Read more

4 issues - Hotel Amerika is a bi-annual literary magazine that publishes works of all genres, including work that challanges traditional genre boundaries. Minimize

This Fourth Edition helps readers develop the wide-ranging ... Read more

This Fourth Edition helps readers develop the wide-ranging knowledge and analytical skills they need to succeed in today’s burgeoning and dynamic hotel industry. This comprehensive volume encourages critical thinking by providing different points of view through contributions from sixty leading industry professionals and academics. Within a coherent theoretical structure, this updated edition enables readers to formulate their own ideas and solutions. Minimize

This text provides a comprehensive look at the fast growing ... Read more

This text provides a comprehensive look at the fast growing meetings and convention market segment. A useful "how- to" guide, it takes students through all aspects of selling and servicing a convention at a hotel or other group meeting facility. In addition, it profiles the customer for meetings and conventions, the planners in charge of site selection, and facilities they commonly use. Also includes "Industry Insiders" planning tips and case studies direct from professionals in Convention Services departments. * Focuses on marketing and sales of convention planning* Designed to fit the requirements of a semester schedule * Extensive instructor's and student resource materials provided Minimize

For students and practicing professionals in hospitality, t ... Read more

For students and practicing professionals in hospitality, travel and tourism as well as specialized paralegal work, Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law: A Preventative Approach, 7th Edition, addresses legal issues confronted by managers in the hotel, restaurant, travel and casino industries. The emphasis is on prevention of legal violations. By reading the book, managers can appreciate and identify what actions and precautions are necessary to avoid, or at least minimize, the number of lawsuits. The book uses the case method, long recognized as a helpful approach to learning the often-complicated discipline of law. Readers will study decisions from actual cases in which hospitality establishments were sued, as well as what legal precedents were cited. Minimize

2 issues - Hotel Amerika is a bi-annual literary magazine t ... Read more

2 issues - Hotel Amerika is a bi-annual literary magazine that publishes works of all genres, including work that challanges traditional genre boundaries. Minimize

The second edition of Hotel Housekeeping: Operations and Ma ... Read more

The second edition of Hotel Housekeeping: Operations and Management is a comprehensive textbook specially designed to meet the requirement of students pursuing courses in hotel management. The book explores the key elements of housekeeping as also its theoretical foundations and techniques of operations. It provides an exhaustive coverage of the core concepts as well as guidelines on practical aspects of the subject. Students of hotel management would find the book highly useful. With its practice-oriented approach, the book would also be useful for housekeeping professionals and students of home science. Key Features A new chapter on ergonomics in housekeeping New sections dealing with anti-terrorism measures, odor control, and use of hotel management software New case studies based on real-life, sensitive situations encountered by housekeeping staff in the course of their routine work In The DVD Videos explaining the exact procedure involved in bed-making, room cleaning, flower arrangement, and organizing the maid s cart Color plates showcasing illustrations of manual and mechanical cleaning equipment used in housekeeping, various types of flower arrangements, screenshots from hotel management software, etc. Minimize

Hotel and Lodging Management, Second Edition prepares reade ... Read more

Hotel and Lodging Management, Second Edition prepares readers to succeed as managers in the hotel and lodging industry, while developing a solid foundation for a long and successful career. This comprehensive resource combines detailed presentations of each department in a hotel or lodging establishment along with a close examination of organizational structure and the interdependent relationship among departments.This updated Second Edition presents:New, completely updated chapters on human resources and the sales and marketing departmentsUp-to-date case studies reflecting the latest management trends and issuesProfiles of industry pioneers working at all types of properties, from small motels to five-star hotelsNew sections on yield management, lodging environments, franchise companies, and management organizationsHotel and Lodging Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive tool to help readers develop the understanding, knowledge, and skills to be tomorrow's management leaders. Minimize

2 issues - Hotel Amerika is a bi-annual literary magazine t ... Read more

2 issues - Hotel Amerika is a bi-annual literary magazine that publishes works of all genres, including work that challanges traditional genre boundaries. Minimize

For students and practicing professionals in hospitality, t ... Read more

For students and practicing professionals in hospitality, travel and tourism as well as specialized paralegal work, Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law: A Preventative Approach, 7th Edition, addresses legal issues confronted by managers in the hotel, restaurant, travel and casino industries. The emphasis is on prevention of legal violations. By reading the book, managers can appreciate and identify what actions and precautions are necessary to avoid, or at least minimize, the number of lawsuits. The book uses the case method, long recognized as a helpful approach to learning the often-complicated discipline of law. Readers will study decisions from actual cases in which hospitality establishments were sued, as well as what legal precedents were cited. Minimize

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Internationa ... Read more

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The International Hotel Industry: Sustainable Management by Timothy L.G. Lockyer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New The International Hotel Industry: Sustainable Management examines key theoretical issues and real challenges facing current hotel managers around the world. Each chapter includes case studies of management issues, insights from senior international hotel managers, and stimulating discussion topics. Minimize

The Management of Hotel Operations adopts an innovative app ... Read more

The Management of Hotel Operations adopts an innovative approach to the study of hotel management based on the concept of key result areas. The book identifies and explores the fundamental issues facing the manager - such as profitability, productivity and quality - and examines alternative strategies for achieving successful performance. The authors have drawn both on current industry practice and on recent research and theoretical studies to demonstrate how hotel management can be made more effective. Throughout the text, a hotel is broadly defined to enable comparisons between independent hotels, chain hotels, hostel accommodation and hospitals. The Management of Hotel Operations is an invaluable textbook for students on degree, BTEC Higher and HCIMA Part B courses in hotel management. It also has much to offer managers in industry. Minimize

Examine the reasons for the rapid growth of China’s tourism ... Read more

Examine the reasons for the rapid growth of China’s tourism industryTourism and Hotel Development in China: From Political to Economic Success is a comprehensive guide to the development of the tourism industry in Mainland China following the end of the Cultural Revolution. Conceived as a textbook but equally valuable as a professional resource for consultants, researchers, and tourist organizations, this insightful book tracks the unique circumstances that sparked the growth of China’s tourism and hotel industry from a political, diplomatic activity to a burgeoning economic industry. The book includes background information on geography, culture, history, politics, and economics, and examines the evolution of tourism policies, inbound vs. outbound travel, hotel operations and trends, and the Chinese government’s role in developing tourism.China may be a latecomer to international tourism development, but visitors have made it one of the world’s top 10 travel destinations every year since 1994. Since historic policy shifts in 1978 opened China’s doors to the outside world, inbound tourism has played a significant role in building a national economy. And the increase in disposable income among China’s citizens has helped create a sizable market for domestic and outbound tourism as well. Tourism and Hotel Development in China looks at the major factors and characteristics of each type of tourism, international hotel development trends and their influence on China’s hotel industry, related human resources issues, travel services, the development of hotel chains in China, compensation and incentive management, and the future of China’s tourism and hotel industry.Topics examined in Tourism and Hotel Development in China include: travel and tourism, pre-and post-1949 the Asia market the intercontinental market international tourism in different regions of China popular urban tourist destinations in China approved outbound destinations outbound travel to Hong Kong challenges facing travel services local protectionism travel agencies hotel franchising foreign vs. local hotel chains outsourcing and much more!Tourism and Hotel Development in China: From Political to Economic Success follows the journey of China’s tourism industry from a public relations vehicle, restricted by the economy and controlled by the government, to an important source of commerce for a country whose national economy was nearly on the verge of collapse. Minimize

This book provides information on every facet and departmen ... Read more

This book provides information on every facet and department of the hotel. Operation of a property management system is discussed with sample reports for readers are provided. The operation of restaurant point of sale systems is also discussed, with related sample reports included. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guidebook covers all aspects of hotel and motel development, hotel management, hotel operation, hotel accounting and controls, and the future of the industry. For hotel management and training professionals. Minimize

This cutting edge and comprehensive book—with contributions ... Read more

This cutting edge and comprehensive book—with contributions from the star faculty of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration—offers the latest thinking on the best practices and strategies for hospitality management. A must for students and professionals seeking to enter or expand their reach in the hospitality industry, The Cornell School of Hotel Administration on Hospitality delivers the authoritative advice you need to: Develop and manage a multinational career and become a leader in the hospitality industry Maximize profits from franchise agreements, management contracts, and leases Understand and predict customer choices, and motivate your staff to provide outstanding service Manage hospitality businesses and the real estate underlying the businesses Control costs, coordinate branding strategy, and manage operations across multiple locations Minimize

The Hotel and Restaurant Business Sixth Edition Donald E. L ... Read more

The Hotel and Restaurant Business Sixth Edition Donald E. Lundberg Completely updated to cover current trends and conditions in the hospitality industry, this latest edition of the best-selling text offers an excellent introduction to the industry as well as a wealth of practical, how-to information for anyone entering the field. Based on the author's more than 30 years of experience in hospitality. The Hotel and Restaurant Business offers comprehensive information on the background and current status of the industry, all presented in an interesting, easy-to-read style. New chapters provide up-to-date information on:* hospitality-specific human resources and human relations issues* the global nature of the hotel and restaurant business* recent changes in hotel development and financing brought about by the recessional economy* growth in the institutional segment of the restaurant business* changes in the fast food business and fast food franchisingAlso included are discussions of the history of the business--from early inns and taverns to the new resort complexes--as well as tourism and the hospitality industry, resort operations, restaurant operations, and much, much more. Like previous versions of the book, the Sixth Edition includes the most in-depth, authoritative look at the wide-ranging hospitality industry available anywhere. Minimize

Tanya Harris es feliz junto a su marido y sus hijos en San ... Read more

Tanya Harris es feliz junto a su marido y sus hijos en San Francisco. Trabaja como ama de casa y guionista para la televisión, y aunque su eterno sueño es triunfar como escritora, siempre ha antepuesto la familia a sus anhelos profesionales.Sin embargo, una llamada telefónica de su agente hará que su vida dé un vuelco: una leyenda de Hollywood, el productor Douglas Wayne, quiere que escriba un guión cinematográfico. Aceptar este proyecto significa que deberá abandonar su casa, su familia, su ciudad. No obstante, Tanya sabe que oportunidades así solo se presentan una vez en la vida.A pesar de sus continuos viajes, Tanya no sabe cómo sellar estas grietas que la distancia ha dibujado entre ella y su familia, sobre todo con su marido, quien parece necesitarla cada vez menos... Minimize

4 issues - Hotel Amerika is a bi-annual literary magazine t ... Read more

4 issues - Hotel Amerika is a bi-annual literary magazine that publishes works of all genres, including work that challanges traditional genre boundaries. Minimize

Hotel and Lodging Management, Second Edition prepares reade ... Read more

Hotel and Lodging Management, Second Edition prepares readers to succeed as managers in the hotel and lodging industry, while developing a solid foundation for a long and successful career. This comprehensive resource combines detailed presentations of each department in a hotel or lodging establishment along with a close examination of organizational structure and the interdependent relationship among departments.This updated Second Edition presents:New, completely updated chapters on human resources and the sales and marketing departmentsUp-to-date case studies reflecting the latest management trends and issuesProfiles of industry pioneers working at all types of properties, from small motels to five-star hotelsNew sections on yield management, lodging environments, franchise companies, and management organizationsHotel and Lodging Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive tool to help readers develop the understanding, knowledge, and skills to be tomorrow's management leaders. Minimize

This relevant introduction fills a void in the hospitality ... Read more

This relevant introduction fills a void in the hospitality industry regarding security and loss prevention. The text provides meaningful guidance to hotel and motel management personnel with regard to management's role in security amid the growing concern of loss prevention and security issues. Topics covered include hotel management and loss prevention, physical security, loss prevention and hotel operations, risk management, legal considerations and international operations. For those in the hospitality industry or interested in pursuing the hospitality industry. Minimize

The only complete, in-depth guide to contemporary on-premis ... Read more

The only complete, in-depth guide to contemporary on-premise catering principles and practicesOn-premise catering is an essential part of the fast-growing catering and events industry, and this is the only guide that covers all the essential skills and knowledge a professional needs to succeed in the field. Written by three top catering experts and educators, On-Premise Catering is the definitive guide to catering in hotels, banquet halls, wedding facilities, conference centers, private clubs, and other venues.This new Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to cover modern technological trends in the industry, including online marketing, social media, and digital proposals, as well as modern décor, effective menu writing, catering in stadiums and casinos, and more.Fully updated to keep pace with current industry trends and practicesCovers all aspects of on-premise catering, from food and beverage service, room setup, and décor, to staffing, marketing, and financial controlsIdeal for caterers, event professionals, chefs working in on-premise facilities, and students in culinary, hospitality, and foodservice management programsOn-premise catering requires a broad range of knowledge, from accounting and marketing basics to event coordination and management skills, and this book provides all the information students and professionals need to succeed in this exciting and dynamic field. Minimize

Hospitality is the world's fastest growing industry, and bu ... Read more

Hospitality is the world's fastest growing industry, and business—and pleasure travelers are demanding more diverse hotels, resorts and leisure-time amenities around the globe.This book explores the latest trends in hotel planning and design, capturing the vast range of today's most imaginative creations, from tower-high guestrooms to lavish desert villas to exotic resorts nestled by tropical-island waters. It outlines the essential criteria architects and designers must meet when planning for a wide variety of hotel types, and presents the most up-to-date technical information as well as detailed illustrations, photographs, and original plans. Highlighting the key concepts behind emerging trends and how each designer's vision fits into the development of the industry as a whole, the authors equip today's developer, architect, designer, and hotel executive with a comprehensive and practical guide to the world of hospitality design. 60 color photos / 200 b+w photos and line drawings Minimize

Hotel Management and Operations, Fifth Edition provides a p ... Read more

Hotel Management and Operations, Fifth Edition provides a practical, up-to-date, and comprehensive approach to how professionals across the industry manage different departments within their operation. From the front office to finance, from marketing to housekeeping, this resource offers advanced theory played out in practical problems. Multidimensional case studies are a notable feature, with complex management problems portrayed from multiple viewpoints; “As I See It” and “Day in the Life” commentaries from new managers provide further real-world perspective. Covering the latest issues affecting the industry, this text gives students and professionals an up-to-date, dynamic learning resource. Minimize

Hotel Management and Operations, Fifth Edition provides a p ... Read more

Hotel Management and Operations, Fifth Edition provides a practical, up-to-date, and comprehensive approach to how professionals across the industry manage different departments within their operation. From the front office to finance, from marketing to housekeeping, this resource offers advanced theory played out in practical problems. Multidimensional case studies are a notable feature, with complex management problems portrayed from multiple viewpoints; “As I See It” and “Day in the Life” commentaries from new managers provide further real-world perspective. Covering the latest issues affecting the industry, this text gives students and professionals an up-to-date, dynamic learning resource. Minimize

Hotel Finance is a comprehensive textbook, designed especia ... Read more

Hotel Finance is a comprehensive textbook, designed especially for the students of Hotel Management. The book explores theoretical financial concepts relevant to the hospitality organizations, such as Financial Analysis and Planning, Management of Working Capital, Capital Budgeting, Long Term Financing for Hospitality Organizations in detail. The book imparts a good understanding of financial principles to the students of hospitality studies and discusses issues related to the changes in the financial environment affecting the hospitality business.The book has a lot of case studies, which have been taken from the hospitality industry. The problems and illustrations are also directed at the application of the principles of finance to the hospitality business. Each chapter contains adequate self-test questions that serve as checkpoints for students to assess their level of understanding. Minimize

Hospitality is the world's fastest growing industry, and bu ... Read more

Hospitality is the world's fastest growing industry, and business—and pleasure travelers are demanding more diverse hotels, resorts and leisure-time amenities around the globe.This book explores the latest trends in hotel planning and design, capturing the vast range of today's most imaginative creations, from tower-high guestrooms to lavish desert villas to exotic resorts nestled by tropical-island waters. It outlines the essential criteria architects and designers must meet when planning for a wide variety of hotel types, and presents the most up-to-date technical information as well as detailed illustrations, photographs, and original plans. Highlighting the key concepts behind emerging trends and how each designer's vision fits into the development of the industry as a whole, the authors equip today's developer, architect, designer, and hotel executive with a comprehensive and practical guide to the world of hospitality design. 60 color photos / 200 b+w photos and line drawings Minimize

The 2010 edition of The Design Hotelsâ„¢ Book is a comprehe ... Read more

The 2010 edition of The Design Hotelsâ„¢ Book is a comprehensive overview of the most original design hotels worldwide. It provides insight into trends and developmentsin hospitality design. In addition to presenting 170 spectacular hotels from around the world, this edition showcases 10 of the people behind them. As authentic, innovative, andvisionary as the spaces they have created, these individuals tell compelling behind-the-scenes stories of their work on hotels that are setting new standards in high-end hospitality. With its images of striking architecture and interior design, this 424-page hardcover brings the experience of staying in a Design Hotelsâ„¢ property to life. The Design Hotelsâ„¢ Book is not only an indispensable directory of impressive hotels and destinations for those who like to travel in style, but is also an inspiring reference for architects and designers worldwide. Minimize

For students and practicing professionals in hospitality, t ... Read more

For students and practicing professionals in hospitality, travel and tourism as well as specialized paralegal work, Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law: A Preventative Approach, 7th Edition, addresses legal issues confronted by managers in the hotel, restaurant, travel and casino industries. The emphasis is on prevention of legal violations. By reading the book, managers can appreciate and identify what actions and precautions are necessary to avoid, or at least minimize, the number of lawsuits. The book uses the case method, long recognized as a helpful approach to learning the often-complicated discipline of law. Readers will study decisions from actual cases in which hospitality establishments were sued, as well as what legal precedents were cited. Minimize