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Introduction to Hospitality Management

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Introduction to Hospitality Management explores the dynamic and evolving hospitality industry, offering a comprehensive overview of historical context, current trends, and practical applications. It covers essential areas such as bar and restaurant management, hotel and lodging operations, travel, tourism, and more. Students will gain insight into traditional practices as well as contemporary challenges including changing consumer demands and the impact of internet commerce.

The text delves into specialised topics like foodservice operations, convention management, meeting planning, casino and gaming management, leadership, financial models, and marketing strategies. Career planning and job placement advice equip readers with valuable tools to navigate the hospitality sector successfully.
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This book is ideal for students and aspiring professionals seeking a thorough introduction to hospitality management. It is particularly suited for those interested in a practical understanding of the industry's diverse aspects, preparing for roles in foodservice, lodging, tourism, and related fields.

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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 myriad 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 survey 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 operation, 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 gives students a head start in charting their future in hospitality.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119326274

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 1066g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Dr. Dennis Reynolds is Dean of the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Ranked 15th among the world's most prolific hospitality management authors, Professor Reynolds has authored or co-authored more than 100 articles and six textbooks.

Dr. Imran Rahman is Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Management in the College of Human Sciences at Auburn University. He was recently appointed to the prestigious Mike & Leann Rowe Endowed Professorship in International Studies.

Dr. Clayton W. Barrows is Professor and Interim Chair of Hospitality Management in the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire, where he teaches classes in hospitality management with an emphasis on private club management. He has worked in the hospitality industry and in hospitality education in the United States and Canada for over 30 years.

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