Introduction to Hospitality
by John R. Walker
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For all introductory-level courses in hospitality. The Sixth Edition of Introduction to Hospitality focuses on hospitality operations while offering a broad, comprehensive foundation of current knowledge about the world's largest industry. Throughout, author John R. Walker invites students to share this industry's unique enthusiasm and passion. The text is organized into five sections: the hospitality industry and tourism; lodging; restaurants, managed services, and beverages; recreation, show more theme parks, clubs, and gaming entertainment; and assemblies and event management. Each section includes insight from industry professionals, contains up-to-date information on career opportunities, and includes many examples illuminating current industry trends and realities. Extensively revised and updated, this edition contains new photos, new page layouts, and new coverage on topics ranging from sustainability to globalization. show lessTags
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John R. Walker, DBA, CHA, FMP, is a Fulbright Senior Specialist and the McKibbon Professor of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Business, Travel
- DDC/MDS
- 647.94068 — Applied science & technology Home economics & family management Management of public households (Institutional housekeeping) Specific kinds of public households and institutions Lodging for temporary residents; bed and breakfast, hotels, hostels, inns, motels, resorts standard subdivisions Organizations and management Management
- LCC
- TX911.3 .M27 .W35 — Technology Home economics Home economics Hospitality industry. Hotels, clubs,
- BISAC
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- Paper, Ebook
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- 15
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