{"product_id":"introduction-to-hospitality-management-isbn-9781119326274","title":"Introduction to Hospitality Management","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Hospitality Management \u003c\/i\u003epresents 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing 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 give students a head start in charting their future in hospitality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Hospitality Industry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Hospitality Industry and You 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Growth and Change in the Hospitality Industry 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Foodservice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Foodservice Industry 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Restaurant Operations 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Onsite Foodservice 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Beverage Management 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Lodging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Lodging Industry 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Hotel and Lodging Operations 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Food and Beverages in Hotels 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Tourism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Tourism Industry 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Destinations: Tourism Generators 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Event Management 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Accounting 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Human Resources 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Service Management 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Leadership and Management 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex I-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Dennis Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Imran Rahman\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u0026amp; Leann Rowe Endowed Professorship in International Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Clayton W. Barrows\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989460861157,"sku":"NP9781119326274","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119326274.jpg?v=1761784191","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/introduction-to-hospitality-management-isbn-9781119326274","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}