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Exploring the hospitality industry / John R. Walker, Josielyn T. Walker.

Author/creator Walker, John R., 1944-
Other author/creatorWalker, Josielyn T.
Format Book and Print
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoUpper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, ©2012.
Descriptionxxx, 343 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Hospitality spirit -- Tourism -- Why people travel -- Lodging -- Lodging operations -- Cruising -- Restaurants -- Restaurant operations -- Managed services -- Beverages -- Clubs -- theme parks and attractions -- Gaming entertainment -- Meetings, conventions, and expositions -- Special events.
Summary This textbook offers broad coverage of the hospitality industry. It focuses not just on restaurants & hotels but on new growth areas such as event management, theme parks, attractions & entertainment. Each chapter features case studies, industry practitioners & corporate profiles that emphasise the real-world issues.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010046491
ISBN9780135118856 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0135118859 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks TX911 .W33 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold