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Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition offers students a dynamic and accessible introduction to the broad world of hospitality and tourism. Newly revised and updated, this Third Edition gives students the foundation they need to prepare for managerial careers in this rapidly growing field.
The book offers focused coverage of each sector within hospitality: food and beverage, lodging, and travel and tourism. It examines the size, scope, and operations of each of these key areas and shares essential information on related concepts, products, and services. A separate chapter explains the basics of hospitality management that have applications throughout the industry, with an emphasis on marketing, human resources, accounting, and computer technology.
Throughout the text, this Third Edition brings the material out of the classroom and into the real world with a set of powerful new learning tools, including:
∗ Moments of Truth–case studies that share critical insights into important business issues
∗ Newsflashes–excerpts from publications, showing industry–based illustrations of major concepts
∗ Technology Gateways–practical tips on making the most of technology on the job
∗ Internet Exercises–a springboard to accessing the best industry–related Web sites
Comprehensive, well organized, and easy to use, Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition is an important companion for students who are embarking on successful, exciting careers in hospitality.
The book offers focused coverage of each sector within hospitality: food and beverage, lodging, and travel and tourism. It examines the size, scope, and operations of each of these key areas and shares essential information on related concepts, products, and services. A separate chapter explains the basics of hospitality management that have applications throughout the industry, with an emphasis on marketing, human resources, accounting, and computer technology.
Throughout the text, this Third Edition brings the material out of the classroom and into the real world with a set of powerful new learning tools, including:
∗ Moments of Truth–case studies that share critical insights into important business issues
∗ Newsflashes–excerpts from publications, showing industry–based illustrations of major concepts
∗ Technology Gateways–practical tips on making the most of technology on the job
∗ Internet Exercises–a springboard to accessing the best industry–related Web sites
Comprehensive, well organized, and easy to use, Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition is an important companion for students who are embarking on successful, exciting careers in hospitality.
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This introductory text on hospitality is aimed at all hospitality students whether their concentration is lodging, food and beverage or travel. It surveys the industry, covering topics such as the history of hospitality, the operational aspects of food and beverage (restaurants and foodservice) and lodging as well as an overview of the travel-related parts of the industry. New to this edition is a chapter on entertainment and recreation and one that focuses on the future of hospitality with a careers index.
About the Author:
PAUL R. DITTMER was formerly an associate professor in the Department of Hospitality Management at New Hampshire College in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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- PublisherVan Nostrand Reinhold
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0442020821
- ISBN 13 9780442020828
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages573
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