Facilities Management and Development for Tourism, Hospitality and Events (CABI Tourism Texts) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178064034X ISBN 13: 9781780640341

Publisher: CABI Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Facilities Planning for tourism, hospitality and events (THE) is an important subject from both theoretical and applied perspectives as land, property and resources form major components of the foundation of the industry. This title equips students and aspiring THE managers with the necessary knowledge, expertise and skills in facilities management and development. It has unique focus on THE facilities and management. It offers the detailed application of universal concepts of facilities management in the international THE industries. It includes a broad range of case studies including hotels, restaurants, conference centres and visitor attractions. It features well respected authors in this field, with substantial applied research and practical experience of the international THE industries. It is suitable for undergraduates & Post-graduates in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Planning.

About this title

Product Description:

Facilities planning for tourism, hospitality and events (THE) is an important subject from both theoretical and applied perspectives, as land, property and resources represent major components of the foundation of the industry. As future managers, it is imperative that students have a sound basic knowledge of property and the various resources, systems and services associated with it. Covering important contemporary subjects such as sustainable planning and environmental management, this book considers the planning, development and management of facilities operations from several key perspectives, drawing upon the expertise of complementary experts in the design, management and development of THE facilities.

About the Author:

- Peter Robinson is Head of the Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Management at Leeds Beckett University. Prior to entering academia Peter gained experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors within tourism, hospitality and events management, including senior management roles with The National Trust and Derby University as Tourism Projects Manager overseeing a range of EU funded business support projects. Peter has worked as a business development consultant (mainly within the leisure sector) with a number of high profile clients across the UK. Peter has gained experience developing businesses in the tourism, events, automotive, retail and IT sectors. He is currently a Trustee of the Carpet Museum in Kidderminster and Elvaston Castle and Gardens Trust. He is a Member of The Tourism Society and The Tourism Management Institute, and a fellow of the Higher Education Academy The Institute for Travel and Tourism Management (and a member of the ITT Education an Training Committee). Peter is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

About this edition

• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 178064034X
• ISBN 13: 9781780640341
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384
• Editor: Hassanien Ahmed, Dale Crispin