Author : Peter Jones
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 39,2 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Food service management
ISBN : 9780304329021
This book examines the whole of the hospitality industry and the way in which it operates. Part A examines and explores the accommodation industry, and Part B focuses on the foodservice industry. It is invaluable for students of a range of courses.
Author : Peter Szende
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 28,81 MB
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1838675434
From restaurants to resorts, the hospitality industry demands strong operations management to delight guests, develop employees, and deliver financial returns. This introductory textbook provides students with fundamental techniques and tools to analyse and improve operational capabilities of any hospitality organization.
Author : William B. Virts
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 20,93 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
Author : Willy Legrand
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 28,7 MB
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1136298142
Sustainability is one of the single most important global issues facing the world. A clear understanding of the issues surrounding climate change, global warming, air and water pollution, ozone depletion, deforestation, the loss of biodiversity and global poverty is essential for every future manager in the hospitality industry. Present and future hospitality executives need to know how sustainable management systems can be integrated into their businesses while maintaining and hopefully improving the bottom line. Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry, second edition, is the only book available to introduce the students to economic, environmental and social sustainable issues specifically facing the industry as well as exploring ideas, solutions, and strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. Since the first edition of this book there have been many important developments in this field and this second edition has been updated in the following ways: updated content to reflect recent issues and trends including hotel energy solutions and green hotel design two new chapters on 'Sustainable Food' and 'Social Entrepreneurship and Social Value' updated international case studies throughout to explore key issues and show real life operational responses to sustainability within the hospitality industry. New case studies on growth hotel development markets, Asia and the Middle East new practical exercises throughout to apply your knowledge to real-life sustainability scenarios. This accessible and comprehensive account of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry is essential reading for all students and future managers.
Author : Gabor Forgacs
Publisher : Pearson Higher Ed
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 22,31 MB
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0133474720
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. This short course provides students with an overview of this important discipline and is an ideal supplement to a marketing, front office, or general operations class. A solid understanding of revenue management’s key concepts and the selective application of its most effective strategies and tactics have become mission critical for most hospitality operations. This NEW book explores the applicability of revenue maximization strategies and their operational aspects. Readers will learn the difference between strategic and tactical revenue management and why that distinction is critical, the tools that are available to revenue managers and when to use them, the broad range of information needed to effectively maximize revenue, vital issues to consider before implementing revenue management tactics, how revenue management is often misunderstood and applied inappropriately, the significant potential consequences of using revenue management poorly, as well as the benefits it can provide when done well.
Author : Kaye Sung Chon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 37,11 MB
Release : 1999-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1136751807
International Hospitality Business: Management and Operations will introduce hospitality managers to the most up-to-date developments in hospitality to prepare you for the rapidly changing world of international hospitality. This book is a compilation of the most current research in global operations. It examines new developments, new management co
Author : Philip Gibson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 31,89 MB
Release : 2006-08-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1136412778
Cruise Operations Management provides a comprehensive and contextualised overview of hospitality services for the cruise industry. As well as providing a background to the cruise industry, it also looks deeper into the management issues providing a practical guide for both students and professionals alike. A user-friendly and practical guide it discusses issues such as: · The history and image of cruising · How to design a cruise and itinerary planning · Roles and responsibilities on a cruise ship · Customer service systems and passenger profiles · Managing food and drink operations onboard · Health, safety and security Cruise Operations Management presents a range of contextualised facts illustrated by a number of case studies that encourage the reader to examine the often complex circumstances that surround problems or events associated to cruise operations. The case studies are contemporary and are constructed from first hand research with a number of international cruise companies providing a real world insight into this industry. Each case study is followed by questions that are intended to illuminate issues and stimulate discussion. The structure of the book is designed so the reader can either build knowledge cumulatively for an in-depth knowledge of managerial practices and procedures onboard a cruise ship, or they can ‘dip in’ and make use of specific material and case studies for use within a more generic hospitality or tourism learning context.
Author : Peter Jones
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 36,80 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0750687533
Handbook of Hospitality Operations and IT provides an authoritative resource for critical reviews of research into both operations and IT management. Internationally renowned scholars provide in-depth essays and explanations of case studies, to illustrate how practices and concepts can be applied to the hospitality industry. Topics include: Theories of operations management, involving the processing of materials, customers and information, The responsibilities of the operations manager: quality, productivity, and innovation, The role of the customer in operations management, Major aspects of operations and information management in hospitality. The depth and coverage of each topic is unprecedented. A must-read for hospitality researchers and educators, students and industry practitioners.
Author : Peter Jones
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 31,9 MB
Release : 2008-09-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1136399895
Handbook of Hospitality Operations and IT provides an authoritative resource for critical reviews of research into both operations and IT management. Internationally renowned scholars provide in-depth essays and explanations of case studies, to illustrate how practices and concepts can be applied to the hospitality industry. The depth and coverage of each topic is unprecedented. A must-read for hospitality researchers and educators, students and industry practitioners.
Author : Jack D. Ninemeier
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,92 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Hospitality industry
ISBN : 9780131407770
Includes vocational guidance material for careers in hotels, private club management, cruise lines, casinos, professional sports, amusement and theme parks, and trade shows management, among other topics.
