When ex-Marine Edwin Chrisian inherits the elegant, but aging Hotel Saint George from his grandfather, he also acquires all of its problems, from everyday mischief to murder. The hotel is in financial freefall, and Edwin must make some tough operating decisions. Edwin's personal battle, to save his grandfather's dream, reveals the inside workings of a hotel and its human relationships. Can Edwin save the Hotel Saint George and its staff?

Going behind the scenes in two urban luxury hotels, this study gives a picture of the workers who care for and cater to wealthy guests by providing seemingly unlimited personal attention. Drawing on interviews and ethnographic research in a range of hotel jobs, it analyses what exactly luxury service consists of.

Hotel Law, Transactions, Management and Franchising presents a practical guide to the issues that face lawyers and industry leaders working in the hospitality field. It aims to develop the reader's understanding of the acquisition process and the complex relationships in management and franchise deals that dominate the hotel industry.This text is written primarily as a desktop reference for legal practitioners working in the hotel law field and is also suitable for students studying towards hotel and hospitality careers both at an undergraduate and law school or graduate level. The highly expe