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A host of opportunities : an introduction to hospitality management / Hubert B. Van Hoof ... [et al.]
ISBN:
9780130145918
Title:
A host of opportunities : an introduction to hospitality management / Hubert B. Van Hoof ... [et al.]
Author:
Van Hoof, Hubert B.
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2007.
Physical Description:
xxi, 533 p. : ill., map ; 26 cm.
General Note:
Previous ed. 1996.
Contents:
Introduction to the essence and scope of hospitality -- Ch. 1. The essence and scope of hospitality -- Pt. I. Introduction to lodging management -- Ch. 2. History and economics of the lodging industry -- Ch. 3. Rooms division : front of the house operations -- Ch. 4. Back of the house operations : housekeeping, maintenance, and engineering -- Pt. II. Introduction to the food and beverage industry -- Ch. 5. Overview of the food service industry -- Ch. 6. Food service management -- Pt. III. Introduction to components of the travel and tourism industry -- Ch. 7. Linking hospitality to travel and tourism -- Ch. 8. The hospitality spectrum : resorts, clubs, cruises, events, and attractions -- Ch. 9. Gaming and casino management -- Pt. IV. Introduction to hospitality management functions and skills -- Ch. 10. Human resource management -- Ch. 11. Hospitality marketing -- Ch. 12. Leadership, ethics, and management for the hospitality industry.

Ch. 13. Career exploration for the hospitality industry.
Added Author:
Format:
Books
Electronic Access:
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip065/2005037609.html
Publication Date:
2007
Publication Information:
Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2007.