Discover the rewarding career opportunities of the hospitality industry. Get the inside scoop about jobs in hotel management and restaurants through engaging interviews with experts. Learn about the educational, personal and professional requirements of this field as well as why kindness and goodwill are essential for success.

"Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry: A Guide to Best Practice takes a 'process' approach and provides the reader with an essential understanding of the purpose, policies and processes concerned with managing an enterprise's workforce within the current business and social environment. Since the ninth edition of this book there have been many significant developments in this field and this new edition has been completely revised and updated in the following ways: - Extensively updated content to reflect recent issues and trends relevant to the hospitality industry including: changing labour market profiles and the 'gig' economy, the digital transformation of HRM practices, employer branding developments, talent management strategies, employee well-being considerations, and contemporary concerns over diversity, gender and harassment at work. - Five new chapters on: organisational culture, modern labour markets, emotions and well-being, careers in hospitality and digital HRM. - New international case studies throughout to explore key issues and show real life applications of HRM in the Hospitality industry. Written in a user-friendly style and with strong support from the Institute of Hospitality, each chapter includes international examples, bulleted lists, guides to further reading and exercises to test knowledge"

"Introduction to the Hospitality Industry stands out in the field for its extensive coverage of all aspects of the business, from individual roles to operational issues." "Students easily gain a clear understanding of the size and scope of this expanding industry from the authors' accessible treatment. Introduction to the Hospitality Industry, Sixth Edition is perfect introductory reading for students interested in a career in the hospitality sector."--BOOK JACKET.

"Readers preparing to work in hospitality will enter a field that is quickly evolving. The rise of the global economy, ecotourism, internet commerce, and changing consumer demands are just some of the factors they will be dealing with in this exciting and dynamic industry. This new edition gives readers the foundation they need to thrive in today's hospitality industry, covering everything from finance to operational issues. The Eighth Edition of Introduction to the Hospitality Industry features both historical perspectives and discussions of new trends in a variety of sectors. This edition includes additional international examples of hospitality and tourism operations have been included throughout the text. This book covers all the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the hospitality industry. Readers will have a strong overview of the industry, where it fits into the broader world, the major issues and challenges in the field, and the many possible career paths that await them"--Provided by publisher.

"Students seeking management careers in hospitality will enter a dynamic industry filled with opportunities. The rewards are many, but so are the challenges. Today's hospitality managers must deal with such complex factors as globalization, terrorism threats, ecotourism, internet commerce, new business and financial models, and rapidly changing consumer demands. Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry, Ninth Edition, gives students the industry know-how and the management skills needed to thrive in all aspects of the field, from food service to lodging to tourism. In this latest edition, authors have brought the text thoroughly up to date by featuring new and emerging companies, new technologies, and new ways of doing business. Covering everything from careers to operations to finance, the text offers the most comprehensive and engaging introduction to this exciting field. Upon successful completion of this text, readers will have a strong grasp of the many facets of the hospitality industry. Moreover, they'll understand the issues and challenges facing managers in the industry and the many possible career paths that await them." -- Publisher description.