Travel and tour management in the real world, is an essential component of virtually all management positions in tourism. It is important that every tourism student has a reasonable knowledge of these sectors and how they interact with other segments.

Not only descibes management theories but also includes many practical examples and cases which illustrate the theories in action. Rolf Bergman, Ian Stagg from Monash University, Australia.

"Housekeeping Management offers future industry professionals the tools they need to be competitive in this new era - the skills to manage resources, administer assets, and manage all of the technical operations of a busy housekeeping department. Using case studies culled from the author's extensive experience in the hospitality industry, it demonstrates clearly how theoretical concepts apply to real-life situations."--BOOK JACKET. "Ideal for two-year or four-year programs, Housekeeping Management is a resource to help tomorrow's executive housekeepers acquire the proficiency in management and administration they'll need to succeed in the hospitality industry."--BOOK JACKET.

One of the leading texts in the field, 'Tourism Management' is the ideal introduction to the fundamentals of tourism as you study for a degree, diploma or single module in the subject with a global focus. It is written in an engaging style that assumes no prior knowledge of tourism and builds up your understanding as you progress through this wide-ranging global review of the principles of managing tourism. It traces the evolution and future development of tourism and the challenges facing tourism managers in this fast-growing sector of the world economy. This updated book is highly illustrated with diagrams and colour images, and contains short case studies of contemporary themes of interest, as well as new data, statistics, weblinks to key reports and industry studies.

Provides event managers with an insight into the strategic management of sports events of all scales and nature. It uses new international case studies throughout to offer real-world insight in both larger and smaller events.

The fourth edition of Human Resource Management has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect current issues and practice in HRM. A continuing emphasis is placed on HRM practice in the AsiaPacific Rim as is the importance of strategy and managing diversity in human resource management.