"Professional Event Coordination examines the full event planning process and provides the tools and strategies to effectively procure, organize, implement, and monitor all the products, services, and service providers that will bring an event to life. A versatile tool that is effective for all types of events - for small functions with ten guests to major festivals with 10,000 attendees - Professional Event Coordination is a valuable book for every professional who works events, including event managers, caterers, event planners, and hotel and food beverage managers."--BOOK JACKET.

"With a thorough and in-depth analysis of the $800 billion restaurant and foodservice industry, this business reference ebook provides consumer spending data, market forecasts, trends assessments for all segments, and more. The trends assessments include discussions of consumer behavioral trends, menu trends, daypart analysis (including snacks and late-night), and more. Comprehensive demographic data for all dayparts at full-service and quick-service restaurants, as well as an analysis of restaurant spending in each state and dining statistics for metropolitan areas are provided. The ebook assesses consumer spending when dining out, discusses restaurant strategies for sales growth, and identifies market opportunities brought on by changing consumer behaviors. 'Restaurant, food & beverage market research handbook 2022' includes content from 'The beverage market research handbook,' previously published as a separate reference handbook by RKMA. Over 900 website links are included in the handbook to guide you to additional resources."--

The job of the Catering Convention Services Manager (CCSM) is varied and diverse. The success or failure of an event can depend on the ability of the CCSM to juggle the components without dropping the ball. Chapters of this book scratch below the surface and impart authors' in-depth industry knowledge that will lead readers from the truth of what a CCSM does on a daily basis versus what the job description states, what emotional and technical skills are required, what employers look for in hiring CCSMs, how to relate to external and internal planners, and execution of catering and convention contracts. It gives an overview of job positions within hotels and facilities that CCSMs will work with necessary to fulfill the contracted legal requirements, providing thorough communication, detailed food and beverage industry information, banquet service styles, menu planning, trade statistics, BEO standards, how to deliver service expectations, and reveals a variety of indoor and outdoor event space setup standards. Included are suggested best practices of working with nonprofits, social, wedding, association, corporate, VIP, celebrity events, and tradeshows. Most chapters will have website links for more information on specific topics and explanations on how this industry operates within casino properties. The final chapters discuss revenue upsell opportunities for all stakeholders and industry accounting and the paperwork that pulls this fast-paced catering for convention service business all together.

"With a thorough and in-depth analysis of the $800 billion restaurant and foodservice industry, this handbook provides consumer spending data, market forecasts, trends assessments for all segments, and more. The trends assessments include discussions of consumer behavioral trends, menu trends, daypart analysis (including snacks and late-night), and more. Comprehensive demographic data for all dayparts at full-service and quick-service restaurants, as well as an analysis of restaurant spending in each state and dining statistics for metropolitan areas are provided. The handbook assesses consumer spending when dining out, discusses restaurant strategies for sales growth, and identifies market opportunities brought on by changing consumer behaviors. Restaurant, Food & Beverage Market Research Handbook 2020-2021 includes content from The Beverage Market Research Handbook, previously published as a separate reference handbook by RKMA. Over 900 website links are included in the handbook to guide you to additional resources." -- Publisher, report detail page.

With a thorough and in-depth analysis of the $800 billion restaurant and foodservice industry, Restaurant, Food & Beverage Market Research Handbook 2018-2019 provides consumer spending data, market forecasts, and trends assessments. The trends assessments include discussions of consumer behavioral trends, dining trends, daypart analysis (including snacks and late-night), mealpart analysis, and more. Comprehensive demographic data for all dayparts at full-service and quick-service restaurants, as well as an analysis of restaurant spending in each state and dining statistics for metropolitan areas, are provided.

Tourism and the Lodging Sector is a pioneering book, the first text of its kind to examine the lodging sector from a tourism perspective. The book highlights the importance of the lodging sector in tourism as a major income generator and essential part of the travel experience.The book offers an international perspective on topics such as sustainability, security, economic development, technology and globalization. The issues, concepts and management concerns facing this industry are examined, highlighting important topics such as:the place of accommodations in tourism and vice versathe social ecological and economic implications of lodging developmentmanagement and restructuring issues in a globalizing industrysustainable tourism and the accommodation sectorcross-sectoral linkages between lodging, food services, gaming, conferences, and other intermediariesthe interaction between supply and demandsafety and security in tourism and lodging.Tourism and the Lodging Sector critically examines a wide range of lodging establishments from an industry and social science perspective, drawing parallels and distinctions between the various types of accommodation, from campgrounds for the cost-conscious or adventurous outdoor traveler, to luxury, five-star resorts, and more innovative accommodation such as tree-house hotels and ecolodges.Essential reading for students of tourism, this book is an indispensable guide, unprecedented in the field of tourism management.Dallen J. Timothy is Professor, School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University, USAVictor B. Teye is Associate Professor, School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University, USA.

Gathering people together for a special event is always a challenge even for the experienced planner for each event is unique. This book is designed to empower any planner to meet all challenges that surround a production. Successful events do not just happen; they are the result of hard work, creativity, awareness, and careful attention to detail. Every detail! Successful Event Planning 2nd Edition is the most thorough, concise, and easy to follow event planning book available. From the initial concept to ongoing management, this book has techniques to increase your chances of success and sy

Destination marketing relies on planning, organisation, and successful strategies and tactics. Tourism Planning and Destination Marketing provides an in-depth understanding of the tourism marketing environment, including destination branding, distribution channels, etourism, digital media, and sustainable and responsible tourism practices.