Introduction to Hospitality

KEY BENEFITIntroduction to Hospitality, 7/e,focuses on hospitality operations while offering a broad, comprehensive view of the world's largest industry. The text is organized into four sections: hospitality and lodging; beverages, restaurants, and managed services; tourism, recreation, attractions, clubs, and gaming; and assemblies, events, attractions, leadership, and management. Each section includes real-world profiles, first-hand accounts, and engaging case studies to help readers connect with the material and foster an appreciation of the industry's unique enthusiasm and passion. New photos, page layouts, and hands-on examples help students understand the how-to aspects of today's hospitality industry. Updated to reflect today's trends and realities, the Seventh Edition contains new coverage of spas, updated and new corporate profiles, salary information, hospitality-related technologies, and more!KEY TOPICSIntroducing Hospitality; The Hotel Business; Rooms Division; Food and Beverage Beverages; The Restaurant Business; Restaurant Management; Managed Services; Tourism; Recreation, Attractions, and Clubs; Gaming EntertainmentMARKETThis title is designed for all introductory-level courses in hospitality.