Introduction to Hospitality, 4/E
John Walker, University of South Florida

ISBN-10: 0131191012
ISBN-13: 9780131191013

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Cloth; 704 pp
Published: 01/13/2005

Suggested retail price: $91.20
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Appropriate for Introduction to Hospitality courses within Hospitality Management & some Culinary Arts departments.

 

 

THE definitive Introductory text for the hospitality field.  Covering all sectors of the industry and written by an academician and industry veteran, Introduction to Hospitality 4/e is supported by an unparalleled supplement package, tremendous pedagogy and is career-oriented with numerous cases, career profiles and "day in the life" boxed-features. 

 

  •  NEW - The Fourth edition has been divided into five parts:

            Part 1    Introduction

            Part 2    Lodging

            Part 3    Restaurants and Managed Services

            Part 4    Recreation, Gaming Entertainment and Assembly Management

            Part 5    Operational Areas of the Hospitality Industry

  • NEW - Chapter 2 - "Careers in Hospitality" -NEW - Chapter 15 - "Hospitality Marketing"
  • NEW - Chapter 16  - " Human Resources Management"
  • NEW - Chapter 17 - "Accounting, Finance and Cost Control"
  • NEW - Chapter 18 - "Hospitality Information Technology"
  • Complete revised and updated text, new photos and new page layouts
  • Focus boxes written by leading academicians that relate real-world applications of the information presented in each chapter
  • Corporate and Personal Profiles
  • Career Information
  • Case Studies
  • Check Your Knowledge questions dispersed throughout the chapters that serve as reminders and reinforce learning
  • Key words and concepts set in boldface in text, listed at the ends of chapters and defined in the Glossary at the end of the book
  • Review Questions
  • Internet Exercises
  • Apply Your Knowledge questions
  • Chapter end summaries

NEW - The Fourth edition has been divided into five parts:

            Part 1    Introduction

            Part 2    Lodging

            Part 3    Restaurants and Managed Services

            Part 4    Recreation, Gaming Entertainment and Assembly Management

            Part 5    Operation Areas of the Hospitality Industry

  • NEW - Chapter 2 - "Careers in Hospitality"
  • NEW - Chapter 15 - "Hospitality Marketing"
  • NEW - Chapter 16  - " Human Resources Management"
  • NEW - Chapter 17 - "Accounting, Finance and Cost Control"
  • NEW - Chapter 18 - "Hospitality Information Technology" 
  • Improved supplement package:  Companion Website (www.prenhall.com/walker), PowerPoints, Computerized Test Bank, Student Study Guide, Video and Instructor's Manual

Part 1   INTRODUCTION

 

 Chapter 1         Welcome to the Hospitality Industry


Chapter 2          Careers in Hospitality

Chapter 3          Tourism
 

 

Part 2   LODGING

 

Chapter 4          The Hotel Business


 Chapter 5         Rooms Division Operations


Chapter 6          Food and Beverage Operations.

Part 3   RESTAURANTS AND MANAGED SERVICES


 Chapter 7         The Restaurant Business


 Chapter 8         Restaurant Operations


 Chapter 9         Managed Services


 Chapter 10       Beverages

Part 4   RECREATION, GAMING ENTERTAINMENT AND ASSEMBLY MANAGEMENT


Chapter 11        Recreation, Theme Parks and Clubs

 

Chapter 12        Gaming Entertainment

Chapter 13        Meetings, Conventions / Exhibitions and Event Management

Part 5   OPERATIONAL AREAS OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

 

Chapter 14        Leadership and Management

Chapter 15        Hospitality Marketing

 

Chapter 16        Human Resources Management

 

Chapter 17        Accounting, Finance and Cost Control

 

Chapter 18        Hospitality Information Technology


Glossary.

Index.

 

    For undergraduate introductory courses in Hospitality, such as Introduction to Hospitality, Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, and Introduction to Hotel and Restaurant Management.

    Tomorrow's managers are off to a strong start with this best-selling comprehensive tour through the fascinating and challenging related fields in the hospitality industry. Written in an upbeat style by an author with substantial industry experience—and supported by one of the most complete instructional packages of its kind—this full-color edition offers an enlightening overview of the industry's many facets—from a welcoming tour of the hospitality industry to tourism, lodging, restaurants, managed services, beverages, conventions and meeting, leisure/recreation, plus examines gaming entertainment, marketing and human resources, leadership and management.

  • 0130336602Introduction to Hospitality, 3/E
    Walker
    © 2002 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 624 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0130336602 | ISBN-13: 9780130336606
    Brief Description

    For courses in Introduction to Hospitality.

     

    This best-selling text is fully updated and streamlined for this edition. Each chapter includes an increased emphasis on globalization and environmental responsibility and a new chapter on Events Marketing appears in Part V. The practicality of previous editions continues with mini-case studies, contributions from industry experts, profiles of corporations, profiles of hospitality professionals and a new student DVD-ROM packed with resources to support readers’ coursework and their careers.

  • 0135139287Introduction to Hospitality, 5/E
    Walker
    © 2009 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 656 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0135139287 | ISBN-13: 9780135139288
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    Walker
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