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Introduction to Hospitality, 9th edition

Published by Pearson (October 25, 2024) © 2024

  • John R. Walker University of South Florida
  • Josielyn T. Walker

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PART I: INTRODUCING HOSPITALITY AND LODGING

  1. Introducing Hospitality
  2. The Hotel Business
  3. Rooms Division
  4. Hotel Food and Beverage

PART II: BEVERAGES, RESTAURANTS, AND MANAGED SERVICES

  1. Beverages
  2. The Restaurant Business
  3. Restaurant Management
  4. Managed Services

PART III: TOURISM, RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, CLUBS, AND GAMING

  1. Tourism
  2. Recreation, Attractions, and Clubs
  3. Gaming Entertainment
  4. Cruising

PART IV: ASSEMBLIES, EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS, LEADERSHIP, AND MANAGEMENT

  1. Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions
  2. Events
  3. Leadership, Management, and Marketing

PART V: MANAGERIAL AREAS OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

  1. Planning
  2. Organizing
  3. Communication and Decision-Making
  4. Control

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