Exploring the Hospitality Industry
by John R. Walker
4th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780134744919 |
| eText ISBN | 9780134744964 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2019 |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Language | English |
Exploring the Hospitality Industry, 4th Edition, is a textbook by John R. Walker that takes a practical rather than theoretical approach to the hospitality field and management. Published by Pearson in 2019, the text examines operations, management principles, and career opportunities across diverse industry segments.
The volume spans traditional areas such as tourism, lodging, and restaurants alongside expanding sectors such as event management. It introduces foundational industry concepts while exploring operational practices across accommodation, food services, and leisure environments.
To encourage hands-on application, the text incorporates Mini Case Studies that invite readers to evaluate and respond to real-world hospitality scenarios.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Hospitality Spirit
Chapter 2: Tourism
Chapter 3: Lodging
Chapter 4: Lodging Operations
Chapter 5: Cruising
Chapter 6: Restaurants
Chapter 7: Restaurant Operations
Chapter 8: Managed Services
Chapter 9: Beverages
Chapter 10: Clubs
Chapter 11: Theme Parks and Attractions
Chapter 12: Gaming Entertainment
Chapter 13: Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions
Chapter 14: Event Management
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