Hospitality and service industries

Research Methods for Arts and Events Management provides a compelling and comprehensive guide to research methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students in arts and events management, as well as for managers in the industry.

Simply sightseeing while travelling became very old and boring, so travellers tried new things like bungee jumping from a high bridge or a helicopter.

Sport and architecture are two elements of contemporary life that have a broad and profound impact on the world around us.

From Major League Baseball to English soccer's Premier League, all successful contemporary professional sports leagues include a wide diversity of nationalities and ethnicities within their playing and coaching rosters.

The subject of religion and dress in Turkey has been debated at great length both in academia and the media.

This book examines key contemporary marketing concepts, issues and challenges that affect destinations within a multidisciplinary global perspective.

This engaging and accessible textbook takes an international approach, gives students an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles of hospitality management whilst being exposed to real-life examples that influence today's hospitality marketplace.

There are many misconceptions and concerns regarding Islamic societies and how Muslim countries have failed to come up with their own localised solutions to socio-economic problems in dealing with poverty alleviation and societal development.

WINNER: 2024 International Book Awards - Business: TechnologyWINNER: NYC Big Book Awards 2024 - TechnologyThe Metaverse Economy equips fintech professionals with an in-depth understanding of the emergent economic models in the Metaverse and across Web3.

In today's global apparel industry, garments that are designed domestically are often manufactured overseas.

Unlike current books on the market that focus primarily on the technical aspects of surveillance and protection, Security Surveillance Centers: Design, Implementation, and Operation focuses on the operation of a security surveillance center.

This introduction to managing events, written by an events professional and lecturer, combines a much-needed real-world industry perspective with essential academic concepts for success in both your studies and career.

A comprehensive treatment of regional transformation, offering insights from different theoretical perspectives and generating a range of policy-relevant ideas.

Is contemporary Black British gospel music a coloniality?

This totally revised book will separate the romantic notions of owning a B&B from the business end by covering basic cost control systems, successful kitchen management, housekeeping, beverage management, room rate formulas, arrival, billing, departure, managing and training employees and more.

Financial Management in the Sport Industry provides readers with an understanding of sport finance and the importance of sound financial management in the sport industry.

The public relations profession positions itself as expert in building trust throughout global markets, particularly after crisis strikes.

An authoritative introduction to efficiency and productivity analysis with applications in both the banking and finance industry In light of the recent global financial crisis, several studies have examined the efficiency of financial institutions.

This book presents the foundations for the future of tourism in a structured and detailed format.

This is the first book to take an in-depth look at parkrun - the free, weekly, timed 5km run on a Saturday morning - and to examine why its participants love it so much and why it has been such an astonishing success.

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The nexus of human mobility and communication is intricate, and this volume uncovers the deep-rooted significance of tourism and media .

The Dark Side of Organizational Behavior aims to gather all the micro- and meso-level topics about the dark side of organizations that may guide management practitioners, researchers, and students.

The fusion of physical and digital experiences has given rise to a new phenomenon known as "e;phygitalization,"e; where companies seamlessly integrate both realms to create a cohesive and immersive customer experience.

Managing the Insider Threat: No Dark Corners and the Rising Tide Menace, Second Edition follows up on the success of - and insight provided by - the first edition, reframing the insider threat by distinguishing between sudden impact and slow onset (aka "e;rising tide"e;) insider attacks.

This book walks students through the selection and application of research methods within Tourism.

Given the historical and cultural richness of countries in the Middle East region, as well as the economic development many have exhibited in recent years, tourism planning and development gains much significance for both scholars and practitioners.

Sponsorship is a vital area of contemporary sport business.

A behind-the-scenes look at Wall Street's top banker Following the eleventh-hour rescue of Bear Stearns by JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon's profile reached stratospheric levels.

This book explores how multi-criteria analysis (MCA) methodologies can enhance sustainable tourism management in protected areas, with Samaria National Park in Crete as a primary case study.

This is the first handbook devoted entirely to leisure theory, charting the history and philosophy of leisure, theories in religion and culture, and rational theories of leisure in the Western philosophical tradition, as well as a range of socio-cultural theories from thinkers such as Adorno, Bauman, Weber and Marx.

Examines the shift in leading companies in India towards greater 'value added' and innovative work.

Guru to a new generation of chefs from Chicago to Copenhagen, Spain's Ferran Adri,as been featured on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people of our times and touted by the press as an alchemist and a genius.

Events Management provides an introductory overview of the fundamentals in managing events from conception to delivery, highlighting both the theoretical and operational aspects, to prepare students for a career in events management and hospitality.

Advances in Hospitality and Leisure delivers refreshing insights from a host of scientific studies in the domains of hospitality, leisure and tourism.

A guide to cosmetic creams that focuses on formulation, production, and safety concerns Cosmetic Creams: Development, Manufacture and Marketing of Effective Skin Care Products puts the focus on the structure and formulation of a cosmetic cream, the production process, the effect of each ingredient, as well as safety considerations.

Anthony Bourdain, host of Parts Unknown, reveals "e;twenty-five years of sex, drugs, bad behavior and haute cuisine"e; in his breakout New York Times bestseller Kitchen Confidential.

Zero to Hero: Your Guide to a Career in Cybersecurity is an essential roadmap for anyone aiming to penetrate the vibrant and ever-expanding domain of cybersecurity.

Sport is a geographic phenomenon.

This Brief identifies and contrasts the groups of expansion franchises and any teams that relocated from one metropolitan area or city to another within the National Football League (NFL) during three distinct periods from 1920 to 2013.

Retailing is an ever-changing facet in the fashion industry.

Since the turn of the twenty first century, there has been a trend for urban "e;mega events"e; to be awarded to cities and nations in the East and Global South.

Cutting Edge Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism sits at the forefront of fast-paced developments in the tourism and hospitality industry, highlighting the importance of applied and pure research to address the theoretical and practical problems and gaps.

This book builds on the popular GARDENER OF GOVERNANCE article, which enjoys amazing traction in the professional community globally and has been translated into 25+ languages.

Apparel Production Terms and Processes defines materials and terms relating to the mass production of raw materials, design and product development, garment details and component parts, fit, patternmaking, pre-production operations, assembly, production and manufacturing, labeling regulations, testing and quality control, inspection, finishing and packaging.

International Hospitality Business: Management and Operations will introduce hospitality managers to the most up-to-date developments in hospitality to prepare you for the rapidly changing world of international hospitality.