Hospitality and service industries

The present book examines the ins and outs of the food service industry, providing tips for success and an overview of the current state of the industry.

This book, first published in 1949, is the original and key survey of the stages which preceded the use of coins as the medium of exchange, and of the objects that coins displaced, objects which for want of a better name are here called primitive money.

"e;There are some really great readings that supplement the theoretical underpinnings of each chapter.

"e;I remember more hymns than I do sermons.

Across the globe, the so-called Big Four accounting and audit firms - Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG - are massively influential.

Islamic tourism is not purely motivated by religion; it also includes participants pursuing similar leisure experiences to non-Muslims, within the parameters set by Islam.

This book explores the moral and political significance of gastrospaces: the spaces where we eat.

The practical, user-friendly guide to creating a sustainable future for destinations in developing economiesCommunity Destination Management in Developing Economies is a user-friendly guide that provides a comprehensive view of the issues facing planners, policymakers, and destination managers who attempt to ensure a sustainable future

This authoritative book brings together in a single volume international experts renowned in their specializations to discuss issues and current trends relating to maritime security.

How John Bogle built Vanguard and transformed the investment world--in his own wordsJack Bogle remains one of the titans of the investment world and a hero to the independent investor, as renowned for his influence as he is respected for his accomplishments.

This book sheds light on the cyber security challenges associated with nextgeneration computing technologies, emphasizing the serious threats posed to individuals, businesses, and nations.

Das Buch beleuchtet aktuelle Herausforderungen des Service Engineerings und zeigt dessen Entwicklung im Kontext digitaler Service-Systeme sowie Chancen und Möglichkeiten, die digitale Dienstleistungsangebote und vernetzte Lösungen bieten.

From the streets of London to subway stations in New York City, hundreds of thousands of surveillance cameras ubiquitously collect hundreds of thousands of videos, often running 24/7.

This book explores the impact of design science and design thinking on tourism planning, gathering contributions from leading authorities in the field of tourism research and providing a comprehensive and interconnected panorama of cutting-edge results that influence the current and future design of tourist destinations.

This book uses a quantitative science-based approach to explain where the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions emitted by the fashion industry are generated and it explores what strategies can be deployed to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

Producing and Consuming the Craft Beer Movement is an ethnographic analysis of the craft beer movement and its rapid development as an industry that articulated a different set of values: celebrating, quality, community, and good taste.

Across Africa, growing economic inequality, instability and urbanization have led to the rapid spread of private security providers.

The Routledge Handbook of Sports Journalism is a comprehensive and in-depth survey of the fast-moving and multifaceted world of sports journalism.

'Empowerment: HR strategies for service excellence' shows managers and students the importance of empowerment as part of human resource strategy.

The editors utilize their 50 years of combined experience in professional engagement with the behaviour and ecology of wild felids to draw together a unique network of the world's most respected and knowledgeable experts.

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

Pilgrimage inspired and shaped the distinct experiences of commoners and nobles, men and women, clergy and laity for over a thousand years.

Tourism and Hospitality Management in Practice: A Case Study Collection is a collection of real-world business cases with a particular focus on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in different countries from around the world.

A Guide to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (2.

Spectacular security failures continue to dominate the headlines despite huge increases in security budgets and ever-more draconian regulations.

Managing Religious Tourism provides a global view of the tools and resources used in demand and supply management, in the context of pilgrimage and religious tourism.

Across the world each year events of every shape and size are held: from community events, school fairs and local business functions through to the world's largest festivals, music events, conferences and sporting events.

The Gay Games is an important piece of new social history, examining one of the largest sporting, cultural and human rights events in the world.

Gateway communities that neighbour parks and protected areas are impacted by tourism, while facing unique circumstances related to protected area management.

The theme of this book is the phenomenon of tourism and knowledge construction in tourism.

Grouped by general topic, this collection of the best "e;Sales Clinic"e; columns in Hotel Management written by Howard Feiertag over the course of 35 years provides an abundance of juicy nuggets of tips, tactics, and techniques for professionals and newbies alike in the hospitality sales field.

For any market to work properly, certain key elements are necessary: competition, pricing, rules, clearly defined offers, and easy access to information.

This book introduces the fundamentals of sport governance, assuming no prior knowledge on the part of the reader.

In recent decades, cosmetic science has found new high-potency, bioactive ingredients that produce visibly superior skin benefits to the consumer.

The benefits of being outdoors in a leisure context are widely acknowledged across a range of disciplinary perspectives (including tourism, therapeutics, education and recreation).

Issues of leisure and dying are not often discussed in depth by those in recreation or thanatology.

Consumer Behaviour in Sport and Events emphasises the role of consumer behaviour in sport marketing.

Local-level pilgrimages, when based on strong expressions of faith, can have a much wider local, regional and international appeal.

A wide-ranging and dramatic account of the Antonine plague, the mysterious disease that struck the Roman Empire at its pinnacleIn the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex.

With the negotiation of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), the policies affecting access to, and conditions of competition in, service markets are today firmly rooted in the multilateral trading system.

The rapid pace of change in the healthcare industry is creating turbulence for just about everyone.

Different types of organizations provide services that require multiple, complex services to produce results.

It is important for anybody involved in sport and physical recreation to be aware of the legal context in which their activity takes place, to develop an understanding of their legal responsibilities and to know what might happen if something goes wrong.

This book discusses applied life cycle and supply chain management approaches for the sustainable development of tourism in Asian countries.

Is travel inherently beneficial to human character?

The food and beverage aspect of hotel operations is often the most difficult area to control effectively, but it plays a crucial role in customer satisfaction.

Most discussion of visitor experiences uses a behavioural or managerial approach where the way the visitor thinks is ignored - it's a black box.

Boards and business leaders expect their key advisors to deliver fresh insights, and increasingly expect them to demonstrate foresight.