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Introduction to the Hospitality Industry, 8th Edition

ISBN: 978-0-470-39916-3
Paperback
576 pages
February 2011, ©2012
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  • Expanded discussions of sustainability and corporate responsibility
  • Discussion of demographics and changes with specific generations with special attention to the effects associated with aging Baby Boomers
  • Inclusion of new and emerging industry segments
  • More culinary examples including international culinary programs and an updated profile of the Research Chefs Association
  • New trends in on-site foodservice including those related to vending
  • An expanded section on franchising along with considerations of the global marketplace
  • More examples of the use of technology in both food service and lodging
  • A greater emphasis upon international travel and the associated effects on tourism along with the introduction of voluntourism
  • Revised and extended discussions of prominent gaming destinations such as Atlantic City, Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Macau
  • Updated Internet exercises that can facilitate individual learning or group discussion

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