Publisher's Synopsis
This introductory text on hospitality is aimed at all hospitality students whether their concentration is lodging, food and beverage or travel. It surveys the industry, covering topics such as the history of hospitality, the operational aspects of food and beverage (restaurants and foodservice) and lodging as well as an overview of the travel-related parts of the industry. New to this edition is a chapter on entertainment and recreation and one that focuses on the future of hospitality with a careers index.
