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020			_a978-0-471-78277-3
082			_aC 647.94068 B27i
245		0	_aIntroduction to management in the hospitality industry
250			_a9th ed.
260			_aHoboken, New Jersey
260			_b John Wiley & Sons,
260			_c2009
300			_axxiii, 695 p. ; ill.
300			_bIncludes index
520			_aStudents preparing to work in hospitality will enter a field that is quickly evolving. The rise of the global economy, ecotourism, Internet commerce, and changing consumer demands are just some of the factors they will be dealing with in this exciting and dynamic industry. The Seventh Edition of Introduction to the Hospitality Industry gives students the foundation they need to thrive in today's hospitality industry, covering everything from finance to operational issues. In this latest edition, the authors have brought the text thoroughly up to date by featuring new and emerging companies, new technologies, and new ways of doing business. Written in a clear, accessible style and richly illustrated, the text offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field. Upon successful completion of this text, readers will have a strong overview of the industry, where it fits into the broader world, the major issues and challenges in the field, and the many possible career paths that await them.
650			_aHospitality industry- Management
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