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Management Science in Hospitality and Tourism

Author : Muzaffer Uysal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482223473
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (822 download)

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Book Synopsis Management Science in Hospitality and Tourism by : Muzaffer Uysal

Download or read book Management Science in Hospitality and Tourism written by Muzaffer Uysal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-03 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management Science in Hospitality and Tourism is a timely and unique book focusing on management science applications. The first section of the book introduces the concept of management science application in hospitality and tourism and related issues to set the stage for subsequent sections. Section II focuses on management science applications with conceptual pieces, empirical applications, and best practices with examples coming from different parts of the world and settings. The last section ends with a chapter focusing on challenges and future research directions. This book goes beyond revenue management topics and presents a broad range of topics in management science applications as they relate to hospitality and tourism cases. Researchers and students in hospitality and tourism will find this book very useful since it contains chapters on data analytics, e-commerce and technology, revenue and yield management, optimization methods, resource allocation, goal programming, dynamic programming, Markov chain models, trends analysis and detection, measuring potential and attractiveness in tourism development, performance measures and use of indices in hospitality and tourism, and more. There is a heightened interest in these areas of business applications in today’s data-driven business environment, and this book addresses that interest. This book is the only comprehensive text on management science applications in hospitality and tourism. It will help managers and hospitality and tourism students as future managers to develop an in-depth understanding of the importance of data analysis, interpretation, and generating information, and intelligence for decision making. It covers a broad range of applications representing different geographic regions of the world.

Best Practices in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management

Author : Ana María Campón-Cerro
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319916920
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Book Synopsis Best Practices in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management by : Ana María Campón-Cerro

Download or read book Best Practices in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management written by Ana María Campón-Cerro and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume analyses the positive effects that tourism generates on resident’s quality of life, and how this influences tourists’ quality of life as they enjoy an enriching experience in the destination they visit. It provides significant theoretical and empirical contributions, as well as, case studies related to quality of life in hospitality and tourism marketing and management. This volume is the result of the effort that many researchers from all over the world have done to spread some new light on this outstanding research line and add knowledge on the relationship between tourism and quality of life of both residents and tourists. This last is highlighted as a fundamental factor to take into account for the development of new tourism practices. This volume is a true reference for researchers, students and professionals working in tourism marketing and management.

Global Trends, Practices, and Challenges in Contemporary Tourism and Hospitality Management

Author : Batabyal, Debasish
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522584951
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Global Trends, Practices, and Challenges in Contemporary Tourism and Hospitality Management by : Batabyal, Debasish

Download or read book Global Trends, Practices, and Challenges in Contemporary Tourism and Hospitality Management written by Batabyal, Debasish and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-04-05 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the largest service industries serving millions of international and domestic individuals yearly, it is important to understand the current trends, practices, and challenges surrounding tourism. Emphasized by the effects on people, management processes, and technological advancements, this economic and socio-cultural phenomenon’s importance is increasing worldwide. Global Trends, Practices, and Challenges in Contemporary Tourism and Hospitality Management discusses and analyzes the impacts of new trends in the tourism industry, including sub-sectors of tourism, and revisits existing trends, identifies new types and forms of tourism, and discusses the influence and use of technology. Featuring research on topics such as guest retention, predictive analysis, and ecotourism practices, the material collected is ideally designed for managers, travel agents, industry professionals, practitioners, consultants, and researchers.

Service Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality

Author : K. Thirumaran
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030576949
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Book Synopsis Service Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality by : K. Thirumaran

Download or read book Service Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality written by K. Thirumaran and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Service operations management in the tourism and hospitality industry requires a high level of coordination, communication and facilitation to satisfy visitors. In all of these activities, service excellence means a lot to visitors in terms of their experience, and to the business it means repeat customers and word-of-mouth marketing. Based on fresh empirical evidence from the field, this book captures the different approaches and challenges to service excellence in the Asian tourism and hospitality industry. Focusing on hotels, attractions, transport providers and other segments in tourism and hospitality, this book presents new case studies underlining and detailing global and local travel industry practices. The book is meant as a reference and supplementary reading for students, researchers and industry practitioners.

International Hospitality Management

Author : Alan Clarke
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136394028
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Book Synopsis International Hospitality Management by : Alan Clarke

Download or read book International Hospitality Management written by Alan Clarke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-11-04 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International Hospitality Management: issues and applications brings together the latest developments in global hospitality operations with the contemporary management principles. It provides a truly international perspective on the hospitality and tourism industries and provides a fresh insight into hospitality and tourism management. The text develops a critical view of the management theory and the traditional theories, looking at how appropriate they are in hospitality and tourism and in a multicultural context. The awareness of cultural environments and the specifications imposed by those cultures will underpin the whole text. International Hospitality Management is designed to instil a greater awareness of the international factors influencing the strategies and performances of hospitality organisation. The approach focuses on a critical analysis of the relevance and application of general management theory and practice to the hospitality industry. Consisting of three 3 parts divided into 14 chapters, each of which deals with a major topic of international management, the book has been thoroughly developed with consistent learning features throughout, including: Specified learning outcomes for each chapter International case studies including major world events such as the September 11 Terrorist Attacks, the Argentine Financial Crisis, The SARS virus, The Institution of Euro, the accession of China to the World Trade Organization., and the expansion of European Union, as well as international corporations such as Marriott, Hilton, Intercontinental, McDonalds, Starbucks etc. It introduces the global market situation, including Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East. Study questions and discussion questions to consolidate learning and understanding. Links to relevant websites at the end of each chapter On-line resources and a test bank is available for lecturers and students

Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP) Year 2 Student Textbook

Author : & Lodging Association American Hotel & Lodging Association
Publisher : Educational Institute
ISBN 13 : 9780133458527
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (585 download)

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Book Synopsis Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP) Year 2 Student Textbook by : & Lodging Association American Hotel & Lodging Association

Download or read book Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP) Year 2 Student Textbook written by & Lodging Association American Hotel & Lodging Association and published by Educational Institute. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hospitality and Tourism Management Program has been designed to help students develop and practice performing the knowledge, skills, and tasks required for success as an employee in the hospitality and tourism industry. Features Throughout the Book: Pineapple Fun Fact Boxes: Pineapple Fun Fact boxes will highlight interesting facts about the hospitality and tourism industry. ADA Boxes: ADA boxes will highlight how federal requirements determine what the hospitality and tourism industry must do to meet the needs of guests with disabilities. Green Practices Boxes: Green Practices boxes will highlight the benefits of running a sustainable green hospitality and tourism business. Diversity Boxes: Diversity boxes will highlight the ways in which diversity affects the hospitality and tourism industry.

Tourism and Hospitality Management in Practice

Author : Rebecca Wilson-Mah
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781003280040
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (8 download)

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Book Synopsis Tourism and Hospitality Management in Practice by : Rebecca Wilson-Mah

Download or read book Tourism and Hospitality Management in Practice written by Rebecca Wilson-Mah and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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. Fifteen compact cases capture a variety of business situations that present decisions, opportunities, or challenges. Organized into four chapters, the cases reflect the various impacts of changing external conditions and internal factors in tourism and hospitality SMEs. Each case tells the story of a particular business situation and context, and the student takes on the role of the decision maker. All cases include a synopsis, reflective questions, references, further reading and a learning activity. An introductory chapter written specifically for students offers advice on what to expect from learning with a case, as well as hints for how to approach a case analysis. The cases offer multiple opportunities to connect tourism and hospitality knowledge and theory to practice, with a particular emphasis on analytical skill development, problem-solving and alternative generation. This case collection is suitable for undergraduate and graduate courses in tourism, hospitality management and business, as well as for professional development programs. For instructors who teach with the cases, there are teaching notes, comprising comprehensive teaching plans and resources, learning activities, reflective questions, additional readings and external resources, all available online"--

Handbook of Research on Global Hospitality and Tourism Management

Author : Camillo, Angelo A.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466686073
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Research on Global Hospitality and Tourism Management by : Camillo, Angelo A.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Global Hospitality and Tourism Management written by Camillo, Angelo A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tourism industry is a multi-billion dollar enterprise, with more people from all cultures and nationalities choosing to spend their leisure time traveling and visiting new locations. To exploit this burgeoning market, tourism agencies must carefully consider the desires and goals of travelers from around the world. The Handbook of Research on Global Hospitality and Tourism Management contributes to the body of knowledge on travel and tourism by presenting a global view of the hospitality industry, including theoretical research into industry trends as well as case studies from around the world. This handbook provides travel agents, owner-operators, and students and researchers in the hospitality industry with the latest research, findings, and developments in the field. Within this handbook of cutting-edge research, readers will find chapters and cases on topics such as travel and tourism in a global economy; local, glocal, and international hospitality; challenges in environmental management; cultural cuisine; and destination management, among others.

Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism

Author : Fevzi Okumus
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351188496
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Book Synopsis Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism by : Fevzi Okumus

Download or read book Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism written by Fevzi Okumus and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-30 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism is an essential text for both intermediate and advanced learners aspiring to build their knowledge related to the theories and perspectives on the topic. The book provides critical and analytical insights on contemporary theoretical models and management practices while enhancing the learning process through worked examples and cases applied to the hospitality and tourism setting. This new edition highlights the rapidly changing socio-economic and political global landscape and addresses the cultural and socio-economic complexities of hospitality and tourism organizations in the new era. It has been fully updated to include: A new chapter on finance, business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and leadership as well as new content on globalisation, experience economy, crisis management, consumer power, developing service quality, innovation and implementation of principles. New features to aid understanding of the application of theory, and spur critical thinking and decision making. New international case studies with reflective questions throughout the book from both SME’s and large-scale businesses. Updated online resources including PowerPoint presentations, additional case studies and exercises, and web links to aid both teaching and learning. Highly illustrated and in full colour design, this book is essential reading for all future hospitality and tourism managers.

Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism

Author : Alan Fyall
Publisher : Goodfellow Publishers Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1908999500
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (89 download)

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Book Synopsis Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism by : Alan Fyall

Download or read book Revenue Management for Hospitality and Tourism written by Alan Fyall and published by Goodfellow Publishers Ltd. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by leading academic and industry experts actively engaged in revenue management, research and teaching this is a new and original treatment of the whole field for students and professionals.

Hospitality Management Education

Author : Kaye Sung Chon
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136379282
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Book Synopsis Hospitality Management Education by : Kaye Sung Chon

Download or read book Hospitality Management Education written by Kaye Sung Chon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help students succeed now and in the future in any aspect of the hospitality field! Hospitality Management Education focuses on the academic aspect of hospitality--the mechanisms of hospitality education programs, their missions, their constituents, and the outcomes of their efforts. This book examines why people study hospitality management, the vast opportunities the field offers, and ways to best prepare students for a career in the industry or in academia. Within Hospitality Management Education, you'll find exhibits, figures, tables, and insight into innovative practice methods that will strengthen your skills as an educator and contributor to the growing success of this discipline. Containing research and first-hand accounts, Hospitality Management Education offers you insight into qualities and strategies that make educators or employees effective and successful in the industry. You'll find useful information to help you better prepare students and enhance your teaching skills, such as: understanding the history and advances of hospitality management education during the past 75 years stressing the difference between the hospitality industry and other industries to help prospective hospitality students understand the unique rigors of hospitality examining degree programs in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States to identify common global teaching trends, differences, and program outcomes enhancing student learning and education programs by linking academic hospitality programs to industry through internships, involvement with industry associations, and advisory councils assuring quality in academic programs through accreditation, certification, outside peer reviews, outside reviews by the industry, and administrative reviews of the faculty preparing for a professional academic career through strategic career planning, networking, and targeting hospitality programs Hospitality Management Education discusses educational trends as a whole over the past decade to give you insight into future directions of hospitality such as increased specialization, growing numbers of faculty, more funding, and increased academic focus on research and scholarship. In this valuable volume, you'll find methods and suggestions that will make you a more knowledgeable and effective educator!

Theory and Practice in Hospitality and Tourism Research

Author : Salleh Mohd Radzi
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1138027065
Total Pages : 626 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Theory and Practice in Hospitality and Tourism Research by : Salleh Mohd Radzi

Download or read book Theory and Practice in Hospitality and Tourism Research written by Salleh Mohd Radzi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theory and Practice in Hospitality and Tourism Research includes 111 contributions from the 2nd International Hospitality and Tourism Conference 2014 (Penang, Malaysia, 2-4 September 2014), and covers a comprehensive range of topics, including: - Hospitality management - Hospitality & tourism marketing - Tourism management - Technology & innovation in hospitality & tourism - Foodservice & food safety - Gastronomy The book will be of interest to postgraduate students, academics and professionals involved in the fields of hospitality and tourism.

Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries

Author : Dennis Nickson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136397167
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Book Synopsis Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries by : Dennis Nickson

Download or read book Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries written by Dennis Nickson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-02-19 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries takes an integrated look at HRM policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. Utilising existing human resource management (HRM) theory and practice, it contextualises it to the tourism and hospitality industries by looking at the specific employment practices of these industries, such as how to manage tour reps or working in the airline industry. It initially sets the scene with a broad review of the evidence of HRM practice within the tourism and hospitality industries. Having identified the broader picture, the text then begin to focus much more explicitly on a variety of HR policies and practices such as: • recruitment and selection: the effects of ICT, skills required specific for the industry and the nature of advertising • legislation and equal opportunities: illegal discrimination and managing diversity • staff health and welfare: violence in the workplace, working time directives, smoking and alcohol and drug misuse • remuneration strategies in the industry: the ‘cafeteria award’ approach, minimum wage and tipping Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries is illustrated throughout with both examples of best practice for prescriptive teaching and discussion, and international case studies to exercise problem solving techniques and contextualise learning. It incorporates a user friendly layout and includes pedagogic features such as: chapter outlines and objectives, HRM in practice – boxed examples, reflective review questions, web links’ discussion questions and further reading. Accompanying the text are online supplementary lecturer materials including downloadable figures from the book, PowerPoint slides, further cases and extra exercises and points for discussion.

Hospitality Revenue Management

Author : Peter Szende
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000030814
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Hospitality Revenue Management by : Peter Szende

Download or read book Hospitality Revenue Management written by Peter Szende and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new textbook, Hospitality Revenue Management: Concepts and Practices, provides a comprehensive, in-depth introduction to the basic concepts and best practices of hospitality revenue management. With a real-world, hands-on approach, the book places students in the role of a revenue manager striving to succeed in an ever-changing hospitality business environment. The book takes a unique multi-author, collaborative approach, with chapters from outstanding industry leaders who share their experience and provide the information necessary to arm students with the most up-to-date tools and methods they to be effective in the hospitality revenue management field. The chapters cover the important topics in hospitality revenue management, including hotel pricing, hotel segmentation, distribution channels, competitive analysis, hotel forecasting, performance analysis, market data, supply and demand management, and more.

Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Author : Nigel Evans
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135038279
Total Pages : 729 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events written by Nigel Evans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events is the must-have text for students approaching this subject for the first time. It introduces students to fundamental strategic management principles in a Tourism, Hospitality and Events context and brings theory to life by integrating a host of industry-based case studies and examples throughout. Among the new features and topics included in this edition are: Extended coverage to Hospitality and Events to reflect the increasing need and importance of a combined sector approach to strategy New international Tourism, Hospitality and Events case studies from both SME’s and large-scale businesses are integrated throughout to show applications of strategic management theory, such as objectives, products and markets and strategic implementation. Longer combined sector case studies are also included at the end of the book for seminar work. New content on emerging strategic issues affecting the tourism ,hospitality and events industries, such as innovation, employment, culture and sustainability Web Support for tutors and students providing explanation and guidelines for instructors on how to use the textbook and case studies, additional exercises, case studies and video links for students. This book is written in an accessible and engaging style and structured logically with useful features throughout to aid students’ learning and understanding. This book is an essential resource to Tourism, Hospitality and Events students.

Tourist Destination Management

Author : Nazmi Kozak
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030169812
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Book Synopsis Tourist Destination Management by : Nazmi Kozak

Download or read book Tourist Destination Management written by Nazmi Kozak and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-27 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a wide-ranging overview of the current state of tourist destination management and presents important recent research in the field. Contemporary theoretical and methodological approaches to management and marketing are discussed, and innovative practices with respect to both urban and rural destinations are described with the aid of many interesting case studies from across Europe and beyond. In addition, the volume addresses key issues such as governance, cooperation, the use of social media, and sustainability. A variety of influences on tourism development are examined, and efficient strategies for making destinations distinct are explored. The book will be a welcome addition and update to the existing literature and will be of interest to academics and practitioners alike.

International Tourism and Hospitality in the Digital Age

Author : Kumar, Suresh
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466682698
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Book Synopsis International Tourism and Hospitality in the Digital Age by : Kumar, Suresh

Download or read book International Tourism and Hospitality in the Digital Age written by Kumar, Suresh and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tourism is one of the most rapidly evolving industries of the twenty-first century. The economy of many countries all over the world depends on their ability to attract visitors and maintain a distinct edge in a highly competitive market. International Tourism and Hospitality in the Digital Age brings together the best practices for growth, development, and strategic management within the tourism and hospitality industries. Highlighting comparative research that explores the cross-cultural contexts and societal implications of tourism, this book is an essential resource for professionals, researchers, academics, and students interested in a contemporary approach to promoting, managing, and maximizing profitability of leisure and recreation services.