Introduction to Hospitality Management: Pearson New International Edition

Prepare students to succeed in hospitality management. Capturing the breadth of the worlds largest and fastest growing business, Introduction to Hospitality Management, 5/e, gives an in-depth overview of both hospitality and management. The text is organized into five sections, with six chapters devoted to management: hospitality and lodging; beverages, restaurants, and managed services; tourism, recreation, attractions, clubs, and gaming; and assemblies, events, attractions, leadership, and management; managerial areas of the hospitality industry. Each section includes real-world profiles, first-hand accounts, and engaging case studies to help readers connect with the material and foster an appreciation of the industrys unique enthusiasm and passion. New photos, page layouts, and hands-on examples that help students understand the how-to aspects of todays hospitality industry. Updated to reflect todays trends and realities, the Fifth Edition contains new coverage of spas, updated and new corporate profiles, salary information, hospitality-related technologies, and more!   Personalize learning with MyHospitalityLab MyHospitalityLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. To help students explore the hospitality industry, MyHospitalityLab includes industry-specific simulations from Hospitality & Tourism Interactive (HTi), and real case studies written by industry leaders.