Discovering Hospitality and Tourism The World's Greatest Industry

by Ninemeier, Jack D.; Perdue, Joseph

• ISBN13: 9780131591998
• ISBN10: 0131591991
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-05-15
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

The hospitality and tourism industry is vast and offers seemingly endless professional opportunities. Written for those considering a career in the field, this book explores each segment of the industry (lodging, foodservices, recreation, meeting planning etc.) and the various positions within each sector. Profiling hospitality leaders and rising stars, it shows readers different career paths and helps them determine their own career goals and aspirations. With a new chapter on entertainment, a new section on condo-hotels, and revised coverage of healthcare foodservices, it keeps stride with the fast-paced hospitality industry and helps readers discover their own place within it. Answers questions such as: What segment(s) is/are of most interest? How do I discover career opportunities? How do I get my first professional position in the industry? How do I plan a longer-term career? What are tactics to help assure success within my career? Do I want to work for myself (be an entrepreneur) or for someone else (be an intrapreneur)? Do I want to work domestically or in a position elsewhere in the global hospitality industry (or both)? For those considering a career in the travel/tourism industry or professionals already working in the industry.

Author Biography

Jack D. Ninemeier is a Professor in The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University.

Table of Contents

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Travel and Tourism and Hospitality: Services For Those Away From Home

The Secret of Quality Service

Managers Must Manage

LODGING OPERATIONS

Overview: Hotels, Hotels, Hotels!

Full-Service Hotels

Limited-Service Hotels

Extended-Stay Hotels

Convention Hotels and Conference Centers

Resorts, Timeshares and Condo-Hotels

COMMERCIAL FOODSERVICES OPERATIONS

Overview: Profit-Making ( Commercial) Foodservices

Food and Beverage Operations in Hotels

Upscale Restaurants

Casual-Service ( Midscale) Restaurants

Family-Service Restaurants

Quick-Service Restaurants

Off-Site Catering

NONCOMMERCIAL FOODSERVICES OPERATIONS

Contract Management Company Foodservices

Foodservices in Educational Organizations

Food and Nutrition Services in Healthcare Facilities

The Business of Business and Industry Foodservices

Vending and Office Coffee Services

RECREATION AND LEISURE ORGANIZATIONS

Private Club Management

Cruise Lines: A Close Look at Resorts on Water

Casino Entertainment Management

Sports and Recreational Foodservices: Part of the Leisure Service Market

Management of Amusement and theme Parks

Overview of the Entertainment Industry

THE MEETINGS BUSINESS

Professional meeting management

Exhibition (Trade Show) Management

Special Events Management

FOCUS ON YOU AND YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Planning Your Hospitality Career

The Job Search: Your First Professional Position

Your First Professional Position: Celebrate Success

Entrepreneur or Intrapreneur?

Domestic or Global Hospitalityndash;or Both?

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