The Lodging and Food Service Industry

Although it is intended to be a general survey text at the undergraduate level, this also serves as a reference for those wishing to learn more about the industry at a global level or to understand better the interrelationships amongst its various key elements. It describes why and where people travel and what they expect, the economic impacts of travel, and career opportunities in the field, including those in the lodging, food service, hospitality management and education sectors. It describes the globalization of the lodging and food service industry and its organization, structure and operation, the functional areas (such as engineering, marketing, accounting, security and human resources), and closes with lists of periodicals and major chains. Annotation 2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR