A profile of the hospitality industry /

The hospitality industry is generally referred to as businesses that provide accommodation and foodservice. Traditionally an entrepreneurial business, it now includes organizations ranging from small independent cafes to large multinational corporations. Businesses in the hospitality industry have m...

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Main Authors: Stringam, Betsy Bender., (Author), Partlow, Charles G., (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, 2016.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Industry profiles collection.
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Summary:The hospitality industry is generally referred to as businesses that provide accommodation and foodservice. Traditionally an entrepreneurial business, it now includes organizations ranging from small independent cafes to large multinational corporations. Businesses in the hospitality industry have many organizational structures to include whole ownership, franchising, consortia, and management contracts as key configurations. Affected by capital investment, travel and tourism trends, threats and opportunities, the hospitality industry has proved resilient.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vi, 170 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-164) and index.
ISBN:9781606499191
ISSN:2331-0073
Access:Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.