An Introduction To Hospitality Operations

An Indispensable Guide to the Industry.
Second Edition.

This second edition of the most complete introductory text available examines the whole of the hospitality industry and the ways in which it operates. The first part examines the accommodation industry: hotels of all shapes and sizes, guesthouses, hospital services, residential care, hostels and halls of residence.

The second part focuses on the foodservice industry: restaurants, hotel foodservice, licensed trade, fast food, employee feeding, welfare catering, travel catering and social catering. With contributions from a number of experts, this book will prove invaluable for students.