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This detailed textbook shows students how to keep every area of a hotel property running smoothly. The book takes a systems approach to hospitality facilities issues, while also providing a summary based on functional spaces within a property. This revised edition features the latest information on facilities management and design issues. Students will learn how technology can streamline operations procedures, how to balance environmental concerns with guest satisfaction, and how to communicate effectively with hotel engineering personnel.
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The American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) is the premier source for delivering quality hospitality education, training and professional certification that serves the needs of hospitality schools and industries worldwide. The AHLEI meets and exceed its education and training mission by providing materials for all levels of hospitality personnel via: online learning, distance learning courses, videos, seminars, textbooks, and study guides. Professional certification from the AHLEI is the ultimate distinction of professional excellence for the hospitality industry. It certifies and validates competencies in conjunction with academia and industry experts for over 35 positions in the hospitality industry; designations from front-line to general manager, including the prestigious CHA - the Certified Hotel Administrator. | |
Table of Contents
The Role, Cost, and Management of Hospitality Facilities
Hospitality Facilities Management Tools, Techniques, and Trends
Environmental and Sustainability Management
Safety and Security Systems
Water and Wastewater Systems
Electrical Systems
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems
Lighting Systems
Laundry Systems
Food Service Equipment
Building, Structure, Finishes, and Sites
Lodging Planning and Design
Food Service Planning and Design
Renovation and Capital Projects