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This unique introductory textbook will get new hospitality students excited and interested in the world’s largest service industry. In addition to offering a historical perspective, the book covers all hotel operating areas to give students an understanding of each department and how it operates. Students will learn about the complex interrelationships involved in the hospitality business and discover the variety of available career opportunities.
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Table of Contents
Career Opportunities
Early History of Lodging
Globalization
Organization and Structure of Lodging Operation
Rooms Division
Growth and Development of Food Service
Organization and Structure of the Food Service Industry
Management and Operation of Food Services
Engineering and Maintenance
Marketing and Sales
Accounting
Human Resources
Security
Leaders and Legends of the Industry