Focusing on money, markets, and people, this text is illustrated with examples from hotel operations around the world. Separate chapters are devoted to policies, services, organization, staffing, the small hotel, hotel groups, and international hotel operations. Medlik has worked as a consultant and has taught hotel management at the University of Surrey. Ingram has owned hotels, and teaches international management at the Universities of Bournemouth and Surrey. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Defines and explains more than three thousand words, phrases, and abbreviations used in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry, arranged alphabetically, and includes a chart listing key data for over two hundred countries.

Examining tourism through 1000 questions and answers, this book is intended for students and teachers of tourism worldwide, those who earn their living through tourism, or who simply like being tourists.

"The book examines the hotel as a business providing commercial hospitality. It focuses on markets, money and people, and uses examples from hotel operations throughout the world." -- Amazon.com viewed April 5, 2021.

Comprehensive study of the nature and practice of tourism, with particular reference to the UK - traces the historical development of tourism, discusses Motivation and the impact of increased leisure time, and examines the Hotel industry, travel agencies, marketing concepts, planning and management aspects, financial aspects, future prospects, etc. Bibliography pp. 339 to 345, diagrams, map and statistical tables.

'Tourism and Hospitality in the 21st Century' is a collection of essays which consider the future of tourism and hospitality. The international team of contributors represent a wide range of interests involved in tourism and hospitality. Divided into three parts, this book analyses: · Global dimensions, patterns and trends -demographic, social, economic and technical · Regional development of such areas as Africa, Asia, Europe and America, among others · The future of various sectors within the industries - such as transport, tourist attractions, coastal resorts and timesharing. 'Tourism and Hospitality in the 21st Century' is suitable for: senior personnel in private and public sector tourism and hospitality operations; international and national official tourism bodies and other organizations; universities and other higher education institutions; universitties and other higher education institutions; consultancy; finance, construction and supply industries; and as a reference point for students.