TY - BOOK AU - Chon,K.S. TI - Welcome to hospitality: an introduction SN - 9781439057377 (pbk.) : AV - TX911 .C53 2009 U1 - 647.94 CHO PY - 2009/// CY - Clifton Park, N.Y., London PB - Delmar Learning, Cengage Learning [distributor] KW - Hospitality industry KW - Travel and Tourism KW - ukslc KW - Careers guidance KW - thema N1 - Previous ed.: Albany, N.Y.: Delmar, 1999; Includes bibliographical references and index; Part 1.The spirit of hosptiality -- 1.Welcome to the hospitality industry -- 2.Travel and tourism: partners in hospitality -- Part 2.Lodging -- 3.Dynamics of the lodging industry -- 4.Hotel development -- 5.Hotel management and operations -- Part 3.Food service -- 6.Hospitality and the foodservice industry -- 7.Introduction to culinary arts -- 8.Beverage management -- Part 4.Specialized segments of the hospitaltiy industry -- 9.Meetings, conventions, and special events -- 10.Recreation and leisure -- 11.Global gaming and casino operatioins -- Part 5.The future and you -- 12.Globalization and the future of hospitality -- 13.Building for success N2 - Now with expanded coverage of the fast-growing casino industry and taking into account the impact of technology on hospitality industry, this book provides an overview of the major segments of the hospitality, travel and tourism industries ER -