Exploring the Hospitality Industry 3rd Edition by John Walker, Josielyn Walker 0133762777 978-0133762778

Exploring the Hospitality Industryhelps readers advance in their careers by giving them a broad foundation of hospitality industry knowledge presented in a lively, visually appealing, engaging manner. The emphasis is on the people, companies, and positions that make up the hospitality industry today, and the focus on sustainability includes case studies on practitioners and corporations that engage and involve readers as they explore the trends in this ever-growing field. The book moves beyond just restaurants and hotels to cover all facets and segments of the industry, including new growth areas such as event management, meeting planning, cruising, theme parks, and gaming entertainment.

This title is also available with MyHospitalityLab–an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. To help students explore the hospitality industry, MyHospitalityLab includes industry-specific simulations from Hospitality & Tourism Interactive (HTi), and real case studies written by industry leaders