Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Management

By Gunther Faulkner

Tourism refers to the act of traveling for either pleasure or business purposes. It includes travel experiences that can occur within the traveler's own country or extend across international borders. In numerous regions and countries, tourism has evolved into a significant source of income. Numerous industries reap benefits from tourism, including lodging establishments such as hostels, resorts, room rentals, hotels, and homestays, as well as transportation services like taxicabs, cruise ships, trains, and airlines. Additionally, it benefits various business venues, such as casinos, shopping malls, music venues, theaters, restaurants, and amusement parks. The field of tourism management involves the supervision of activities associated with the tourism and hospitality industries. It provides training for individuals seeking management positions within the accommodations, food, and tourism sectors. The topics included in this book on tourism and hospitality management are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It includes topics that deal with the basic to the most complex concepts and approaches of this area. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and facilitate the growth of the discipline.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1647288967
• ISBN13: 9781647288969
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Willford Press
• Length: 251 Pages