{"product_id":"9780470399163","title":"Introduction to the Hospitality Industry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to the Hospitality Industry\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClayton W. Barrows | Tom Powers | Dennis R. Reynolds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Industries \/ Hospitality, Travel \u0026amp; Tourism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders preparing to work in hospitality will enter a field that is quickly evolving. The rise of the global economy, ecotourism, internet commerce, and changing consumer demands are just some of the factors they will be dealing with in this exciting and dynamic industry. This new edition gives readers the foundation they need to thrive in today's hospitality industry, covering everything from finance to operational issues. The \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEighth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Hospitality Industry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e features both historical perspectives and discussions of new trends in a variety of sectors of the hospitality business, including food service, lodging, and tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional international examples of hospitality and tourism operations have been included throughout the text. This book covers all the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the hospitality industry. Readers will have a strong overview of the industry, where it fits into the broader world, the major issues and challenges in the field, and the many possible career paths that await them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClayton W. Barrows\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Hospitality Management at the University of New Hampshire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Powers\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor Emeritus at the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 February 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470399163\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e576\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314185826444,"sku":"9780470399163","price":84.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470399163.jpg?v=1780167120","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470399163","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}