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Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry: An Introduction, 3rd Edition [Hardcover]

Paul R. Dittmer (Author)
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0471384798 978-0471384793 August 22, 2001 3
Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition offers students a dynamic and accessible introduction to the broad world of hospitality and tourism. Newly revised and updated, this Third Edition gives students the foundation they need to prepare for managerial careers in this rapidly growing field.

The book offers focused coverage of each sector within hospitality: food and beverage, lodging, and travel and tourism. It examines the size, scope, and operations of each of these key areas and shares essential information on related concepts, products, and services. A separate chapter explains the basics of hospitality management that have applications throughout the industry, with an emphasis on marketing, human resources, accounting, and computer technology.

Throughout the text, this Third Edition brings the material out of the classroom and into the real world with a set of powerful new learning tools, including:
* Moments of Truth-case studies that share critical insights into important business issues
* Newsflashes-excerpts from publications, showing industry-based illustrations of major concepts
* Technology Gateways-practical tips on making the most of technology on the job
* Internet Exercises-a springboard to accessing the best industry-related Web sites


Comprehensive, well organized, and easy to use, Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition is an important companion for students who are embarking on successful, exciting careers in hospitality.


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Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition offers students a dynamic and accessible introduction to the broad world of hospitality and tourism. Newly revised and updated, this Third Edition gives students the foundation they need to prepare for managerial careers in this rapidly growing field.

The book offers focused coverage of each sector within hospitality: food and beverage, lodging, and travel and tourism. It examines the size, scope, and operations of each of these key areas and shares essential information on related concepts, products, and services. A separate chapter explains the basics of hospitality management that have applications throughout the industry, with an emphasis on marketing, human resources, accounting, and computer technology.

Throughout the text, this Third Edition brings the material out of the classroom and into the real world with a set of powerful new learning tools, including:

  • Moments of Truth–case studies that share critical insights into important business issues
  • Newsflashes–excerpts from publications, showing industry-based illustrations of major concepts
  • Technology Gateways–practical tips on making the most of technology on the job
  • Internet Exercises–a springboard to accessing the best industry-related Web sites

Comprehensive, well organized, and easy to use, Dimensions of the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition is an important companion for students who are embarking on successful, exciting careers in hospitality.

About the Author

PAUL R. DITTMER was formerly an associate professor in the Department of Hospitality Management at New Hampshire College in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 488 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (August 22, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471384798
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471384793
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #358,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not very interesting but gives you the insite of the Hospitaliy Industry, August 20, 2008
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This book is not interesting. And I recommend to the authors, to rewrite the book to reflect the 21st century and how the industry has changed.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not a vary interesting text, January 20, 1999
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I had to buy this book for my college course and I found it wasn't relevant to my prefered job industry. This book is not interesting. And I recommend to the authors, that they rewrite this in terms that make it more iteresting to students.
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After reading and studying this chapter, you should be able to: 1. Distinguish between the products, service, and government sectors in an economy. Read the first page
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beverage service establishments, incentive travel firms, specialty channelers, lodging operations, commercial lodging establishments, resort hotel industry, lodging operators, lodging enterprise, food cost percent, beverage enterprise, foodservice establishments, hospitality operations, beverage operators, budget motel room, lodging properties, assigned accommodations, hospitality enterprise, lodging segment, beverage facilities, beverage operations, hospitality operators, foodservice operations, seat turnover, hospitality managers, beverage area
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United States, New York, Steak Shack, Value Lodge, San Francisco, World War, Las Vegas, Frog's Pub, Mountain Inn, New England, Mountain Bank Staff Dining Room, New Jersey, Howard Johnson, National Restaurant Association, Learning Objectives After, Los Angeles, White Castle, Atlantic City, Key Area, New Orleans, Grand Hotel, Pan American, Club Med, Walt Disney World, Marecki Foods
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