Sustainability In The Hospitality Industry 2nd Ed

Author : Willy Legrand
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136298142
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry 2nd Ed written by Willy Legrand and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainability is one of the single most important global issues facing the world. A clear understanding of the issues surrounding climate change, global warming, air and water pollution, ozone depletion, deforestation, the loss of biodiversity and global poverty is essential for every future manager in the hospitality industry. Present and future hospitality executives need to know how sustainable management systems can be integrated into their businesses while maintaining and hopefully improving the bottom line. Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry, second edition, is the only book available to introduce the students to economic, environmental and social sustainable issues specifically facing the industry as well as exploring ideas, solutions, and strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. Since the first edition of this book there have been many important developments in this field and this second edition has been updated in the following ways: updated content to reflect recent issues and trends including hotel energy solutions and green hotel design two new chapters on 'Sustainable Food' and 'Social Entrepreneurship and Social Value' updated international case studies throughout to explore key issues and show real life operational responses to sustainability within the hospitality industry. New case studies on growth hotel development markets, Asia and the Middle East new practical exercises throughout to apply your knowledge to real-life sustainability scenarios. This accessible and comprehensive account of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry is essential reading for all students and future managers.

Author : Miguel Angel Gardetti
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351285343
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainability in Hospitality written by Miguel Angel Gardetti and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ground-breaking research represents the most complete collection yet on how the hospitality industry is addressing sustainability and ethical issues. Covering supply chain management, innovative sustainability initiatives, CSR programmes, biologically-respectful tourism and Value Creation, Sustainability in Hospitality: How Innovative Hotels are Transforming the Industry presents valuable global viewpoints on embedding sustainability into all aspects of the hospitality industry, and the impact this could have on transforming the sector into an advocate for more sustainable, eco-conscious tourism.The chapters in this edited collection span organizational governance, human rights and labour practices, environment and climate change, fair operating practices, stakeholder engagement, CSR and strategic management. The global reach of the collection brings case studies from China, the US, the UK, Mexico and Italy, while company case studies include Fairmont Luxury Hotels and Sextantio.Sustainability in Hospitality: How Innovative Hotels are Transforming the Industry will be an essential read for academics researching the development of ethically-conscious and sustainable hospitality, and for hotel managers and group CEOs who want to know how sustainability and CSR can be embedded in their day-to-day operations.

Author : Willy Legrand
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317426584
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry written by Willy Legrand and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry, Third Edition, is the only book available to introduce students to economic, environmental and socially sustainable issues specifically facing the industry as well as exploring ideas, solutions and strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. Since the second edition of this book, there have been many important developments in this field and this latest edition has been updated in the following ways: Updated content including sustainable food systems, hotel energy solutions, impacts of technology, water and food waste management, green hotel design, certification and ecolabelling systems and the evolving nature of corporate social responsibility strategies. New chapters exploring environmental accounting and the internalization of externalities as well as the management of accessibility in hospitality. Updated and new international case studies with reflective questions throughout to explore key issues and show real-life operational responses to sustainability within the hospitality industry. This accessible and comprehensive account of Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry is essential reading for all students and future managers in the hospitality industry.

Author : David K. Hayes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470084804
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry written by David K. Hayes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book approaches hospitality human resource (HR) management as a decision-making practice that affects the performance, quality, and legal compliance of the hospitality business as a whole. Beginning with a foundation in the hospitality industry, employment law, and HR policies, the coverage includes recruitment, training, compensation, performance appraisal, environmental and safety concerns, ethics and social responsibility, and special issues. Throughout the book, Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry focuses on the unique HR dilemmas you face in the hospitality industry.

Author : Timothy L. G. Lockyer
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 0789033380
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Hotel Industry written by Timothy L. G. Lockyer and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Textbooks on the hotel industry are often limited in scope to only one discipline, perspective, or geographic area. The International Hotel Industry: Sustainable Management is international, interdisciplinary, and thought-provoking, allowing readers to understand management issues better by broadening the scope of their knowledge. Current and real examples of problems and issues are posed by the book through case studies and interviews with hotel managers around the world. Invaluable for use as a textbook in graduate and undergraduate courses in hospitality and hotel management, the book covers crucial areas of the industry such as effective marketing, human resource management, location, resource management, and sustainability."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Abraham Pizam
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113643903X
Total Pages : 733 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management written by Abraham Pizam and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-25 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * 25% updated with significant revisions and 20 new entries ensuring that students have the most up-to-date Hospitality Management information on the market * An academically credible source of core information written by experts from around the world to help students clarify basic concepts and ensure their understanding is correct * User friendly and accessible so that students can quickly and easily locate the information that they require

Author : Lea R. Dopson
Publisher : Wiley Global Education
ISBN 13 : 1119299381
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry, 2nd Edition written by Lea R. Dopson and published by Wiley Global Education. This book was released on 2016-11-16 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following a successful debut edition, this new Second Edition of Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry builds on its strengths of clear organization and the ease with which students work through it. This new edition includes more basic math support for students and a more developed inclusion of ethical considerations and global changes both in accounting systems and in the hospitality industry.

Author : Ahmed Hassanien
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136439374
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospitality Business Development written by Ahmed Hassanien and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospitality Business Development analyzes and evaluates the different aspects of business growth routes and development processes in the international hospitality industry. It considers the essential features of the strategic business context, in which any hospitality organization operates, and: • explores the essential requirements and challenges of hospitality business development, and the implications which these present for hospitality operators. • explains how differentiation and innovation can become key to organizational success and provides you with the all of the skills you need to implement your own business development • examines the shifting nature of demand, evaluating consumers’ behaviour and relating the principles of customer centricity to the business development function • is packed with case studies and industry related examples, which cover a broad range of hospitality sectors including in-flight catering, holiday homes, guest houses, licensed retail, catering, international restaurants and hotels, ensuring you have a thorough understanding of the international hospitality business development . Hospitality Business Development equips students and aspiring hospitality managers with the necessary knowledge, expertise and skills in business development. This book is a must-read for any one studying or working in the hospitality industry.

Author : Anukrati Sharma
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429674775
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Tourism Development written by Anukrati Sharma and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the importance of destination branding and destination marketing as well as their implications on sustainability in tourism, this book approaches the topic through the lens of destination image, taking into account the large influence of appearance on tourist attraction. With consideration to various stakeholders in sustainable tourism development, this book incorporates ideas for new techniques in destination branding and marketing in order to maximize economic impact. The book also discusses the rising influence of social media on tourists’ interest. Emphasizing sustainability in tourism development, the chapters address a number of important issues, such as post-disaster tourism marketing, culture and heritage tourism, eco-tourism, community-based nature tourism, community involvement in destination development, benchmarking for destination performance evaluation, sustainable food practices in tourism, and more. Each chapter of this book incorporates a quantifiable trend in tourism development, including various paradigms and studies that relay different statistics about certain areas of tourism. The book makes use of case studies for specific destinations and integrates strategies, evidence, and analyses to offer a holistic understanding of the myriad factors involved in sustainable tourism development.

Author : Jerald Chesser
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1771883014
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Resource Management in a Hospitality Environment written by Jerald Chesser and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new textbook provides a complete study of human resource management from the perspective of management and operation in a hospitality environment. The hospitality industry continues to grow every day, bringing new challenges and opportunities. This up-to-date textbook provides the information on effective human resource management that managers need to know to succeed in today’s competitive hospitality business environment.