Discovering Hospitality and Tourism: The World's Greatest Industry (2nd Edition)
Discovering the Hospitality and Tourism Industryis specially designed to help students learn about the worldwide tourism and hospitality industry, and exciting career opportunities within it. Each chapter provides:Learning objectivesstat­ed at the beginning of each chapter to help readers focus on the most important information they will be reading. Specific objectives introduce each section of chapter to provide context for discussion, and conclude each chapter as the most important learning points are summarized.A "Feedback from the Real World" feature that poses questions for students that are addressed by an industry expert at the end of the chapter.Key word definitionsat the points where they appear throughout the chapter.Numerousfigures,anecdotal information, andgraphics.Color Photosthat highlight industry and scenariosHospitality Leaderand"Rising Star" Profilesthat provvide advice from professioanls working in the industryLearn from The Internetexercises that encourage readers to review websites applicable to the chapter's topic.Anend-of-chapter glossaryof key hospitality terms, listing all key words defined throughout the chapterNEW TO THIS EDITIONChapter 27, “Overview  of  the Entertainment Industry”Completely revised and updated -- Chapter 19, “Food and Nutrition Services in Healthcare Facilities”Major revision to Chapter 9 “Resorts, Timeshares, and Condo-Hotels” to explore Condo-HotelsApproximately 50 major inserts to previous chapters to expand upon and update conternt“Check It Out!” and “Did You Know?” features to invite further exploration.This textbook includes definitions for more than 600 industry terms including 75 that are new to this edition, and several hundred color photos. Students have access to the text's companion website for glossary term quizzes and PowerPoint presenta­tions. Numerous supplemental materials are also available for the instructor's use. For information about all Prentice Hall Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts titles, visit: www.prenhaILcom/pineapple