Fundamentals of Hospitality

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The hospitality industry in one of the largest and fastest growing industries of the world. It encompasses businesses such as transport, tourism, accommodation, eating, drinking, entertainment, recreation and activities. It is very sensitive to changes in the economic, social or environ-mental conditions of a destination. Recently, a number of factors like promotion of tourism and rapid industrial progress have given a boost to the hospitality industry. The liberalization of trade and opening up of economy will further lead to revolutionary growth in this sector. This book offers a dynamic and accessible introduction to the broad world of hospitality industry. It provides focused coverage of each sector within hospitality: food and beverage, lodging, and travel and tourism and examines the size, scope, and operations of each of these key areas and shares essential information on related concepts products, and services. It will give students the foundation they need to prepare for managerial careers in this rapidly growing field.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ranjit Taneja

Ranjit Taneja, a renowned teacher of hospitality and tourism management, is having over three decades of professional standing. He did his bachelorsâ€™ as well as mastersâ€™ degree in hospitality and tourism management. A veteran of hospitality profession, he conducts seminars for universities, colleges, and a wide range of private institutions. In addition to designing, marketing, and personally guiding tour programmes, he serves as a consultant to a large number of corporate travel departments, tour companies, and travel agencies. He is the author of many outstanding books on hospitality and tourism related issues and also contributed a number of learned articles in professional journals of repute.