Encyclopaedia of hospitality management . Vol. I [[electronic resource] /] / edited by B.A. Mannan

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910459645403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Mumbai, : Himalaya Books Pvt. Ltd., 2008
• ISBN: 1-282-84886-0; 9786612848865; 1-4416-6236-7; 93-5043-933-6; 600-00-2844-X
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (2039 p.)
• Collana: Encyclopaedia of hospitality management
• Altri autori (Persone): MannanB. A
• Disciplina: 647.94068
• Soggetti: Hotel management - India; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Vol 1 COVER; Contents; Introduction; Concept and Perception; Significant Principles; System and Organisation; Organisation of a Hotel; Bibliography; Vol 2 COVER; Contents; Hotel Industry and Tourism; Basic Aspects; Marketing Ideas; Marketing System; Marketing Levels; Casual Openings; Channels in Production; Significance of Products; Value of Production; Hotel Accounting; Statement of Finance; Account Books; Guest Account; Bibliography; Vol 3 COVER; Contents; Organisational Setup; Concept of Administration; Business Features; Economic Features; Social Significance; Governments' Role; Planning for DevelopmentStrategy and Planning; Constant Planning; Bibliography; Vol 4 COVER; Contents; Major Industry; Organisational Setup; Power and Control; Different Services; Aims of Business; Features in Practice; Scope for Development; Essential Elements; Advertisement Exercise; Promotion by Publicity; Bibliography; Vol 5 COVER; Contents; House Setup; Main Office; Central Control; Bibliography; Vol 6 COVER; Contents; Internal Management; In House Administration; Front Office; Communication Network; New Trends; Hotel Characteristics; Bibliography
• Sommario/riassunto: Today, our personal lives to a great extent and our society, to a greater extent have turned to be economy-based and business like. In this manner, hospitality, a value earlier, has now become a profession. Hospitality is a relationship process between guest and host, and it also refers to the act or practice of being hospitable. That is, reception and entertainment of guests or visitors, with liberality and goodwill. Hospitality, frequently refers to the hospitality industry-jobs for hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering, clubs and any other service dealing with tourists. It is also known as