Environmental Management Concepts And Practices For The Hospitality Industry

Author : Ishmael Mensah
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781527537781

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Environmental Management Concepts and Practices for the Hospitality Industry by Ishmael Mensah Pdf

Environmental management is essential to the successful operation of the hospitality businesses. This book simplifies the complex issue of environmental management for both students of hospitality and industry practitioners (such as hotel managers and restauranteurs). The study explains how global environmental problems affect the hospitality industry and vice versa. It also outlines the processes that should be followed in environmental management, and the specific environmental management practices of hospitality businesses in the areas of waste management, energy and water conservation. The book provides practical illustrations, review questions, and lists of keywords and concepts in each chapter. It provides a global perspective on the study of environmental management in the hospitality industry by drawing on success stories and previous research on the topic from across the globe.

Author : Ahmet Salih İkiz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000170641

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Tourism in Turkey by Ahmet Salih İkiz Pdf

Tourism in Turkey: A Comprehensive Overview and Analysis for Sustainable Alternative Tourism is an informative study that analyzes the Turkish tourism from a variety of different perspectives and sheds light on its vast economic and social impacts. The volume takes into account Turkey’s popularity as a tourism destination that attracts many visitors, compared to the other popular destinations, yet its per capita earnings is low and suffers from declining foreign visitors. This volume emphasizes sustainable alternative tourism as a way forward. The Turkish hospitality and travel sector contribute significantly to the country’s GDP and is responsible for a considerable level of employment in Turkey. The volume discusses the development stages of tourism sector in Turkey in the light of policy changes that parallel the economic, political, social, and administrative transformations in Turkey. With the country’s favorable location, existing potential, mega projects, and ambitious targets set for 2023, the tourism sector needs to implement sustainable tourism measures in order to grow.

Author : Willy Legrand,Philip Sloan,Joseph S. Chen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317426585

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Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry by Willy Legrand,Philip Sloan,Joseph S. Chen Pdf

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 : Willy Legrand,Joseph S. Chen,Gabriel C. M. Laeis
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 819 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000597967

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Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry by Willy Legrand,Joseph S. Chen,Gabriel C. M. Laeis Pdf

Approach/Focus & Coverage: This is the only current textbook available to introduce students to economic, environmental and social sustainable issues specifically facing the hospitality industry as well as exploring ideas, solutions, and strategies of how to manage operations in a sustainable way. Other books focus just on environmental management in hospitality or are ‘how to’ guides aimed at practitioners/hotel managers. International: It takes a global approach in content and examples. Offers good balance between theory and practice: Integrates excellent case studies from a variety of settings and geographical locations to showcase the successes and failures. Other specific hospitality books tend to be practical how to guides. Accessibility: Peppered with features throughout to aid understanding & spur critical thinking & unrivalled online resources including video interviews with practitioners.

Author : Dana V Tesone
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136436437

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Principles of Management for the Hospitality Industry by Dana V Tesone Pdf

It is vital for hospitality management students to understand key management concepts as part of the complex and intimate nature of the services industry. Principles of Management for the Hospitality Industry is designed specifically for hospitality students who need to be able to use management tools and techniques to become successful hospitality managers. By placing you at the heart of an imaginary workplace this book offers the opportunity to work through all of the items of discussion for each topic. The chapter begins with a scenario to prompt an exploration of a given topic, and concludes with the outcome of this scenario to reinforce the lessons learnt throughout the chapter. Highly practical in approach, this is an up-to-date and skilful integration of all core areas of management. It is packed with tools and techniques to aid learning and understanding: improve your professional management vocabulary with definitions in each chapter, and a complete glossary of terms visualize key concepts with over one hundred explanatory diagrams gain confidence by testing your understanding on the accompanying website practical applications of theory are illustrated in international case studies throughout the book discussion questions prompt an exploration of key concepts.

Author : Cathy A. Enz
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470083598

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Hospitality Strategic Management by Cathy A. Enz Pdf

Updated to include the current models, theories, and hospitality practices, Hospitality Strategic Management: Concept and Cases, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to strategic management in the international hospitality industry. Author Cathy A. Enz uses the case study approach to cover current topics such as innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, ethics, and franchising. Eight full case studies with exhibits and documents address the areas of lodging, food service, tourism e-commerce, gaming, cruise lines, and airlines, making this book ideal for executive level training courses or hospitality industry executives interested in developing their strategic management skills.

Author : Alan Clarke,Wei Chen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780750666756

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International Hospitality Management by Alan Clarke,Wei Chen Pdf

For advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Hospitality Management With the latest developments in global hospitality operations and contemporary management principles, this book provides an international perspective on the hospitality and tourism industries. It provides a cultural context throughout, including cultural recognition and respect, and developing practices. Case studies include Marriott, Hilton, Intercontinental, McDonald's and Starbucks.

Author : Peter Szende
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000030815

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Hospitality Revenue Management by Peter Szende Pdf

This new textbook, Hospitality Revenue Management: Concepts and Practices, provides a comprehensive, in-depth introduction to the basic concepts and best practices of hospitality revenue management. With a real-world, hands-on approach, the book places students in the role of a revenue manager striving to succeed in an ever-changing hospitality business environment. The book takes a unique multi-author, collaborative approach, with chapters from outstanding industry leaders who share their experience and provide the information necessary to arm students with the most up-to-date tools and methods they to be effective in the hospitality revenue management field. The chapters cover the important topics in hospitality revenue management, including hotel pricing, hotel segmentation, distribution channels, competitive analysis, hotel forecasting, performance analysis, market data, supply and demand management, and more.

Author : Willy Legrand,Philip Sloan,Joseph S. Chen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136298141

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Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry 2nd Ed by Willy Legrand,Philip Sloan,Joseph S. Chen Pdf

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 : David Kirk
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136405433

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Environmental Management for Hotels by David Kirk Pdf

Environmental Management for Hotels is a textbook for hospitality students that covers the relatively new field of environmental management. The reader is guided in how to make decisions which allow hotels to obtain optimum benefits for the environment whilst not threatening their own financial viability. Students are given an understanding of both the concepts and practical implications of environmental challenges relating to hotels. The case study material incorporated ties in theory with real life, and provides an international context. The text emphasizes supervisory issues which relate to the management of hospitality operations in ways which are sensitive to the impact on the environment. The main areas of environmental management featured are: *water *energy *the indoor environment *materials and waste.

Author : Yogendra K. Sharma
Publisher : Kanishka Publishers
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Hospitality industry
ISBN : 8173917019

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Hotel Management by Yogendra K. Sharma Pdf

This Book Has Been Designed So As To Make The Students, Scholars And Teachers Informed Of The Basic Fundamental Concepts And Environmental Concepts Of Hotel Education. It Covers The Syllabi Of All The Institutes Of Hotel Management And India Universities On The Subject.

Author : Jennifer Raga
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1773613316

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Environmental Management for Hotels by Jennifer Raga Pdf

In recent times, Environmental Management has gained immense importance in various industries, from the hospitality industry to several small sector industries. Application of environmental management has been on a rise in hospitality industry in particular. Hospitality industry contributes significantly to the GDP of a country, which is why it becomes essential to implement sustainability practices in its operations. Due to the growing need of environmental management in hotels and restaurants, there is an urgent requirement to educate staff members and guests as well, about sustainability initiatives. This book teaches the readers about the ways in which they can implement the sustainability practices.Various dimensions related to environmental management in hotels and restaurants are covered in different chapters of this book. Tourism, its features, and various other aspects form the idea and content of the first two chapters, which includes destination management, as it is an important aspect of tourism management, and much of environmental concerns are also associated with destination management. There is a complete chapter devoted to the need for environmental management in hotels and restaurants. In addition, this book discusses about the current trends which are prevailing in hotels and restaurants. Future trends which are a possibility in this industry are also described. One chapter entirely talks about the ways in which resources can be managed sustainably in hotels. It emphasizes on how workshops can be organized to educate the staff members and guests about the management of natural resources. Another chapter is entirely dedicated to consumption of energy in hotels and restaurants. The book also sheds light on the various methods of waste management in hospitality industry.Furthermore, environmental management starts with the responsible procurement of resources. Purchasing goods and services which do not harm the environment should be the first priority for hotels and restaurants. The chapter dedicated to purchasing policies also talks about the best practices which can be implemented to ensure effective environmental management. There is another chapter which completely talks about the need of guest participation in this environmental drive. Currently, many hotels are implementing sustainability practices in their operations which makes these hotels "Green Hotels". Importance of "Green hotels" and challenges faced in their implementation are also focused upon.The book also talks about the certification and regulatory bodies which are created to monitor the practices of different hotels and restaurants. Guests and their attitudes towards the sustainability practices are discussed briefly. This book gives a glimpse regarding the practices of hotels and restaurants which are causing major damage to the environment. This book intends to teach readers about the needs and methods of environmental management in hotels.

Author : Norizan Ahmad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1417587696

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Environmental Management in Hospitality Industry by Norizan Ahmad Pdf

Author : Kathryn Webster
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Environmental management
ISBN : 0304332321

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Environmental Management in the Hospitality Industry by Kathryn Webster Pdf

"Opening with an extensive introduction to the issues that threaten the environment today, and an examination of the steps that the world community has taken to address them, this book is a comprehensive guide to how any hospitality business can improve its environmental performance."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Aurelio G. Mauri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 886518146X

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Hotel Revenue Management by Aurelio G. Mauri Pdf