The hospitality industry in its most general Sense implies businesses whose principle mission is to cater to guests. It is a multi-trillion Dollar industry that touches nearly every facet of Commerce everyday. It is made up hotels, Travel agencies, Tourist agencies, airlines, amusements and recreation facilities, railways and restaurants. The food and beverage segment of hospitality industry plays a remarkable role in the development of hospitality industry as a whole.
As hospitality emerges as a mainstream subject area, there is a growing need to create a Research culture in the field. This book seeks to Map out this emerging culture. It surveys the current trends in the hospitality and food industry, and provides a state-of-the-art perspective on philosophies, approaches, and methods. Students, Teachers and professionals sin the field of hospitality and food industry will find this work informative and useful. |
