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Authors: Stephen L.J. Smith (2017) - Training in research methods is increasingly important for students of tourism, and this broad, accessible textbook outlines the concepts and tools essential to understand, manage, and conduct research. Taking a practical approach throughout, this new edition provides advice on the use and cautions associated with some of the more common research designs and tools used by tourism researchers.
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Authors: Leszek Butowski (2016) - Tourism is that area of activity of contemporary man that touches on various fields of human interest. Representatives of numerous academic disciplines find it intriguing for its exceptionally interdisciplinary character. Conditions for and consequences of the development of tourism are investigated, among others, by economists, geographers, sociologists, experts in culture, anthropologists, management and social policy specialists and even by representatives of some natural sciences. Researchers dealing with tourism need to meet strict methodological requirements, but they get access to a very interesting subject of scientific inquiry, which combines social, cultural, economic and environmental aspects to create an ontologically new quality offering epistemological challenges.
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Authors: Dennis R. Lillicrap (2010) - Written by acknowledged experts in food and beverage service, this is considered the standard reference book for food and drink service in the UK and in many countries overseas. It meets the needs of students working towards VRQ, S/NVQ, BTEC or Institute of Hospitality qualifications in hospitality and catering from Levels 1 to 4, or degrees in restaurant, hotel and hospitality management. Now in its eighth edition, new features include: - larger illustrations, making the service sequence clearer than ever - updated information that is current, authoritative and reflects current international trends - a new clearer and easier-to-use design - written by acknowledged experts in food and beverage service
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Authors: Greg Richards (2010) - The consumption of culture is one of the most important aspects of tourism activity. Cultural tourism includes experiencing local culture, traditions and lifestyle, participation in arts-related activities, and visits to museums, monuments and heritage sites. This book reviews a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods applied to the field of cultural tourism, including surveys, mystery tourist visits, visitor tracking, grand tour narratives, collage, researcher-created video, photo-based interviews, ethnographic and actor-network approaches. It provides a practical guide on how to conduct research as well as a discussion and evaluation of the methods.
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Authors: Sue Beeton (2019) - This book elaborates upon, critiques and discusses 21st-century approaches to scholarship and research in the food, tourism, hospitality, and events trades and applied professions, using case examples of innovative practice. The specific field considered in this book is also placed against the backdrop of the larger question of how universities and other institutions of higher learning are evolving and addressing the new relationships between research, scholarship and teaching.
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Authors: Paul Brunt (2017) - In Research Methods in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management, the authors use a step-by-step approach to guide students through the whole research process, from initial ideas, through to writing up and presenting the findings.
Coverage of the Internet and the digital environment as a space to carry out research has been included, and the use of technology in analysis such as SPSS, NVivo and Qualtrics is covered alongside the more traditional ‘by-hand’ methods. Hints, tips, exercises as well as end-of-chapter case studies demonstrate real challenges and practical examples from a variety of settings to help students understand how to manage and present their own research.
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Authors: - (2011) - Policy and Practice for Global Tourism is a guide to the major themes in world tourism today. Through 11 chapters, it presents an overview of topics ranging from sustainable tourism to social networks or emerging markets to creating a successful destination brand. Examples of UNWTO’s work in key areas are highlighted throughout the publication, and these are complimented by case studies and opinions from business leaders, destinations management organizations, academics and NGOs. Policy and Practice for Global Tourism is aimed at decision makers working in the public and private sectors alike, as well as those who are simply interested in learning more about this fast-moving and dynamic sector of the global economy.
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Authors: Costas Katsigris (2012) - The Bar and Beverage Book explains how to manage the beverage option of a restaurant, bar, hotel, country club--any place that serves beverages to customers. It provides readers with the history of the beverage industry and appreciation of wine, beer, and spirits; information on equipping, staffing, managing, and marketing a bar; and the purchase and mixology of beverages. New topics in this edition include changes to regulations regarding the service of alcohol, updated sanitation guidelines, updates to labor laws and the employment of staff, and how to make your operation more profitable. New trends in spirits, wine, and beer are also covered.
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Authors: Kathleen Thompson Hill (2010) - The food service sector offers an exciting array of careers--from cheese maker and vineyard manager to dietician and recipe tester. Intended for anyone interested in beverages, cooking, farming, management, nutrition, sales, or writing, this industry offers a wealth of fun and creative career possibilities.
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Authors: Paresh C. Ray (2015) - This book is unique in its design and content, providing depth of science about different causes of food poison, possible health effects and the latest research about how to detect those food-borne pathogens and toxic chemicals.
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