Synopsis Hospitality management is an exciting professional discipline offering numerous career opportunities. The current trend toward increased globalisation is reflected in the hospitality industry. Written in a lively and lucid style, the present volume is a comprehensive analysis of the fascinating and challenging fields of the hospitably industry: travel and tourism, lodging, food-service, meeting, conventions and expositions, leisure and recreation. The book discusses marketing, human resources, leadership and management and how they apply to hospitality management. Coverage of hotel and restaurant operations, non-commercial food-service management, beverages, human resources, marketing, and careers emphasizes an international perspective. It also outline the scope of tourism and identifies the major influences on the increase in tourism, especially the role of hospitality industry. The book is designed for the professionals, students and teachers of hospitality management. It invites readers to share the unique enthusiasm surrounding the field of hospitality.