Instructor S Manual To Accompany Hotel Front Offic E Management

The front office operation of hotels, motels, and other lodging facilities presents problems for the manager in addition to those in restaurants. By examining the unique situations related to lodging operations, the student is prepared to become more than a front desk clerk. This instructor's manual is to accompany the main text, which uses a human resources approach to cover the management and operation of the front office of hotels and lodging facilities.

Hotel Front Office Management uses a human resources approach to cover the unique management and operational challenges in the front offices of today's hotels and lodging facilities. This Fifth Edition continues its emphasis on applying theory and management strategies, as well as providing updated material on select-service hotel front office operation. It addresses the impact of the recession on the hotel business and discusses the impact of social media and guestroom technology on the hotel business and how the Internet is the single most important travel planning and distribution channel in hospitality. There is also new and updated information on environmental and sustainability issues, particularly as it relates to housekeeping topics.

An Instructor's Manual is available to institutions adopting the book. Please contact: [email protected] Front Office Management in Hospitality Lodging Operations offers comprehensive coverage of topics related to front office operations, including a review of technologies currently in use, and an array of situations students and professionals re bound to find on the job. Written with the future front office manager in mind, the book allows its users to apply its content with practical case studies presented in each chapter. It is invaluable as both an instructional guide for teachers and as a resource for, lodging professionals, offering the necessary tools to stay competitive in this advancing industry. This practical, easy-to-read text uses a straightforward approach to help solidify and apply information. - Applies a hands-on approach to completing tasks and understanding concepts. - Presents its content in a clear, friendly way instead of being overly academic. - Features operational situations and cases that are discussion-worthy, thought-provoking and challenging. - Includes a chapter in career planning to assist students with finding their post-graduation positions. Students in 4-year, 2-year, and technical hospitality programs as well as industry professionals will find this book worthwhile.

Hotel Front Office management is an invaluable book for those interested in learning more about a hotel s front office. An extremely practical and easy-to use learning book works equally well on its own or in conjunction with virtually any front office operations or hotel management textbook.

Includes Part 1, Number 1 & 2: Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals (January - December)