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This book provides a broad knowledge and practical help for advancing a career in the hospitality industry through an engaging look at the people, companies, and positions that make up the industry today. Moving beyond just restaurants and hotels to cover all facets and segments of the industry, it includes new growth areas such as event management, meeting planning, cruising, theme parks, and gaming entertainment. The focus on sustainability features case studies on practitioners and corporations that engage and involve reads as they explore the trends in this ever-growing field. KEY TOPICS: Hospitality Spirit; Tourism; Characteristics of Tourism; Lodging; Lodging Operations; Cruising; Restaurants; Restaurant Operations; Managed Services; Beverages; Clubs; Theme Parks and; Attractions; Gaming Entertainment; Meetings, Conventions, and Expositions; Special Events MARKET: Students and others interested in advancing a career in the hospitality industry