Global Entrepreneurial Trends in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Global Entrepreneurial Trends in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Author: Batabyal, Debasish
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2020-03-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799826058

Tourism has been gaining importance in recent decades with its increasing socio-economic, geo-political, and ecological contributions, including its potential contribution to GDP, foreign exchange, and international business. At this juncture, an assessment and analysis of the scope, opportunities, and challenges of tourism and hospitality entrepreneurship is essential to the economic development of numerous countries. Global Entrepreneurial Trends in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry is a pivotal reference source that provides conceptualized ideas regarding the scope, prospects, and challenges of tourism and hospitality entrepreneurship. While highlighting topics such as destination tourism, multigenerational travel, and social entrepreneurship, this publication explores the relationship among tourism, hotel management, transportations, international trade, cargo and supply chain management, as well as the inter-linkages among various sectors and sub-sectors of the tourism industry. This book is ideally designed for entrepreneurs, directors, restaurateurs, travel agents, hotel management, industry professionals, academics, professors, and students.

Entrepreneurship Education in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Entrepreneurship Education in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Author: Bagri, Satish Chandra
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2022-05-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799895122

Entrepreneurship education is a rapidly evolving field that is critical to the development of well-equipped and competent business leaders. The importance of training the future generation of managers and leaders cannot be overlooked as they play a vital role in ensuring the survival of various industries and companies. Entrepreneurship Education in Tourism and Hospitality Management provides an in-depth look at various cases of entrepreneurship education in the tourism and hospitality industries across the world as well as their recent changes and developments. This book also advances the literature in the field of entrepreneurship education by broadening the discussion on the recent trends and ongoing challenges to include perspectives on creating the next generation of tourism and hospitality entrepreneurs. Covering topics such as digital education and tourism sustainability, this reference work is ideal for administrators, academicians, policymakers, entrepreneurs, scholars, researchers, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism
Author: Maureen Brookes
Publisher: Goodfellow Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2015-09-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1910158291

'Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism: a global perspective' gives a new and definitive overview of the vital role and effective practice of entrepreneurship in one of the most dynamic industry sectors in the world. The highly qualified international team of contributors ensures a global perspective.

Global Trends, Practices, and Challenges in Contemporary Tourism and Hospitality Management

Global Trends, Practices, and Challenges in Contemporary Tourism and Hospitality Management
Author: Batabyal, Debasish
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2019-04-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522584951

As one of the largest service industries serving millions of international and domestic individuals yearly, it is important to understand the current trends, practices, and challenges surrounding tourism. Emphasized by the effects on people, management processes, and technological advancements, this economic and socio-cultural phenomenon’s importance is increasing worldwide. Global Trends, Practices, and Challenges in Contemporary Tourism and Hospitality Management discusses and analyzes the impacts of new trends in the tourism industry, including sub-sectors of tourism, and revisits existing trends, identifies new types and forms of tourism, and discusses the influence and use of technology. Featuring research on topics such as guest retention, predictive analysis, and ecotourism practices, the material collected is ideally designed for managers, travel agents, industry professionals, practitioners, consultants, and researchers.

The Emerald Handbook of Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality

The Emerald Handbook of Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
Author: Marios Sotiriadis
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2018-07-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1787435296

This book is a practical handbook for entrepreneurship in tourism related industries. The book will provide students and prospective entrepreneurs with the knowledge, know-how and best practices in order to assist them in planning, implementing and managing business ventures in the field of tourism.

Global Hospitality and Tourism Management Technologies

Global Hospitality and Tourism Management Technologies
Author: Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781613500415

"This book is a comprehensive source of information for those interested in tourism and hospitality management, approaches, and trends, and, covers the emerging research topics that will define the future of IT and cultural development in the 21st century"--Provided by publisher.

Handbook of Research on Global Hospitality and Tourism Management

Handbook of Research on Global Hospitality and Tourism Management
Author: Camillo, Angelo A.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 654
Release: 2015-08-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466686073

The tourism industry is a multi-billion dollar enterprise, with more people from all cultures and nationalities choosing to spend their leisure time traveling and visiting new locations. To exploit this burgeoning market, tourism agencies must carefully consider the desires and goals of travelers from around the world. The Handbook of Research on Global Hospitality and Tourism Management contributes to the body of knowledge on travel and tourism by presenting a global view of the hospitality industry, including theoretical research into industry trends as well as case studies from around the world. This handbook provides travel agents, owner-operators, and students and researchers in the hospitality industry with the latest research, findings, and developments in the field. Within this handbook of cutting-edge research, readers will find chapters and cases on topics such as travel and tourism in a global economy; local, glocal, and international hospitality; challenges in environmental management; cultural cuisine; and destination management, among others.

Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Industries

Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Industries
Author: Michael Rimmington
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2009-11-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136405569

Entrepreneurship is the engine that drives any successful industry or economy. In the rapidly evolving hospitality, tourism and leisure sector worldwide this is particularly true. This new text is designed to develop a greater understanding of the process and context for entrepreneurship as well as to provide key concepts which will enable the reader to become more entrepreneurial themselves. The text unites appropriate theory with copious real world examples giving the student, manager or trainer a powerful framework for understanding every aspect of this vital business function. Rigorously developed by authors with wide teaching and industry experience it contains: *Clear learning objectives and teaching structure *Up-to-date cases throughout *The widest possible coverage of the latest research and literature *A clear focus on the dynamic hospitality, tourism and leisure sector. Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Industries is an essential teaching tool and reference on all serious academic and professional courses and gives a uniquely powerful overview of the subject for students and trainees.

Contemporary Management Approaches to the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Contemporary Management Approaches to the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Author: Pius, Abraham
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2020-03-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799822060

The hospitality, travel, and tourism industries play a major role in citizen wellbeing, socio-cultural integration, and the economic advancement of a nation. The industries are increasingly complex in operation, demanding excellence across a far-reaching and diverse set of capabilities and changes in management practices across the board. With growing expectations for a better service quality from the users and endless calls for value-added service, managers are under constant pressure to improve their services across all aspects while growing customer numbers to meet various stakeholder expectations. Contemporary Management Approaches to the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry is a key reference source that provides crucial knowledge on the application of new management practices and trends in the tourism industry. While highlighting topics such as service quality, culture sensitivity, and brand marketing, this publication explores the influence of globalization and the methods of sustainable business practices. This book is ideally designed for managers, hotel directors, restaurateurs, researchers, industry professionals, professors, and students seeking cutting-edge hospitality and tourism management strategies.