The hospitality industry's rapid evolution provides career-seekers with tremendous opportunity–and unique challenges. Changes in the global economy, rising interest in ecotourism, the influence of internet commerce, and a myriad of other trends contribute to the dynamic nature of this exciting field. Introduction to Hospitality Management presents a thorough overview of historical perspectives, current trends, and real-world practices. This book presents real-world examples of traditional methods alongside insightful discussions surrounding changes in consumer demands and key issues affecting the industry.

1. Hospitality Industry

2. Foodservice

3. Food System

4. Lodging

5. Tourism Industry

6. Leadership

Gauri Srivastava is Hospitality Technology’s Editor, with a concentration on the hotel industry.  She has more than five years of experience as a B2B journalist. She is responsible for the hotel beat at the magazine and often writes about AI, VR, IoT and other emerging technologies affecting hospitality.