Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management

Combining critical theory with real-world insights, this introductory-level textbook provides a modern, inclusive approach to the hospitality and tourism industry.

As the industry rapidly evolves with significant shifts in demographics, technology and global interconnectedness, Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism prepares undergraduate Tourism and Hospitality students to navigate these changes in their future careers by providing a solid foundation in core principles while highlighting the importance of embracing diversity and innovation.

This textbook offers a practical overview of the key facets of the hospitality, tourism and events industry, with:

- An introduction to food and beverage management, hotel and lodging management, leisure and recreation, and transport

- Advice from leading hospitality and tourism professionals

- Real-world examples from Hilton, Marriott, Sodexo and UN Tourism

Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism includes in-text learning features such as scenario-based exercises and reflective questions to help students apply hospitality and tourism industry theory to practice. Online resources include PowerPoint lecturer slides, blog posts and videos featuring practitioners, and additional exercises and reflective questions.

Author Biography

Annemarie M. Turpin is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Hospitality Management Advisory Board at The Ohio State University, USA. With over three decades of industry experience, she has held leadership roles with Marriott and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, including in general management, hotel operations, training and development. She has been recognized as General Manager of the Year by the Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association and Fairfield Inn by Marriott.