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New Books - Lodging
Mountain Resort Marketing and Management by
This book covers branding, management, and revenue optimization in an industry where very heavy investments are requested and mature markets need to ensure they remain competitive.
Publication Date: 2021-08-25
The Practical Guide to Achieving Customer Satisfaction in Events and Hotels by
The Practical Guide to Achieving Customer Satisfaction in Events and Hotels presents expert-led insight of customer service best practice within events and hotels.
Publication Date: 2022-07-18
American Hotel by
Historian David Freeland examines the Waldorf from the opening of its first location in 1893 through its rise to a place of influence on the local, national, and international stage.
Call Number: TX941.W33 F74 2021
The Future of Airbnb and the 'Sharing Economy' by
This book deconstructs the 'sharing' marketing narratives surrounding Airbnb and similar platforms. It provides a conceptual analysis of the 'sharing economy' and accommodation sector and furthers the ongoing discussion surrounding Airbnb and the social sustainability of city tourism.
Publication Date: 2019
The Story of Hilton Hotels : 'Little Americas' by
'Little Americas' provides both an informative historical analysis of the development of the company, as well an engaging narrative about Conrad Hilton himself, illustrating how he fulfilled the typical American dream of rising from rags to riches and constructing a multinational hotel empire.
Publication Date: 2019
Fantastic Escapes: Architecture and Design for Stylish Stays by
Fantastic Escapes: Architecture and Design for Stylish Stays features somewhere in the region of 200 boutique hotels and B&B projects from around the world.
Call Number: NK2195.H6 F36 2018
Checking Out: What the rise of the sharing economy means for the future of the hotel industry by
An industry insider's look at how the world's hospitality sector is addressing new challengers, such as the rise of Airbnb, and how it is reinventing itself for a new age of hospitality in an online world of sharing communities.
Call Number: TX911.2.D64 2020
The Plaza: the secret life of America's most famous hotel by
The Plaza is the account of one vaunted New York City address that has become synonymous with wealth and scandal, opportunity and tragedy. With glamour on the surface and strife behind the scenes, it is the story of how one hotel became a mirror reflecting New York's place at the center of the country's cultural narrative for over a century.
Call Number: TX941.P58 2019
Other related books
Cutting Edge Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism by
Cutting Edge Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism sits at the forefront of fast-paced developments in the tourism and hospitality industry, highlighting the importance of applied and pure research to address the theoretical and practical problems and gaps. Approaching from different perspectives including economic, social, cultural, environmental, political, and technological, this edited collection reviews traditional research methods and re-assesses them to suit contemporary problems and research agendas. Developing recent research strategies under the umbrella of quantitative and qualitative research methods - such as the use of structural equation modeling analysis, applied econometric research, network theory and social network analysis, using tracking mobility and planning exercises, fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis, necessary condition analysis, and netnography approaches - can offer promising solutions. A necessity for academics and practitioners in the tourism and hospitality sector,Cutting Edge Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism expands existing knowledge, generating innovative research.
Publication Date: 2023-01-25
Peer to Peer Accommodation Networks: An Examination by
Peer to Peer Accommodation networks presents a new conceptual framework which offers an initial explanation for the continuing and rapid success of 'disruptive innovators' and their effects on the international hospitality industry, with a specific focus on Airbnb, in the international context.
Publication Date: 2017
Contemporary Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism by
. Contemporary Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism delivers a comprehensive collection of chapters including new insights for traditional paradigms, approaches, and methods, as well as more recent developments in research methodology in the context of tourism and hospitality.
Call Number: TX 911.C66 2022
Print Books
Browsing
Print books relating to the Lodging Industry are generally found in the following call number ranges:
| Subject | Call Number Range |
|---|---|
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General lodging |
TX907 - TX911.3 |
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Timeshares, vacation ownership |
HD7289.2 |
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Housekeeping, maintenance |
TX928s |
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Accounting |
HF5686s |
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Law |
KFs |
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Design, architecture |
NA7800s |
Reference Sources
It is often a good idea to begin your research with the following types of reference sources, which are designed to be consulted for topic overview or for authoritative information. In many cases, they contain vital information that cannot be found anywhere else.
The following books can be found in the Rosen Library reference section:
| Title | Call Number |
|---|---|
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Complete Guide to Bed & Breakfasts, Inns, & Guesthouses in the United States, Canada, & Worldwide |
Rosen REF TX909 .L35 |
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Directory of Hotel and Lodging Companies |
Rosen REF TX907 .D5 |
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Hotel Business Green Book |
Rosen REF TX911.3 .M3 H611 |
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Industry Study of Innkeeping Operations & Finance |
Rosen REF TX911.2 .A16 2009-2010 |
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International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management |
Rosen REF TX905 .I68 2005 |
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Plunkett's Airline, Hotel, & Travel Industry Almanac |
Rosen REF TX907.2 .P58 |
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SAGE Handbook of Hospitality Management |
Rosen REF TX911.3.M27 S14 2008 |
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Timeshare Vacation Ownership Resort Directory |
Rosen REF HD7287.65 .T564 |
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Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts, & Spas |
Rosen REF TX907.2.Z34 T67 |
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Travel & Leisure Market Research Handbook |
Rosen REF G155 .U6 T74 |
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Travel Weekly’s Ultimate Hotel Guide |
Rosen REF G155. A1 T671 |
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Trends in the Hotel Industry (USA ed.) |
Rosen REF TX909 .A1 H3 |
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Woodall's North America Campground Directory |
Rosen REF GV198.56 .W66 |
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ZagatSurvey .. Top International Hotels, Resorts & Spas |
Rosen REF TX907.Z3285 |