Tourism, Hospitality and Events Textbooks

New and Published Textbooks

1. Conferences and Conventions 3rd edition

   A Global Industry

   By Tony Rogers

   Series: Events Management

   Conferences and Conventions: A Global Industry 3rd edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the key elements of the global conference, convention and meetings industry. It examines the industry’s origins, structure, economic, social and environmental impacts, education, training and career...

   Published January 13th 2013 by Routledge
2. Tourist Cities

   By Dan Knox

   This book considers the relationship between tourism and the city from a range of sociological, economic and environmental approaches to fully explore the nature of tourism in cities around the world, bridging both managment and social sicence perspectives. In doing so the book offers students a...

   Published December 29th 2012 by Routledge
3. Student's Guide to Writing Dissertations and Theses in Tourism Studies and Related Disciplines

   By Tim Coles, David Timothy Duval, Gareth Shaw

   Around the world every year very many students have to complete dissertations or theses as part of their undergraduate or masters studies in tourism and related subjects. Often this substantial piece of self-directed work is the culmination of their programmes. More than just a means to consolidate...

   Published December 17th 2012 by Routledge
4. Events and the Environment

   By Robert Case

   Many of our planet’s support systems are in crisis. Climate change, resource shortages and environmental pollution threaten our economy and lifestyles. Society as a whole needs to adopt policies that can meet these challenges. The ever expanding event industry is no exception. Anyone involved in...

   Published December 10th 2012 by Routledge
5. Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries

   2nd Edition

   By Dennis Nickson

   Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries 2nd Edition, takes an integrated look at HRM policies and practices in the tourism and hospitality industries. Utilising existing human resource management (HRM) theory and practice, it contextualises it to the tourism and...

   Published December 3rd 2012 by Routledge
6. Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism

   Theoretical and Practical Dimensions

   By Cheryl Mallen, Lorne Adams

   Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, Event Management in Sport, Recreation and Tourism provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical framework for planning and managing events. Focusing on the role of the event manager and their diverse responsibilities through each phase of the...

   Published December 3rd 2012 by Routledge
7. Managing Major Sports Events

   Theory and Practice

   By Milena Parent, Sharon Smith-Swan

   The hosting of major sporting events can be a key tool in the development of cities and countries around the world. If carried out effectively these events can not only bring prestige to an area but can leave the local population with a legacy of improved infrastructure and facilities. Managing...

   Published November 25th 2012 by Routledge
8. Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry

   Principles of Sustainable Operations

   By Philip Sloan, Willy Legrand, Joseph S. Chen

   Sustainability is one of the single most important global issues facing the world. A clear understanding of the issues surrounding climate change, global warming, air and water pollution, ozone depletion, deforestation, the loss of biodiversity and global poverty is essential for every future...

   Published November 25th 2012 by Routledge
9. Hairdressing: Level 3

   The Interactive Textbook

   By Charlotte Church, Alison Read

   For Level 3 Hairdressing students on NVQ, SVQ and VRQ courses.A genuinely new and innovative way for students to study hairdressing, this new textbook is supported with extensive multimedia material and activities at no extra cost. Some books include a few videos and basic materials, but this title...

   Published August 23rd 2012 by Routledge
10. Hairdressing: Level 1

    The Interactive Textbook

    By Charlotte Church, Alison Read

    For Level 1 Hairdressing students on NVQ, SVQ and VRQ courses. A genuinely new and innovative way for students to study hairdressing, this new textbook is supported with extensive multimedia material and activities at no extra cost. Some books include a few videos and basic materials, but this...

    Published June 11th 2012 by Routledge