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Hotbox: Inside Catering, the Food World's Riskiest Business
by Matt Lee Ted LeeJames Beard Award–winning journalists expose food industry secrets in “the Kitchen Confidential of the big-ticket catering world” (New York Times).Hotbox reveals the real-life drama behind cavernous event spaces and soaring white tents, where cooking conditions have more in common with a mobile army hospital than a restaurant. Award-winning food writers the Lee brothers steeped themselves in the catering business for four years, learning the culture from the inside out. It’s a realm where you find eccentric characters, working in extreme conditions, who must produce magical events and instantly adapt when, for instance, the host’s toast runs a half-hour too long, a hail storm erupts, or a rolling rack of hundreds of ice cream desserts goes wheels-up.Whether they’re dashing through black-tie fundraisers or celebrity-spotting at a Hamptons cookout, the Lee brothers guide you on a romp from the inner circle—the elite team of chefs using little more than their wits and Sterno to turn out lamb shanks for eight hundred—to the outer reaches of the industries that facilitate the most dazzling galas. You’ll never attend a party—or entertain on your own—in the same way after reading this book.“Lively . . . [with] just the right combination of sophistication and self-deprecation [to] show us what really goes on behind the scenes.” —The Wall Street Journal“An absorbing, immersive, appetizing tale, written with sharp intelligence and style.” —Susan Orlean, New York Times–bestselling author of The Library Book“Brilliant, gleeful . . . full of tips and secrets.” —Bill Buford, national bestselling author of Heat“[A] captivating tell-all.” —Publishers Weekly
Hotel Accommodation Management (Hospitality Essentials Series)
by Roy C. Wood<p>This book offers students a uniquely concise, accessible and comprehensive introduction to hotel accommodation management that covers the range of managerial subjects and disciplines in the sector. <p>The book focuses on enduring aspects of the accommodation management function (front office management, housekeeping, revenue management); the changing context of hotel accommodation provision (the move to ‘asset light’, the supply of accommodation, trends in hotel investment and asset management, the challenges engendered by social media and the collaborative economy to the hotel market); and the role of accommodation in additional and integrated facilities and markets (spas, resorts, MICE markets). <p>International case studies illustrating examples of practice in the industry are integrated throughout, along with study questions and other features to aid understanding and problem solving. This is essential reading for all hospitality and hotel management students.</p>
Hotel And Lodging Management: An Introduction
by Alan T. Stutts James F. WortmanHotel and Lodging Management, Second Edition prepares readers to succeed as managers in the hotel and lodging industry, while developing a solid foundation for a long and successful career. This comprehensive resource combines detailed presentations of each department in a hotel or lodging establishment along with a close examination of organizational structure and the interdependent relationship among departments. This updated Second Edition presents: New, completely updated chapters on human resources and the sales and marketing departments Up-to-date case studies reflecting the latest management trends and issues Profiles of industry pioneers working at all types of properties, from small motels to five-star hotels New sections on yield management, lodging environments, franchise companies, and management organizations Hotel and Lodging Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive tool to help readers develop the understanding, knowledge, and skills to be tomorrow's management leaders.
Hotel Asset Management: Principles And Practices
by Rich Musgrove Lori Raleigh A. J. SinghThe third edition of this book takes a look at the challenges and opportunities faced by hotel owners, lodging industry real estate professionals, and hotel company executives, with articles written by industry leaders in asset management. This edition is the most comprehensive to date and includes twenty-one chapters by 36 authors, covering topics of keen interest to hotel owners, investors and asset managers.
Hotel Convention Sales, Services and Operations
by Pat Golden-RomeroThis text provides a comprehensive look at the fast growing meetings and convention market segment. A useful “how- to” guide, it takes students through all aspects of selling and servicing a convention at a hotel or other group meeting facility. In addition, it profiles the customer for meetings and conventions, the planners in charge of site selection, and facilities they commonly use. Also includes “Industry Insiders” planning tips and case studies direct from professionals in Convention Services departments.
Hotel Industry
by Arthur I Segel Daniel Woodbury Michael HorowitzThis note teaches the critical elements to understand the fundamentals of hotel investing, ownership and management. It outlines the basics of hotel segmentation, operations, ownership, management and valuation. The changing impact of technology is also addressed.
Hotel Ivory
by Nicolas P. Retsinas Arthur I Segel Jonathan LoCheick Sanankoua is an MBA student who believes that he has found the perfect investment property, a small, independently-owned hotel, on the Ivory Coast. However, he has had trouble raising money for the investment beyond friends and family. Through contacts in the private equity industry, he has one last opportunity to pitch the deal to Asdar Capital. If unsuccessful, the time on Sanankoua's exclusivity agreement with the owners will run out.
Hotel Law: Transactions, Management and Franchising
by Nelson MigdalHotel Law, Transactions, Management and Franchising presents a practical guide to the issues that face lawyers and industry leaders working in the hospitality field. It aims to develop the reader’s understanding of the acquisition process and the complex relationships in management and franchise deals that dominate the hotel industry. This text is written primarily as a desktop reference for legal practitioners working in the hotel law field and is also suitable for students studying towards hotel and hospitality careers both at an undergraduate and law school or graduate level. The highly experienced author, contributors and editors offer insights into the industry players and their preferred positions, desired outcomes, and the potential pitfalls that can ensnare even the most well-planned deals. With broad coverage of the rapidly growing field of hospitality law—including gaming, recreation, and amenities— the book’s approach examines the dominant models of hotel ownership, management and franchising, and includes independent hotels and the move towards complex resorts. The book’s coverage of key legal topics ranges from real estate, to intellectual property, contracts, and finance.Hotel Law will give readers an understanding of the hospitality industry from the perspective of the transactional practitioner, while examining the multi-party relationships and agreements that develop between an owner, operator, licensor and lender.
Hotel Operations Management
by David Hayes Allisha Miller Jack NinemeierHotel Operations Management provides an up-to-date and comprehensive examination of all aspects of hotel administration from the viewpoint of the hotel general manager. Detailed information addresses the operating departments of a full-service hotel: Human Resources; Controller; The Front Office; Housekeeping; Food and Beverage; Safety and Property Security; Sales and Marketing; Accounting; and Facility Engineering and Maintenance. In-depth discussions highlight the importance of human resources in the labor-intensive hotel industry, franchising and contract management of properties in an ever-decreasing “Mom and Pop” segment, and hotel management in a global environment. Updated throughout to ensure that readers have the latest information, the Third Edition also includes new case studies, an entirely new chapter on guest services, and new end-of-chapter questions. This accurate book will give prospective hotel managers insight into all of the procedures effective managers use to ensure their hotel¿’s―and their own―success.
Hotel Pricing in a Social World: Driving Value In The Digital Economy (Wiley And Sas Business Ser.)
by Jeannette Ho Kelly A. McguireTake control of revenue management in the new hotel economy Hotel Pricing in a Social World: How to Drive Value in the New Hotel Economy is an insightful resource that provides guidance on improving organizational decision making to keep your hotel relevant, from a pricing standpoint, in the often chaotic hotel landscape. This groundbreaking book clearly showcases the current environment of the hotel industry, and describes new and emerging trends that can impact your revenue management tactics. This essential text prepares you to survive and thrive in today's highly competitive market, and outlines the best approach to building profitable pricing strategies that follow both tactical and strategic best practices. Revenue management has become a key activity in the highly social environment of today's hotel industry, thanks to mobile technology and social media. Though relatively new, revenue management is a quickly-evolving discipline that requires precision if you want to maintain your hotel's relevance in the market. Leverage original research, case studies, and industry examples to understand the practical application of key concepts Explore current market conditions that have an impact on revenue management Consider how advances in data management, analytics, and data visualization can impact revenue management practices Identify how revenue management can help you take advantage of market opportunities and overcome challenges Hotel Pricing in a Social World: How to Drive Value in the New Hotel Economy is an essential text for hotel CFOs, CMOs, revenue managers, and operations managers who want to leverage revenue management techniques to keep their hotel competitive.
Hotel San Carlos
by Robert A. MelikianOn the corner of Central Avenue and Monroe Street, in the center of downtown Phoenix, is the historic Hotel San Carlos. Local Native Americans once worshipped a god of learning in this same area, and so early white settlers chose the site for the city's first school, the Little Adobe School, in 1873. After the Little Adobe School, the location served as a ballpark, a brick schoolhouse, the Central School, and finally the Hotel San Carlos, which opened in March 1928. The first hotel in Phoenix to boast steam heat, elevators, and air-conditioning, Hotel San Carlos has a remarkable story and has even seen its share of movie stars, including Mae West, Gene Autry, and Marilyn Monroe. Clark Gable always stayed in the same corner room on the fourth floor so he could people-watch. Even the friendly ghost of Leone Jensen, who appears regularly at the foot of the guest beds, has added to the unique legacy and continuing popularity of Hotel San Carlos.
Hotel- und Barpsychologie
by Claus LampertHotel- und Barpsychologie, was ist denn das? Der Diplom Psychologe und Psychologische Psychotherapeut Claus Lampert stellte als Pionier auf dem Gebiet der Hotel- und Barpsychologie fest, dass sich im Gastronomie Bereich viele Mitarbeiter für psychologische Zusammenhänge interessieren. So vermittelt dieses abbildungsreiche Lehrbuch branchenrelevante fundierte psychologische Grundkenntnisse und bietet zahlreiche praktische und alltagsrelevante Übungen, die dazu anregen, die Sichtweise auf das Arbeitsfeld und sich selbst zu hinterfragen. Dieses Werk ist ein kompaktes Lehrbuch für Auszubildende, sowie ein Begleitbuch für die Fort- und Weiterbildung, wie auch eine faszinierende und spannende Lektüre für alle diejenigen, die ihre Kompetenzen und ihr Wissen in diesem Bereich erweitern wollen.
Hotel- und Barpsychologie: Psychologie für die Gastronomie
by Claus LampertHotel- und Barpsychologie, was ist denn das? Der Diplom Psychologe und Psychologische Psychotherapeut Claus Lampert stellte als Pionier auf dem Gebiet der Hotel- und Barpsychologie fest, dass sich im Gastronomie Bereich viele Mitarbeiter für psychologische Zusammenhänge interessieren. So vermittelt dieses abbildungsreiche Lehrbuch branchenrelevante fundierte psychologische Grundkenntnisse und bietet zahlreiche praktische und alltagsrelevante Übungen, die dazu anregen, die Sichtweise auf das Arbeitsfeld und sich selbst zu hinterfragen. Dieses Werk ist ein kompaktes Lehrbuch für Auszubildende, sowie ein Begleitbuch für die Fort- und Weiterbildung, wie auch eine faszinierende und spannende Lektüre für alle diejenigen, die ihre Kompetenzen und ihr Wissen in diesem Bereich erweitern wollen.
Hotels and Resorts: An investor's guide
by David HarperHotels and Resorts: An investor's guide presents a comprehensive analysis of how hotels, golf courses, spas serviced apartments, gyms and health clubs and resorts are developed, operate and are valued. Drawing on over 18 years’ experience in the leisure property industry, David Harper provides invaluable advice on how to buy, develop and sell such properties. Working through the required due diligence process for purchases, including how to identify a "good buy", through the "route map" for a successful development and ending with how to ensure you maximise your returns when selling the asset, this book covers the whole life-cycle of leisure property ownership. Examples of valuations, development issues and sales processes are taken from the USA, UK, France, Nigeria, Kenya, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Brazil provide in depth analysis on the similarities and differences in approach to hotels and resorts in various parts of the world. This book provides invaluable guidance to international investors, developers, asset managers and students in related subject areas.
Hotelverträge (essentials)
by Clemens Engelhardt Büşra ÖzdemirIn diesem essential erhält der Leser einen Überblick über gängige Hotelbetreiberverträge wie Miete, Pacht, Management, Franchise und deren jeweilige Wirkweise. Die Vertragsinhalte werden prägnant und praxisnah erläutert und bildlich dargestellt.
Hotstar
by Krishna G. Palepu Kairavi DeyHotstar was an online video streaming platform owned by Star India Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Walt Disney Corporation. Since its launch in 2015, the platform had grown to offer over 100,000 hours of TV content, movies in nine Indian languages and live coverage of popular sporting events to its 300 million viewers. Although most of Hotstar's content was offered as a free advertisement-based service, users could access exclusive movies and TV shows by paying for a monthly or annual subscription plan. Hotstar's appealing content and high-quality technology made it one of the most popular video streaming apps but it now faced increasing competition from both domestic and foreign players. The company also had to accelerate the conversion of customers who used the free advertising-based streaming service to a subscription based streaming service. At the same time, there was a need to create more unique content leveraging its digital platform, as opposed to repurposing the content created for broadcast TV for digital streaming. Given all these challenges, the company's CEO Uday Shankar wondered, how should Hotstar evolve in order for it to become a profitable and sustainable business in the next few years?
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
by Stuart C. Gilson Sarah L. AbbottOne of the leading publishers of textbooks and other educational materials for the U.S. K-12 educational instruction market has suffered a dramatic decline in sales and profits in the wake of the 2008-2009 financial market crisis and economic recession and is now overburdened with debt. To regain its competitiveness, the company has to significantly reduce its debt by billions of dollars. Company management is trying to decide which of several options is best for achieving this goal, including filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, restructuring its debt out-of-court, or filing a "pre-packaged" Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Housatonic Partners--ArchivesOne, Inc.
by Michael J. Roberts Nabil N. El-HageDescribes Housatonic Partners' investment in ArchivesOne, a records management company. The original investment was made in 1998, and subsequent investments are made by Housatonic. In 2005, as the life of the investment fund is coming to an end, Housatonic must work with management to decide when and how to exit.
Housatonic Partners--ArchivesOne, Inc.
by Michael J. Roberts Nabil N. El-HageDescribes Housatonic Partners' investment in ArchivesOne, a records management company. The original investment was made in 1998, and subsequent investments are made by Housatonic. In 2005, as the life of the investment fund is coming to an end, Housatonic must work with management to decide when and how to exit.
House Poor
by June FletcherThe housing market, like any other investment, has always had its ups and downs. But ever since it started its upswing at the beginning of this decade, the ride has become more thrilling--and more dangerous. One day, home values are skyrocketing and cheap money is up for grabs; the next day, houses linger on the market and interest rates rise alarmingly high. Home buyers and sellers are beginning to recognize that however the market moves where they live, they must be prepared to make smart housing decisions. Written by veteran real estate reporter June Fletcher, House Poor teaches you everything you need to know to weather the ups and downs of the housing market, including: How to tell whether your hometown is likely to boom or bust When to take equity out of your house How to buy as a first-time home owner or as an investor during turbulent times How to protect your home investment When and how to sell your home Today's volatile housing market could make you house poor. This book will keep you house proud.
House Price Developments in Europe: A Comparison
by Alexander W. Hoffmaister Paul Hilbers Angana Banerji Haiyan ShiA report from the International Monetary Fund.
House Prices: The Global Urban Competitiveness Report (2017–2018)
by Pengfei Ni Marco Kamiya Haibo WangThis report was jointly launched by the National Academy of Economic Strategy of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and UN-HABITAT. Using the indicator system and objective data, the competitiveness of 1,035 global cities was evaluated in detail. The report measures the development pattern of global urban competitiveness as a whole, and the gap between the relevant parties and the ideal state. It has refreshed people's past perceptions of urban rankings and confirmed that the science and technology innovation center cities and central cities of emerging economies have begun to break the inherent global cities and they have entered the ranks of the most urban competitiveness.While paying attention to the comparison of competitiveness among cities, this report further promotes the perspective to the pattern and trend change of global economic and social development from the perspective of city. The followings are new findings: First, information technology has increasingly become the primary driving force for urban development; Second, it is the three meridians that divide the global urban population and economic differentiation; Third, the soft links between cities gradually dominate the global urban system; Fourth, the formation of new global cities is beginning.
House Rules: Insights for Innovative Leaders
by Larry M. JamesMove from vision to reality. In House Rules, Larry shares essential, on the-ground leadership principles for environments as diverse as board rooms, public housing developments, hunger relief efforts, and donor cultivation. In an accessible and conversational style, he examines practical, instructive case studies and offers principled guidance for leaders in any management setting that calls for execution and action. A great resource for leadership development and motivation, House Rules will inspire leaders to face the daunting challenges ahead and expect big results.
House Signs and Collegiate Fun: Sex, Race, and Faith in a College Town
by Chaise LadousaIt's no secret that fun is important to American college students, but it is unusual for scholars to pay attention to how undergraduates represent and reflect on their partying. Linguist and anthropologist Chaise LaDousa explores the visual manifestations of collegiate fun in a Midwestern college town where house signs on off-campus student residences are a focal point of college culture. With names like Boot 'N Rally, The Plantation, and Crib of the Rib, house signs reproduce consequential categories of gender, sexuality, race, and faith in a medium students say is benign. Through his analysis of house signs and what students say about them, LaDousa introduces the reader to key concepts and approaches in cultural analysis.