The International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management is the definitive reference work for any individual studying or working in the hospitality industry. This new edition updates and significantly revises 25% of the entries and has an additional 20 new entries. New online material makes it the most up-to-date and accessible Hospitality Management encyclopedia on the market. It covers all of the relevant issues in the field of hospitality management from both a sectoral level: Lodging, Restaurants/Food service, Time-share, Clubs and Events as well as a functional one: Accounting & Finance, Marketing, Strategic Management, Human Resources, Information Technology and Facilities Management. Its unique user-friendly structure enables readers to find exactly the information they require at a glance; whether they require broad detail which takes a more crosssectional view across each subject field, or more focused information which looks closely at specific topics and issues within the hospitality industry today.