Title:
Using computers in hospitality
Author:
O'Connor, Peter.
ISBN:
9781844800452
Personal Author:
Edition:
3rd ed.
Publication Information:
Australia ; [Belmont, CA.?] : Thomson, 2004.
Physical Description:
xiii, 313 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents:
An introduction to computers in the hospitality industry -- Computer hardware -- Computer software -- Computer networks and communications -- The Internet and the World Wide Web -- Developing a Web site -- Hotel electronic distribution -- Hotel distribution on the Web -- Hotel computer applications -- Catering computer systems -- Back-office systems -- Selecting and installing a computer system.
Abstract:
An introduction for those beginning to study the hospitality industry, this work explains the uses computers have in hotels, bars and venues. Developments including interactive TV, Web distribution and central reservation systems are explored.