Front Office

Designed for all students of hospitality and tourism management, the second edition of this best selling text gives a modern approach to front office operations and management using realistic scenarios set in the hotel environment Key features of this essential text:* user-friendly style of writing and accessible page layout enables students to use it as a reference book as well as a textbook* updated in the light of recent developments such as global distribution systems and the internet* greater focus on increasing yield and expansion of vital management aspects such as staffing and equipment* additional extended, practical exercise material.Front Office reflects the importance of different features of the receptionist's work and is divided into four main sections:* Procedural aspects* Dealing with people* Increasing yield* Management aspectsFront Office is ideal for GNVQ/ BTEC students, those taking the professional exams of the HCIMA, and for undergraduates and postgraduates studying hospitality and tourism management and all relevant executive courses.