Vol. 1, Issue 9, Part C (2015)

Abstract
The hotel industry is a mature industry marked by intense competition. Market share increases typically comes at a competitor’s expense. Industry-wide, most growth occurs in the international, rather than the domestic area. Hotels are a major employment generator in Hospitality industry. Work in the area of Hotel Management involves ensuring that all operations, including accommodation, food and drink and other hotel services run smoothly. It includes instructions in hospitality administration, hotel/motel management, restaurant and food services management, facilities planning, leisure studies, recreation administration, marketing, recreation equipment and grounds operations and maintenance, business finance, insurance and taxation, event management and guest services, personnel management, travel and logistics management, safety and health services, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific vacation types and locations.