This book offers students a dynamic and accessible introduction to the broad world of hospitality and tourism. Preface, Acknowledgements, Introduction, Dimension of the Hospitality Industry: A Career Overview, Foundations, Hospitality Foundations: Early Development of the Hospitality Industry, The Hospitality Industry in the United States: The Twentieth Century, Food and Beverage Perspectives, Dimensions of Food and Beverage, Food and Beverage Facilities, Food and Beverage Operations, Lodging Perspectives, Dimension of Lodging, Lodging Facilities, Lodging Operations, Hospitality Management Perspectives, Hospitality Operations Management, Travel and Tourism Perspectives, Dimensions of Travel and Tourism, Travel Services, Recreation and Entertainment and Other Tourism Attractions, Future Perspectives, Hospitality and Tourism Tomorrow: An Issues Overview, Glossary, Index.