{"product_id":"cruise-operations-management-hospitality-perspectives-paperback","title":"Cruise Operations Management: Hospitality Perspectives - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilip Gibson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard Parkman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCruise Operations Management: Hospitality Perspectives\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive and contextualised overview of hospitality services for the cruise industry. As well as providing a background to the cruise industry, it also looks deeper into the management issues, providing a practical guide for students and professionals alike. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince the last edition of this book was published, there have been many important developments in the industry. This third edition has been updated to include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew content on: health, safety and security, sustainability, environmental impacts of cruise operations, changing and emerging markets, professionalism and talent management, innovation and digital technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new chapter on 'Leadership in the cruise industry'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew international case studies throughout to provide a real-world insight into the industry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional online resources, including PowerPoint slides for instructors and student quizzes to test knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive, accessible and engaging text is essential reading for all those seeking to study cruise operations management whether for academic or vocational reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Gibson\u003c\/strong\u003e is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth having recently retired as the Academic Director of the University Hotel School and Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning). He introduced the BSc (Hons) Cruise Management in 2003 and was also the driving force in developing the University Hotel School\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Parkman is a lecturer in leadership and programme leader for the BSc (Hons) Cruise Management at the University of Plymouth. He is also the programme leader for Hospitality, Tourism and Cruise Management programmes for HKU SPACE in Hong Kong and the Regional Development Manager for the University of Plymouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 380\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51779427270944,"sku":"9781138505179","price":119.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c85f12ec282ed02631b6b84ff7adf22d.webp?v=1780516962","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/cruise-operations-management-hospitality-perspectives-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}