Hospitality organizations are embracing technology in all its aspects to ensure that they can effectively compete in today's market The author cites the results of a s[...]

With the downsizing of hotel companies in the 1980s and 1990s. internships became a way of supplementing staff during peak seasons and auditioning students for full-ti[...]

The casino segment of the hospitality industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. As a result, many academics and practitioners alike cannot stay abreast of develop[...]

A number of factors influence the information processing needs of organizations, particularly with respect to the coordination and control mechanisms within a hotel. T[...]

Menu engineering is a methodology to classify menu items by their contribution margin and popularity. The process discounts the importance of food cost percentage, rec[...]

The years from 1969-74 were critical in the evolution of the passenger shipping industry from crossing to cruising. Faced with a decline in demand for point-to-point p[...]

Food service on a cruise ship presents some unique challenges. A review of food service in the cruise industry is presented along with some ideas on the future. The ca[...]

Just about everyone who ranks cruise lines puts Seabourn first on the list. The readers of Conde Nast Traveler ranked it the world's top cruise line for three consecut[...]

The President of Carnival Cruise Lines discusses his company's philosophy and operations as they relate to the "Fun Ship" cruise experience. Carnival, the world's larg[...]