Cruise Operations Management
Hospitality Perspectives
3rd Edition
Published on 25. September 2018
Book
Hardback
380 pages
978-1-138-50516-2 (ISBN)
Description
Cruise Operations Management: Hospitality Perspectives 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.
Since 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:
New content on: health, safety and security, sustainability, environmental impacts of cruise operations, changing and emerging markets, professionalism and talent management, innovation and digital technologies
A new chapter on 'Leadership in the cruise industry'
New international case studies throughout to provide a real-world insight into the industry
Additional online resources, including PowerPoint slides for instructors and student quizzes to test knowledge
This comprehensive, accessible and engaging text is essential reading for all those seeking to study cruise operations management whether for academic or vocational reasons.
Since 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:
New content on: health, safety and security, sustainability, environmental impacts of cruise operations, changing and emerging markets, professionalism and talent management, innovation and digital technologies
A new chapter on 'Leadership in the cruise industry'
New international case studies throughout to provide a real-world insight into the industry
Additional online resources, including PowerPoint slides for instructors and student quizzes to test knowledge
This comprehensive, accessible and engaging text is essential reading for all those seeking to study cruise operations management whether for academic or vocational reasons.
Reviews / Votes
'Cruise Operations Management: Hospitality Perspectives is a true "compass" for those aspiring to become future leaders within one of the most fascinating and fastest growing industries in the world, the cruise industry.' Ovi Herman, Corporate Manager, Guest Relations, Celebrity Cruises, USA'Recently updated, this is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the highly complex and fascinating world of cruise. Detailed information about the industry and working onboard, presented alongside international case studies, make this an essential text for scholars and practitioners.' Dr. Clare Weeden, University of Brighton, UK
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
79 s/w Abbildungen, 58 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 21 s/w Zeichnungen, 59 s/w Tabellen
59 Tables, black and white; 21 Line drawings, black and white; 58 Halftones, black and white; 79 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
766 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-50516-2 (9781138505162)
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Additional editions
Book
10/2018
3rd Edition
Routledge
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E-Book
09/2018
3rd Edition
Routledge
€73.99
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E-Book
09/2018
3rd Edition
Routledge
€73.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Book
02/2012
2nd Edition
Routledge
€163.42
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Persons
Philip Gibson 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.
Richard 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.
Richard 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.
Content
Chapter 1: Contemporary Cruise Operations Chapter 2: Selling Cruises and Cruise Products Chapter 3: Maritime Issues and Legislation Chapter 4: Cruise Geography Chapter 5: Planning the Itinerary Chapter 6: Working On board Chapter 7: Guest Services Chapter 8: Managing Food and Drink Operations Chapter 9: Managing Facilities Chapter 10: Health, Safety and Security Chapter 11: Talent management and Training Chapter 12: Leadership in the Cruise Industry Chapter 13: Managing Integrated Operations Chapter 14: Cruise Management Resources