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Hospitality Reference Resources

DICTIONARIES & ENCYCLOPEDIAS

An A-Z of Food and Drink
Life Sciences Library (4th Floor Paterno), Reference: TX349.A86 2002

The Chef's Companion
3rd Floor Paterno: TX349.R48 2003
Electronic version through netLibrary. Click on link in CAT record.

Culinary Biographies
Business Library, Reference: TX649.A1C85 2006

A Dictionary of Travel and Tourism Terminology, 2nd ed.
Business Library, Reference: G155.A1B38 2005

Dictionary of Travel, Tourism and Hospitality, 3rd ed.
Business Library, Reference: G155.A1M397 2003

Encyclopedia of Ecotourism
Business Library, Reference: G156.E26E53 2001

Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
Life Sciences Library (4th Floor Paterno), Reference: GT2850.E53 2003
Electronic version through Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click on link in CAT record.

Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
Life Sciences Library (4 th Floor Paterno), Reference: TX349.E45 2004

Encyclopedia of Tourism
Business Library, Reference: G155.A1E4295 2000
Electronic version through netLibrary. Click on link in CAT record.

Gambling in America : An Encyclopedia of History, Issues, and Society
Business Library, Reference: GV1301.T47

International Dictionary of Event Management
Business Library, Reference: GT3404.I57 2001

International Encyclopedia of Hospitality Management
Business Library, Reference: TX905.I68 2005

Oxford Companion to Food, 2nd ed.
Life Sciences Library (4th Floor Paterno), Reference: TX349.D36 2006

Webster's New World Dictionary of Culinary Arts
Life Sciences Library (4th Floor Paterno), Reference: TX349.L33 2001

 

DIRECTORIES

Culinary Schools
Business Library, Reference: TX667.C85

Vault Guide to the Top Hospitality & Tourism Industry Employers
Business Library, Reference: TX911.3.V62V38

 

GUIDES & HANDBOOKS

The Complete 21 st Century Travel & Hospitality Marketing Handbook
3rd Floor Paterno: G155.A1C5349 2004

The Handbook of Contemporary Hospitality Management
3rd Floor Paterno: TX911.3.M27H373 1999

Opening a Restaurant or Other Food Business Starter Kit
3rd Floor Paterno: TX911.3.M27F835 2005

Researching and Writing Dissertations in Hospitality and Tourism
3rd Floor Paterno: TX911.5.R47 1998

The Restaurant Manager's Handbook, 3rd rev. ed.
3rd Floor Paterno: TX911.3.M27B76 2003

Tourism Research Methods: Integrating Theory with Practice
3rd Floor Paterno: G155.A1T59246 2005

 

STATISTICAL COMPENDIUM

Compendium of Tourism Statistics
Business Library, Reference: G155.A1T5896

Domestic Outlook for Travel and Tourism
Business Library, Reference: G155.U6T69

Domestic Travel Market Report
Business Library, Reference: G155.U6T68

The Economic Review of Travel in America
Business Library, Reference: G155.U6E32

The Host Study
Business Library, Reference: TX909.A1H67

Hourly Wages for Foodservice Occupations
Business Library, Reference: HD4966.H72H68

International Outlook for Travel and Tourism
Business Library, Reference: G155.U6T72

The Power of Travel
Business Library, Reference: G155.A1T692

Quickservice Restaurant Trends
Business Library, Reference: TX945.Q53

Restaurant Industry Forecast
Business Library, Reference: TX945.N39

Restaurant Industry Numbers: 25 Year History, 1970-1995
Business Library, Reference: TX945.R476 1998

Restaurant Industry Operations Report
Business Library, Reference: TX911.3.F5L303

Restaurant Spending
Business Library, Reference TX945.R47

Tableservice Trends
Business Library, Reference: TX909.A1T32

Trends in the Hotel Industry
Business Library, Reference: TX909.A1H301

Who's Buying at Restaurants & Carry-Outs
Business Library, Reference: TX945.W46

Who's Buying for Travel
Business Library, Reference: G155.U6.W46

 

SELECTED JOURNALS

Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly
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Country Reports get-it button for requested title   Lodging get-it button for requested title
Food Management: Ideas for Colleges, Healthcare, Schools and Business Dining get-it button for requested title   Lodging Hospitality get-it button for requested title
FoodService Director get-it button for requested title   Nation's Restaurant News get-it button for requested title
Food Service Equipment and Supplies get-it button for requested title   Pizza Today get-it button for requested title
Foodservice Research International get-it button for requested title   Restaurant Business get-it button for requested title
Hotel and Motel Management get-it button for requested title   Restaurant Hospitality get-it button for requested title
Hotel Business get-it button for requested title   Restaurants & Institutions get-it button for requested title
Hotels get-it button for requested title   School Foodservice & Nutrition get-it button for requested title
International Gaming & Wagering Business get-it button for requested title   Travel Weekly get-it button for requested title
Journal of Foodservice Business Research get-it button for requested title   Vacation Ownership World get-it button for requested title

 

SELECTED WEBSITES

American Hotel and Lodging Association
Search this site to locate industry data and recent news relating to the lodging industry.

American Gaming Association
Provides detailed data on the U.S. gaming industry, including casino revenues.

American Resort Development Association
Provides data on the resort, timeshare, and vacation homes sectors of the lodging industry.

Cruise Lines International Association
A rich source of information on the cruise industry.

Hospitality Technology
This site includes articles about technology applications in the hospitality industry.

Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Provides statistics about tourism and gaming in Las Vegas.

Meeting Professionals Industry
Provides information on the meeting industry.

New Jersey Casino Control Commission
This regulatory agency's site is a good source of data on New Jersey casinos, including statistics relating to revenue and employment.

National Restaurant Association
This association is regarded as the leading trade association for the U.S. restaurant industry and it's Website is a rich source of statistical data and industry news.

NRN-Online
This site, created by Nation's Restaurant News, is an excellent source of marketing, financial, legislative, and headline news for the food service industry.

School Nutrition Association
This site is a good source of information on issues relating to school foodservice.

Travel Industry Association of America
This organization represents all sectors of the U.S. travel and tourism industry. The Association's Website includes data on travel volume, travel expenditures, travel trends, and the economic impact of travel and tourism on the U.S. economy.

World Tourism Organization
This organization disseminates detailed data on global tourism including statistics on international tourist arrivals, international tourism receipts, and top tourism destinations.

 

PENN STATE LINKS

Career Information Resource Guide

Faculty Publications, Pennyslvania State University, School of Hospitality Management

"Locating Company Information" Tutorial

"Locating Industry Information" Tutorial

Lodging and Gaming Industries Guide

Restaurant & Food Service Industry Guide

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