Hotel and Restaurant Management

Principles of Tourism and Hotel Management

Principles of Tourism and Hotel Management

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  • About the Editor
    • Introduces fundamental concepts of tourism systems, including demand drivers, destination lifecycle, and market segmentation.
    • Explores the interrelationship between tourism and hotel sectors, covering strategic planning, revenue management, and sustainable practices.
    • Examines government policies, industry regulations, and global trends shaping tourism growth and hotel development.

Weston-Riley is a tourism-and-hospitality professor with a Ph.D. in Tourism Management, specializing in destination marketing and hotel-resort operations. He has designed undergraduate curricula covering tourism economics, sustainable-tourism strategies, and revenue-management principles. Weston publishes textbooks on lodging operations and guides on balancing occupancy-maximization with guest experience. He mentors graduate students on research in immersive-tourism trends and digital visitor-engagement platforms. His ongoing projects explore virtual-reality tours as a pre-booking engagement tool.