{"product_id":"food-and-beverage-management-operations-opportunities-and-trends-in-tourism-hospitality-and-events-hardcover","title":"Food and Beverage Management: Operations, Opportunities, and Trends in Tourism, Hospitality, and Events - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eApril Merenda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood and Beverage Management\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e provides undergraduate tourism, hospitality and events mangement students with a comprehensive overview of food and beverage operations alongside broader trends, including technological innovations and sustainability goals.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStructured into four parts, this textbook examines: \u003cbr\u003e-The role of food and beverage in the tourism, hospitality and events industries, and the essentials of planning and managing operations \u003cbr\u003e-A variety of food and beverage contexts including catering for global events, resorts, cruise ships and quick-service and elevated dining experiences \u003cbr\u003e-Contemporary trends in culinary tourism and the influence of social media, celebrity chefs and the Michelin Guide on the industry \u003cbr\u003e-The impact of technology and sustainability practices on the sector, and opportunities for long-term growth aligning with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood and Beverage Management\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eincludes real-world examples from Uber Eats, \u003ci\u003eThe White Lotus\u003c\/i\u003e, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and the rise of gastro-tourism in destinations such as Belize and New Orleans. With in-text learning features including learning objectives and reflective questions, insights from practitioners who work in food and beverage management and online resources including PowerPoint lecturer slides, this textbook will prepare students and entrepreneurs for a career in tourism, hospitality and events.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApril Merenda\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor in Hospitality Management and Director of the International Hospitality Management Graduate Program at St. John's University, New York, USA. She has held key positions within the hospitality and tourism industry for over four decades, including as co-founder of Gutsy Women Travel, which promotes travel uniquely designed for women. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 30, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45311197347919,"sku":"9781398622692","price":144.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/yLlD0Tuh7c9781398622692.webp?v=1779836205","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/food-and-beverage-management-operations-opportunities-and-trends-in-tourism-hospitality-and-events-hardcover","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}