Hotel Finance is a comprehensive textbook, designed especially for the students of Hotel Management. The book explores theoretical financial concepts relevant to the hospitality organizations, such as Financial Analysis and Planning, Management of Working Capital, Capital Budgeting, Long Term Financing for Hospitality Organizations in detail. The book imparts a good understanding of financial principles to the students of hospitality studies and discusses issues related to the changes in the financial environment affecting the hospitality business. The book has a lot of case studies, which have been taken from the hospitality industry. The problems and illustrations are also directed at the application of the principles of finance to the hospitality business. Each chapter contains adequate self-test questions that serve as checkpoints for students to assess their level of understanding.

Hospitality Finance and Accounting provides a uniquely concise, accessible and comprehensive introduction to hospitality, finance and accounting from a managerial perspective. By avoiding unnecessary jargon and focusing on the essentials, this book offers a crucial breakdown of this often overly-complex subject area. The concise chapters cover the essential concepts, ideas and formulas to be mastered within the hospitality industry including income statements, balance sheets, pricing and budgeting. Each chapter is split into two sections: theory and practice, giving students practical insight into the everyday realities of the hospitality industry through case studies which show how theories are applied to a range of relevant scenarios. Emphasis is placed particularly on the practices of revenue and budget management within the food and beverage industry. This will be an essential introductory yet practical resource for all Hospitality students and future managers within the industry.

The Blue Book is an ultimate guide for financial and management accounting in the hotel industry, and it is like no other. Some academic books for the hospitality industry do exist; however, as the term "hospitality industry" refers to lodging, food & beverage, event planning, transportation, and recreation, the industry is already complex on its own. It explains why such books do not conveniently cater to a hotel's needs. Moreover, these books dedicate many pages to corporate financing, which has little or nothing to do with the property level. Although there are some ground rules within the hospitality industry, the hotel has its unique accounting procedures and techniques, and this is when this book plays a main role.With over twenty years of valuable experience with the best international hotel operators in six countries, the author shares the essential and practical knowledge and guidelines to build a strong Finance Division in hotels. Therefore, this book perfectly caters to all financial professionals, from the start of their careers to becoming finance leaders.The contents of this book are certainly comprehensive and thorough - highly relevant and easy to understand. This makes it suitable for financial professionals, stakeholders including division heads, general managers, auditors, owners, and owner's representatives. All will greatly benefit from it. The Blue Book includes the following twelve parts that provide the most essential needed information to understand the hotel finance functions and to build a strong finance division:Part One: Basic AccountingPart Two: Revenue ManagementPart Three: Cost ManagementPart Four: Labor ManagementPart Five: Other Expenses GuidelinesPart Six: Financial AnalysisPart Seven: Budgeting and ForecastingPart Eight: Cash ManagementPart Nine: Hotel InvestmentsPart Ten: Hotel Management SoftwarePart Eleven: Financial Functions and SOPsPart Twelve: Parent-Child Chart of AccountsThis book uses the Uniform System of Accounts and GAAP as its main reference, ensuring that the information provided to the readers is the most updated and relevant version of the modern hotel industry.

Real-world advice for quick retention of the most important business concepts and skills of hospitality finance Hospitality Financial Management provides a straightforward, practical approach to help the hospitality manager effectively analyze hospitality industry management reports and financial statements; prepare accurate business forecasts, strategic pricing models, and effective cost-control systems; manage working capital; develop and finance growth strategies; perform investment analysis; prepare investment packages; negotiate and structure business deals; and ultimately increase shareholder value and personal wealth. This comprehensive how-to book includes: Feature Stories--brief histories of famous hospitality leaders highlighting how they have used financial management skills to attain success for their companies and significant financial rewards for themselves Learning Outcomes--a summary of key topics covered in each chapter Finance in Action--scenarios that apply the concepts, skills, and techniques presented in the chapter to real-world situations. A step-by-step solution is provided for each problem to walk the reader through the necessary financial calculations The Real Deal--boxed inserts that emphasize the relevance of the book by linking financial concepts to fun facts associated with situations students either have or will encounter in their everyday lives Concept Checks--case studies that reinforce the materials presented and enable students to practice their analytic and problem-solving skills Hospitality Financial Management is the perfect book for undergraduate and graduate hospitality management students, hospitality industry managers, and owners of small hospitality businesses.

Financial Management for Hospitality Decision Makers is written specifically for those 'decision makers' in the industry who need to be able to decipher accountant 'speak' and reports in order to use this information to its best advantage and achieve maximum profits. The area of accounting and finance is a vital but often inaccessible part of the hospitality business. However, having the knowledge and the ability to use it properly makes all the difference to the turnover and success of a business. Financial Management for Hospitality Decision Makers is written specifically for those industry executives who need to be able to decipher, appreciate and utilise valuable financial management tools and techniques in order to realise maximum profits. Highly practical in its scope and approach, this book: · Outlines the procedure and purpose behind various financial activities - including budgeting, year-end financial statement analysis, double-entry accounting, managing and analysing costs, working capital management, and investment decision making · Demonstrates how an appropriate analysis of financial reports can drive your business strategy forward from a well-informed base · Clearly highlights the key financial issues you need to consider in a host of decision making situations · Includes a range of problems to help readers appraise their understanding of concepts - with solutions provided for lecturers at http://textbooks.elsevier.com. At all times, the book rigorously applies itself to the specific needs of the hospitality decision-maker, contextualising and explaining financial decision making and control in this light. Combining a user-friendly structure with frequent international cases, worked examples and sample reports to illuminate the theory, Financial Management for Hospitality Decision Makers is ideal for all students of hospitality, as well as being a vital source of information for practitioners already in the industry.

The hospitality, travel, and tourism industries play a major role in citizen wellbeing, socio-cultural integration, and the economic advancement of a nation. The industries are increasingly complex in operation, demanding excellence across a far-reaching and diverse set of capabilities and changes in management practices across the board. With growing expectations for a better service quality from the users and endless calls for value-added service, managers are under constant pressure to improve their services across all aspects while growing customer numbers to meet various stakeholder expectations. Contemporary Management Approaches to the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry is a key reference source that provides crucial knowledge on the application of new management practices and trends in the tourism industry. While highlighting topics such as service quality, culture sensitivity, and brand marketing, this publication explores the influence of globalization and the methods of sustainable business practices. This book is ideally designed for managers, hotel directors, restaurateurs, researchers, industry professionals, professors, and students seeking cutting-edge hospitality and tourism management strategies.

Financial Control for Your Hotel gives hotel general managers and finance executives a clear understanding of the techniques of cost control essential to the success of a motel or small hotel. This easy-to-use guide expands readers' understanding of everything from the basics of hotel finance to improving the bottom line. Industry expert Michael M. Coltman provides clear explanations for organizing the balance sheet and the income statement, as well as for handling purchasing and hiring--areas critical to profitability. Financial Control for Your Hotel also offers valuable guidelines on all areas of finance related to hotel operations, including pricing, income statement analysis, and budgeting. Special coverage of investments helps managers plan for long-term financial growth.

Hospitality Financial Management is an up-to-date finance text that offers hospitality students a uniquely Canadian introduction to financial management specifically for hospitality and tourism majors. The book uses hospitality examples throughout to cover concepts from a practical perspective, explaining and demonstrating the importance of financial management in the hospitality industry.