Home | Top 10 Essential Books for BA (Hons) Tourism & Hospitality Students
Are you a student pursuing a BA (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality Management (top-up)? Looking for some essential reading to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field? Look no further! We have compiled a list of 10 must-read books that will help you excel in your studies and future career in the tourism and hospitality industry.
| No. | Book Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitality Management Accounting | Martin G. Jagels |
| 2 | Tourism Management: An Introduction | Stephen Page |
| 3 | Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism | Philip Kotler |
| 4 | Managing Front Office Operations | Michael L. Kasavana |
| 5 | Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies | Charles R. Goeldner |
| 6 | Hospitality Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases | Cathy A. Enz |
| 7 | Event Management: For Tourism, Cultural, Business and Sporting Events | Lynn Van der Wagen |
| 8 | Hospitality Financial Management | Agnes L. DeFranco |
| 9 | Tourism: A Modern Synthesis | Stephen Page |
| 10 | Managing Quality Service in Hospitality: How Organizations Achieve Excellence in the Guest Experience | Robert C. Ford |
These books cover a wide range of topics including accounting, marketing, operations management, strategic management, event management, and quality service in the hospitality industry. They are essential reading for students who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of the tourism and hospitality sector.
So, whether you are studying for exams, working on assignments, or simply looking to expand your knowledge, make sure to add these 10 must-read books to your reading list!
Source: Compiled based on industry recommendations and academic syllabus for BA (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality Management (top-up) programs.