EI Publishes Fifth 'Managing Technology in the Hospitality Industry'
OCTOBER 16, 2007. Technology, an essential part of today's hospitality operations, is the subject of the fifth edition of Managing Technology in the Hospitality Industry, published by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
Written by Michael L. Kasavana, Ph.D., of Michigan State University, and John J. Cahill, CHA, CHTP, this textbook introduces readers to the dynamic and critical field of technology within the hospitality industry. Readers learn the basics of purchasing, implementing, maintaining, and effectively managing today's information, security, point-of-sale, reservation, and Web-based systems, as well as various critical property management applications. This revision includes new information on today's hot technology topics, including e-commerce, Wi-Fi, electronic payment systems, Web site design, data security, and identity theft.
Managing Technology in the Hospitality Industry is available from the Educational Institute for $82.95 ($62.95 for AH&LA members). To place an order, call 800-752-4567 (outside the U.S. and Canada, call 407-999-8100) or visit www.ei-ahla.org to place a secure, online order. Academic customers should call 800-344-4381 or 517-372-8800 for school pricing.
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