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Global orientation, and whole-industry coverage of hospitality and tourism set this book apart. This systematic approach to hospitality and travel marketing is written in a user-friendly style. Reade
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Traces the experiences of a Coney Island businessman in Palm Springs, describing how he opened Melvyn's Restaurant and the Ingleside Inn in spite of limited experience and shared memorable times with
