This popular BEC series has been completely revised. PASS Cambridge BEC is a practical course for students who wish to gain a recognised business English qualification. Focusing on relevant international business situations, the course has been structured to provide students with a thorough preparation for the Business English Certificates (BEC).

Hotel Design, Planning and Development presents the most significant hotels developed internationally in the last ten years so that you can be well-informed of recent trends. The book outlines essential planning and design considerations based on the latest data, supported by technical information and illustrations, including original plans, so you can really study what works. The authors provide analysis and theory to support each of the major trends they present, highlighting how the design...

Raymond Murphy's English Grammar in Use is the first choice for intermediate (B1-B2) learners and covers all the grammar you will need at this level. This book with answers has clear explanations and practice exercises that have helped millions of people around the world improve their English. It is perfect for self-study and can also be used by teachers as a supplementary book in classrooms.

Topmarketeers hebben allemaal dezelfde missie: duurzame relaties opbouwen met de klant. Hedendaagse marketing draait om het creëren van klantwaarde en betrokkenheid in een snel veranderende wereld. Marketing begint bij het begrijpen van behoeften en wensen, het bepalen welke doelmarkten de organisatie het beste kan bedienen en het ontwikkelen van overtuigende waardeproposities om consumenten aan te trekken en aan zich te binden.

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Goede taal- en studievaardigheden zijn onmisbaar voor het volgen van een hbo-studie, maar niet alle studenten beheersen deze vaardigheden. Zij zijn niet voldoende taalvaardig, hebben moeite met zelfstandig opdrachten uitvoeren, plannen of het verwerken van teksten. Snelle start in het hbo biedt studenten een unieke combinatie van essentiële taal- en studievaardigheden en is daarmee een uitstekende basis voor een succesvolle hbo-studie.

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Prepare future hotel general managers to efficiently supervise and run a midsize full-service hotel. Hotel Operations Management provides an up-to-date and comprehensive examination of all aspects of hotel administration from the viewpoint of the hotel general manager. Detailed information addresses the operating departments of a full-service hotel: Human Resources; Controller; The Front Office; Housekeeping; Food and Beverage; Safety and Property Security; Sales and Marketing; Accounting; an...

Understanding the global hotel business is not possible without paying specific attention to hotel chain management and dynamics. Chains are big business, approximately 80 percent of hotels currently being constructed around the world are chain affiliated and, in 2014, the five largest brands held over a one million rooms. The high economic importance of the hotel chains and their global presence justifies the academic research in the field however, despite this, there is no uniform coverage ...

This new textbook, Hospitality Revenue Management: Concepts and Practices, provides a comprehensive, in-depth introduction to the basic concepts and best practices of hospitality revenue management. With a real-world, hands-on approach, the book places students in the role of a revenue manager striving to succeed in an ever-changing hospitality business environment. The book takes a unique multi-author, collaborative approach, with chapters from outstanding industry leaders who share their ex...

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