To find definitions or descriptions of hospitality industry segments such as: foodservice/restaurants, lodging/hotels, travel and tourism, and event planning, here are a few strategies for locating background information:
Use Encyclopedias
Our library's Credo Reference collection is a good place to find dictionaries and encyclopedias that will provide definitions of hospitality industry segments. Find Credo linked in the library's RESEARCH menu, or in the Databases: A-Z List.
Try searching it for terms such as:
For example, see this encyclopedia: A Profile of the Hospitality Industry
Follow these steps to locate books that provide definitions or descriptions of hospitality industry segments:
1. Navigate to the library's homepage.
2. Look for the large search box in the middle of the page.
3. Click the BOOKS & EBOOKS tab. (See the screenshot below.)
4. Type your keywords into the search. For example:
5. Click the "search" button. A new window will open, and your search results will be displayed.
6. Click a book title. A new window will open with details about the book and how to access the full text.
For example see this book: The Business of Food: Encyclopedia of the Food and Drink Industries