Family Business in Tourism and Hospitality (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780851998084)

The family business is a global phenomenon, and is particularly prominent in tourism and hospitality. In many cases, the family business was developed for the purpose of facilitating personal and family goals. For example, in rural areas, farmers can use tourism as a way to generate additional income, thereby remaining in the area and retaining family property. Running a bed and breakfast establishment is a way to mix family and work. Lifestyle, locational and autonomy motives are the norm, but profit and growth-oriented entrepreneurs are also found within family businesses.This book is the first academic treatment of family business issues within the tourism and hospitality industry. It provides comprehensive assessment of ownership, management and family-related concerns across the entire business and family life cycle. Many new international case studies of real family businesses are used to illustrate key points. The book will be of significant interest to researchers and students in tourism and hospitality, small business and entrepreneurship studies, as well as to owners and potential investors in family businesses.

Author: Donald Getz,Jack Carlsen,Alison Morrison
ISBN-10: 0851998089
ISBN-13: 9780851998084
Publisher: Cab International
Language: English
Published: 04/16/2004
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.60w x 0.80d