A new edition of the "bible" for design, planning, and development in the hospitality industry. As its predecessor has done for the last fifteen years, this book will serve as the "go-to" guide for architects, planners, and developers involved in hotel projects. It offers an overview of the industry; in-depth analysis of emerging trends; the latest how-to; and essential design, planning, and development criteria. 250 illustrations. The previous edition was published under the title Hotel Planning and Design.
'Even the most experienced executive traveller will gasp at some of the images in this high quality volume, which opens with some breath-taking photographs of contemporary, international hotel design. Students and professionals of design, architecture and even tourism will find this an invaluable, comprehensive and practical overview of international hotel design and development.' Project Scotland --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
