The Family Business in Tourism and Hospitality

by Jack Carlsen, Donald Getz, Alison Morrison

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851998089
• ISBN13: 9780851998084
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Cabi
• Length: 352 Pages