Developing sanitary Practices In the Lodging Housekeeping Department

Seventeen out of 19 directors of hotel and motel housekeeping departments in an upper midwest urban area expressed concern about sanitation procedures in their facilities as part of a survey which indicates that some house- keeping procedures and practices need to be improved and modified to - constitute a safe and sanitized approach. The author explains the results and presents practical sanitary guidelines for such departments.

Correlates of Non-Institutional Food Service Turnover

The high rate of restaurant employee turnover, particularly of the non-supervisory employee, is a continuing problem. The authors assess the possible correlates of this turnover and their relative strengths, ranking and comparing working hours, quality of supervision, chance for promotion, on-the-job training, pay, work of others, employees' attitudes, and management's interest in employees to present possible solutions for the high rate of turnover.

In My Opinion.. Legend in his Time: Lendal H. Kotschevar

Lednal H. Kotschevar is a pioneer in the food service industry. His life spans that of the 20th century and his influence in the hospitality discipline molded its growth and its directions.

Crisis Management in the Hospitality Industry

The authors identify several guidelines associated with effective crisis communication for the hospitality industry and explore the feasibility of these guidelines based upon the diverse resources available to hospitality organizations of all sizes