The challenges of providing training in small sized lodging properties

Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 125-150

  Janes, Patricia L ^a  

^a CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Hospitality; Issues; Lodging; Small sized property; Training

Indexed keywords

EID: 77951795853     PISSN: 15332845     EISSN: 15332853     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J171v03n02_06     Document Type: Article

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