How to Research and Write a Thesis in Hospitality and Tourism A Step-By-Step Guide for College Students

When you're looking for a guide to basic academic research methods specifically focused on the hospitality and tourism industry, turn here. Shows how to choose a topic; review the literature; design an original research study; carry out the research; interpret the data; and write the final paper from start to finish.

JAMES M. POYNTER is Director of the Travel Administration program at the Metropolitan State College of Denver. A thirty-year veteran of the travel industry, he also conducts seminars for national travel associations, universities, colleges, and a wide range of private institutions. In addition to designing, marketing, and personally guiding more than 40 tours, he serves as a consultant to a large number of corporate travel departments, tour companies, and travel agencies.