This textbook is an introduction to the tourism and hospitality industry in British Columbia, and is written with a first year college and university audience in mind. It is a collaborative work with input from educators, industry leaders, employers, and past graduates of BC’s tourism and hospitality management programs. All chapters have been reviewed by experts in the field. Each chapter is organized thematically moving from a global, then national, and finally provincial context. Chapters contain "Spotlight On" boxes that highlight an organization, business, or other key component and "Take a Closer Look" features that encourage further reading on particular subjects. Key terms, exercises and case studies can be found at the end of each chapter.

Modern Pastry and Plated Dessert Techniques is one of a series of Culinary Arts books developed to support the training of students and apprentices in British Columbia’s food service and hospitality industry. Although created with the Professional Cook and Baker programs in mind, these have been designed as a modular series, and there for can be used to support a wide variety of programs that offer training in food service skills.

Hospitality & Tourism

Do you want to help other people enjoy their leisure time? Would you like to work in a hotel or in a restaurant? This industry includes careers in the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. Careers in the hospitality & tourism industry involve providing people with food, lodging, and related services. Nearly all of the occupations in this industry typically require a high school diploma or less education, although specific designations vary and include, for example, a bachelor’s degree for recreation workers.