Includes index.

Prevention philosophy -- Government agencies that impact the hospitality industry -- Hospitality business structures --Contract basics -- Significant hospitality contracts -- Legally managing property -- Legally selecting employees -- Legally managing employees -- Your responsibilities as a hospitality operator -- Your responsibilities as a hospitality operator to guests -- Your responsibilities for guests' property -- Your responsibilities when serving food and beverages -- Legal responsibilities in travel and tourism -- Safety and security issues -- Managing insurance.

"Written to help teach hospitality students what they need to know to manage a facility legally, safely, and securely"-- Provided by publisher.