Cruise Operations Management

Philip Gibson is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth having recently retired as the Academic Director of the University Hotel School and Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning). He introduced the BSc (Hons) Cruise Management in 2003 and was also the driving force in developing the University Hotel School.Richard Parkman is a lecturer in leadership and programme leader for the BSc (Hons) Cruise Management at the University of Plymouth. He is also the programme leader for Hospitality, Tourism and Cruise Management programmes for HKU SPACE in Hong Kong and the Regional Development Manager for the University of Plymouth.

• Chapter 1: Contemporary Cruise Operations Chapter 2: Selling Cruises and Cruise Products Chapter 3: Maritime Issues and Legislation Chapter 4: Cruise Geography Chapter 5: Planning the Itinerary Chapter 6: Working On board Chapter 7: Guest Services Chapter 8: Managing Food and Drink Operations Chapter 9: Managing Facilities Chapter 10: Health, Safety and Security Chapter 11: Talent management and Training Chapter 12: Leadership in the Cruise Industry Chapter 13: Managing Integrated Operations Chapter 14: Cruise Management Resources

‘Cruise Operations Management: Hospitality Perspectives is a true "compass" for those aspiring to become future leaders within one of the most fascinating and fastest growing industries in the world, the cruise industry.’ Ovi Herman, Corporate Manager, Guest Relations, Celebrity Cruises, USA ‘Recently updated, this is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the highly complex and fascinating world of cruise. Detailed information about the industry and working onboard, presented alongside international case studies, make this an essential text for scholars and practitioners.’ Dr. Clare Weeden, University of Brighton, UK