Revenue Management, Cost Control, and Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry

Revenue Management, Cost Control and Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry uses a step-by-step spreadsheet approach to accounting and financial analysis. It teaches students budgeting and other financial competencies needed in the hospitality industry and was designed for students and managers to use with little or no facilitation by an instructor.

The book begins with an introduction to financial analysis and spreadsheet modeling. Subsequent chapters focus on specific skills such as forecasting, revenue management, and cost control, which support the maximization of profits.

Readers will create annual operating budgets, analyze financial statements, and understand the impact of each variable on the organization's performance.

Filled with examples and scenarios that are real-world applicable, the material focuses on the facts and solutions needed to solve accounting and financial problems.

Revenue Management, Cost Control and Financial Analysis in the Hospitality Industry can be used in hospitality accounting and finance courses. It is also a helpful supplement for courses in recreation and sports management, and a useful resource for current and future hospitality managers.