The first guide to conversational Spanish for hotel and foodservice managers. This practical manager's guide to conversational and on-the-job Spanish is tailored to the needs of the hospitality industry.

CD-ROM contains an employee handbook in Microsoft Word format in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

This Pronto Guide contains over 600 Spanish words and phrases specific to the Hospitality and Housekeeping industries. It is designed for supervisors who need to communicate with Spanish-speaking employees in the Hospitality and Housekeeping fields.

Hotels are becoming increasingly conscious of their guests' high expectations from the housekeeping department. This core textbook gives students on hospitality management courses their first look at the operation of this department.

Looking to close a deal with a Latin American client but have no idea what terms to use in your meeting? Having trouble communicating your instructions to coworkers in Spain? Need help with sending some emails to your contacts in South America? As the reach of business becomes global and companies expand into newer markets, it is increasingly more important to dominate a greater number of languages. And what language is more important to learn in the 21st century than Spanish - the second most-spoken language in the world? Plus, the Latin American market is one of the fastest growing in many industries, and it is essential for your business to be present in these fascinating cultures. For these reasons, we have created Business Spanish: Learn Conversational Spanish For Business Professionals to provide you, the business specialist, with the best tools in language-learning for situations you will encounter in your day-to-day life. Through the conversational materials we have developed for you, you will find the resources to: Understand and dominate business meetings in Spanish, while also learning how to close contracts with clients. Recognize what tone an employer is using to talk to you with, while also gaining knowledge on how to communicate with your superiors. Stay up to date with the latest in Spanish business terminology that will gain you respect from your peers. Learn more about how to make purchases, rent office spaces or assign tasks to your employees and coworkers. Now, all that's left for you is to purchase this book and begin taking advantage of the tools you will only find in Business Spanish: Learn Conversational Spanish For Business Professionals. Good luck, Spanish learner!

Not to be confused with spicy Mexican and Central American foods, Spanish cuisine draws on two basic Mediterranean ingredients: garlic and olive oil. This culinary companion explores the cooking styles of each region, from Galicia to Cataluna MATT A. CASADO (Flagstaff, Arizona) is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University. He is also a Spanish and U.S. trained hotel and food manager.