English for Tourism and Hospitality

About Book:

Effective communication, both spoken and written, plays a pivotal role in creating memorable guest experiences, building customer loyalty, and sustaining business growth. This book, "English for Tourism and Hospitality", has been carefully designed to equip learners-students, professionals, and new entrants-with the essential English communication skills required for success in the hospitality and tourism sectors. It combines practical language exercises, industry-specific vocabulary, real-life scenarios, and professional etiquette to prepare readers for the challenges of modern hospitality operations. The chapters cover a wide spectrum of topics, beginning with the basics of the tourism and hospitality industry, moving through effective customer service, front office and reservation management, accommodation services, restaurant and food service communication, tour guiding, emergency communication, salesmanship, audio-video presentation skills, using modern technology, devices, apps and software, social media, and written communication in professional contexts. Each chapter includes objectives, practical examples, dialogues, situational handling strategies, summaries, and review questions to reinforce learning and ensure skill development. Special attention has been given to real-life situations, role plays, and scenario-based exercises to help learners develop confidence and competence in handling both routine and challenging situations in hospitality. Additionally, the book emphasizes professional etiquette, clarity of expression, and cultural sensitivity- qualities that are indispensable in a globalized tourism and hospitality industry.

About Authors

Dr. Chiranjib Kumar (PhD) is professor, dynamic researcher and author of many popular hospitality and tourism books. He is a versatile author of many reference books, textbooks and training manuals, and also author of literary collection of books. He is a renowned trainer and consultant in the field of hospitality and tourism sectorial services.

Aditi Choudhary is a noted academician and trainer in the field of travel, tourism and hospitality services. She is author of four academic books in the field of tourism and hospitality services.