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Hospitality Research

This guide will help you find information on all hospitality-related topics.

Articles and News

Industry Information

Company Information

Topic Overviews

Statistics and Data

Professional Associations

These are great for finding out what people in the profession or industry area are reading and thinking about, as well as current trends, events, and training. For many associations, some of the content is freely available, while other content is available to members only. To find industry associations, try these tools:

Encyclopedia of Associations This ebook allows you to search for associations that are based in the United States, in a variety of categories.

Association Directory This is a freely available web site that allows you to search for professional and industry associations by region, category, state, and more.

Google  A simple search for your area of interest (hotels, food service, event planning, etc.) with the word association or organization will lead you to professional association web sites.

Citing Your Sources

Whenever you do research, you will need to cite the information sources that you use. Most business scholars use APA style. Here are some tools that can help you with this task:

 

Gleeson Library's guide to citations: How? Why? When? 

 

Getting Help!

There are several ways to obtain assistance with your research. Read on!

You have your very own librarian! She is Penny Scott, and you can contact her for help. 

Her contact information is: email: plscott@usfca.edu * phone: 415-422-5389

It is best to  email ahead, or make an appointment, to make sure she is available! Appointments are available virtually via Zoom, or in person, and are great for groups or individuals. If you don't see a time that works for you, email Penny. 

If Penny is not available, or any time you need help, you can always get help, just Ask a Librarian!

You can also take a look at our Research Guides on many topics!

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