For students and practicing professionals in hospitality, travel and tourism as well as specialized paralegal work, Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law: A Preventative Approach, 7th Edition, addresses legal issues confronted by managers in the hotel, restaurant, travel and casino industries. The emphasis is on prevention of legal violations. By reading the book, managers can appreciate and identify what actions and precautions are necessary to avoid, or at least minimize, the number of lawsuits. The book uses the case method, long recognized as a helpful approach to learning the often-complicated discipline of law. Readers will study decisions from actual cases in which hospitality establishments were sued, as well as what legal precedents were cited. Benefits: * NEW New chapter on theme park law * NEW Updated case studies * NEW Major expansion of several sections, including Internet Contracts, Internet Fraud and Immigration Law * NEW Content on restaurant and hotel ratings, club management operations, e-commerce issues for hotels and restaurants, and law in other travel and recreation areas such as parks, casinos, and other related areas were updated * NEW New two color approach * Instructors Manual included * Online resources and computerized test banks to accompany text