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they represent a broad cross-section of opinions and perspectives. Many of

the authors are pivotal figures in their professions and are shaping the
development of their local or regional economy. The volume suffers for the
lack of an index, but there are quite a few gems if one has the patience to
find them. 0 0

Thomas Iverson: Economics, l,‘niverJi(y oj Guam, Mangilno Guam 96923, USA. Email:
tiuerson@uog9.uog.edu.

Assigned 30 January 1996

Submitted 4 June 1996
Resubmitted 22 November 1996
Accepted 10 January 1997

Principles of Hospitality Law

By Allan Pannett and Michael Boella. Cassell (Wellington House, 125 Strand,
London WC2R OBB, UK), 1996, xxi+400 (tables of statutes, EC Law, regu-
lations and orders, cases, subject index), E45 (cloth), E18.99 (paper). ISBN
o-304-33574-6.

Marion Joppe
Ryerson Polytechnic University, Canada
This book is the fourth edition of Principles of Hotel and Catering Law, and
provides comprehensive information on the law as it relates to the hotel,
restaurant, and related sectors. Very up-to-date, it incorporates recent chan-
ges brought about by statute and by case law. The authors have set out to
make the study of hospitality law understandable and practical, not just for
students (the primary audience), but also to practicing managers, and have
achieved this objective superbly. Throughout, points are illustrated with
concrete examples, accompanied by a series of questions to help the student
think through the applicability of the law in specific circumstances, drawing
heavily on actual cases that have been decided by the British courts. Less
concerned with a narrow legalistic viewpoint, the book discusses all legal
issues from a practical management perspective.
The book is laid out in 1 I chapters, with a brief introduction that sets out
the importance of a sound knowledge of law and the various legal relation-
ships that can exist in the hospitality industry. The first chapter serves to
provide an overview of the foundations of the English legal system. It dis-
cusses the classifications of law, the roles of parliament and the courts, and
the options available in “going to law”. The second chapter on the catering
enterprise is actually much more general in that it covers the various forms
a business enterprise can take, their respective advantages and disad-
vantages, and financial considerations. The chapter also covers con-
siderations surrounding the start-up of a business vs. the purchase of an
existing one or a franchise, and the obligations in closing a business.
The chapter on hotel and catering premises deals with the acquisition of
premises and the legal liability and obligations of an occupier of premises
that are open to the public. These include public health, fire safety, lost
property, staff accommodations, security, and car parks. In each instance,
the text not only refers to legal rcquircments, but also to how the proprietor
can be proactive in protecting the business from law suits or the type of
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defense that can be brought in differing circumstances. Chapters 4 and 5

cover two different aspects of “the hotelier and the guest”: the contract of
booking between the guest and the hotel, and the duties and liabilities of an
innkeeper regarding guests. Chapter 6 deals with the same type of relation-
ships, but for the restaurateur.
The chapter on commercial contracts and the caterer explains standard
form contracts as well as the express and implied terms in a contract. This
chapter also draws heavily on actual cases and the court decisions to help
managers avoid potential pitfalls. The complexity of liquor licensing is a
major concern to hospitality businesses, and this subject makes up most of
chapter 8. The legislation has been extensively reformed and consolidated
in the LicensingAct 1988, the implications ofwhich are covered in substantial
detail. Other forms of licensing, such as gaming and performing copyright
music, are briefly mentioned.
The last three chapters all cover various aspects of the relationship
between the caterer and staff: the individual rights and duties in relation to
the contract of employment; the safety and working conditions; and the
relationship among trade unions, employers, and employees. However,
employment law is extremely complex and constantly changing, and these
chapters are not meant to give a full and in-depth analysis of the whole range
of laws relating to work. Rather, they wish to provide an understanding of
the breadth of the topic and the principles governing employment law.
This book provides an excellent manual for anyone managing a hospitality
business or studying the subject in the United Kingdom. Its use within a
curriculum outside this country is, however, limited insofar as it needs to be
adapted to the legislation and case law of the specific jurisdiction. However,
since it provides a clear and comprehensive approach to studying hospitality
law, it should probably find itself on the bookshelf of anyone that teaches in
this field to assist them in systematically determining all aspects of the
legislation that need to be reviewed in their jurisdiction. There is certainly
a great need for similar textbooks in other countries to help prepare future
managers as well as assist those already practicing in the industry better
understand the legal framework within which they operate. q 0

Marion Joppe: School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ryerson Polytechnic Uni-
versi[y, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto ON, Canada M5B 2K3. Email mjoppee@acs.lyerson.ca.

Assigned 12 September 1996

Submitted 15 December 1996
Accepted 10 January 1997

Tourism in Spain: Critical Issues

Edited by Mike Barke, John Towner and Michael T. Newton. CAB lnter-
national (Wallingford, Oxon. OX10 8DE, UK), 1996, xvii+432 pp. (tables,
figures, references, subject index), E49.95 (cloth). ISBN O-85198-929-2.

Jackie Clarke
Oxford Brookes University, UK

This edited book by Mike Barke, John Towner, and Michael Newton binds
a collection of papers on Spanish tourism into a case study text. Composed