Fourth Edition
Professional Management of Housekeeping Operations
Thomas J. A. Jones William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration University of Nevada, Las Vegas
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Professional Management of Housekeeping Operations
Fourth Edition
Professional Management of Housekeeping Operations
Thomas J. A. Jones William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration University of Nevada, Las Vegas
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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