Provides comprehensive coverage of the law relating to most types of business operating in the field of hospitality. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated, and contains a new chapter on international legal issues. The book incorporates recent changes, particularly to employment law, resulting from statute and case law, and refers to the changes about to be made to the Courts system. There are appendices containing questions, case studies and answers, and the book includes a comprehensive, easy-to-use index. An ideal text for all students planning careers in Hospitality Management. It is aimed at students progressing to NVQ level 4 courses, Bachelor's and Masters's degrees, and the HCIMA's professional qualifying examinations.