Books: Use the Library Catalog

GALILEO

Advanced Placement Source

Business Source Complete

Business Source Complete (Business searching interface)

Hospitality & Tourism Complete

LexisNexis Academic (for Reviews)
Offers access to reviews of theatrical productions from newspaper and magazines.A good source for film reviews published in newspapers and magazines.

MasterFILE Premier

Mergent Online

Open J-Gate

Guides

EBSCO Discovery Service Tutorials
Learn how to search the Google like search box for resources in the Henderson Library.

Library Research Modules
Learn how to use the library from 10 self-paced modules that include: [1]: Introduction to Research [2]: Select Library Terminology [3]: Search Stratagies [4]: GALILEO [5]: GIL: Library Catalog [6]: Internet & Other Resources [7]: Evaluationg Sources, Critical Thinking, Active Reading [8]: Citation Styles and Giving Credit [9]: Copyright & Fair Use [10]: Need Help?

Web Sites

American Hotel and Motel Association
Provides, under its Information Center link, the latest Economic Impact statistical report for the hospitality industry, a directory of companies, a list of schools offering hospitality programs, etc.

American Society of Travel Agents
Provides directory information for U.S. travel agents by specialty, name, and location (some worldwide agencies listed also), travel market reports for members, short lists of employment /index opportunities, lists of popular booking cities and countries

Arthur Forman's Budget Travel Online
terrific site for budget travel, very easy to navigate, has four separate consolidator lists, well arranged and described, for air fares, cruises, hotels, and car rentals.

Association of Special Fare Agents
World's premier organization of discounted airfare specialists and it lists continents and countries with their respective agent members.

Business Travel News Online
Provides a yearly trade calendar, information on trade shows, meetings, current news, and useful web sites.

Canadian Tourism
A project of the Canadian Tourism Commission that provides information and statistics on the travel and tourist industry in Canada.

Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration
Over 400 excellent links to hospitality industry sites. Links are organized topically under food service, hospitality education, hospitality business, travel and tourism, and megasites.

Culinary Cult
Links provide information on the International Hospitality industry. Find Directories, Training and Education, Recruiters, and Software for the Industry, and in the left frame, some good articles in the News Archive.

EcoBusinessLinks
The Environmental Directory covers all areas of information needed for a sustainable lifestyle. The TRAVEL section has links to EcoTravel Guides, Eco Adventure, Eco Hotels, Walking Holidays, Eco-Bike Tours, and more.

Economic Impacts of Recreation and Tourism
Michigan State University's site summarizes economic impact concepts and methods, focusing particularly on their applications to recreation and tourism.

Ecotourism Explorer
The official site of The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) has a special section for Eco-Professionals and Students with Research, Conservation, and Business tracks of information. The Business section has Statistics, Green Hotels, and regional ecot

Expedia
One of the best overall sites and very easy to use, reservations for airline flights, rental cars, and hotels. Links to practical information on weather, currency conversion, current status of flights, place finders, and regional, country and city sites t

Gaming Studies Research Center
Huge megasite on all aspects of gaming/gambling. News headlines, links to numerous information resources on gaming, online periodicals, and more. Fully searchable and well-organized.

Hotel Online
Hotel Online provides the latest and most relevant news and trends for the USA hospitality industry. A real plus is the employment and business opportunities classifieds.

Hotel Resource
Contains many links to industry resources, news on the industry, realty resources, and job information. Global perspective and searchable.

International Hotel and Restaurant Association
Offers conferences, products, services, awards, and programs to the world of hospitality, and represents 700,000 establishments in 150 countries.

National Business Travel Association
Professional organization of corporate travel managers and travel service providers with an annual convention, and provides training and certification through Cornell University.

National Restaurant Association (NRA)
News and industry information for U.S. restaurants. Tips and information on running a restaurant, NRA events, food safety, and careers and education.

Orbitz
Large gateway travel site allows access to low airfares, rental cars, cruises, hotel rooms, and packages. Reliable and easy-to-use for all travel needs.

Planeta.com
Travel resource center provides links, data, online forums, and conferences on ecotourism. Scholarly information on Ecological and Cultural impacts of tourism and Latin American resources are highlights. Find book reviews, company information, and special

The Center for Disease Control
The Center for Disease Control in the United States provides information for travelers on disease and prevention by geographic area.

Travel Industry Association of America
Great informational site with very practical links for researchers and consumers.

Travel Weekly Magazine
Publisher also publishes the OAG (Official Airline Guide,) and the Hotel Travel Index. Provides quick links to lists of tour agents, booking bonuses, news, destinations, airfares, etc.

Travel-Ascending
Find hotels, motels, rental cars and airline tickets at good prices along with useful and informative travel guides. Also lists local events, shopping, entertainment, and sightseeing.

Travelocity
Another comprehensive site with vacation packages, consolidators, and links to currency, travel books, and news.

Travlang
Excellent site for practicing basic language skills with about 65 languages currently available with sound by native speakers. Links to other country specific sites related to that language and to the country in which the language is spoken.

U.S. State Department
Links to pages on travel warnings, consular sheets, passport and visa services, U.S.embassy and consulate webs pages worldwide, and services for American citizens abroad.

William F. Harrah College of Administration
Find information and links on Hotel management, Food and Beverage Management, Culinary Arts Management, the International Gaming Institue, Hospitality Research, Leisure Studies, and Tourism and Convention Administration.

Xenon Currency Convertor
This convertor calculates currency exchange rates for major currencies.