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The UK contract catering sector of the hospitality industry

Mervyn D.J. Wilson (Postgraduate Researcher, School of Leisure and Tourism Management, Faculty of Business and Management, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland)
Anna E. Murray (Senior Lecturer, School of Leisure and Tourism Management, Faculty of Business and Management, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland)
Margaret A. Black (Senior Lecturer, School of Leisure and Tourism Management, Faculty of Business and Management, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland)
David A. McDowell (Professor, Leisure and Tourism Management, Faculty of Business and Management, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland)

Facilities

ISSN: 0263-2772

Article publication date: 1 July 1997

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Abstract

The contract catering segment of the UK hospitality industry has expanded rapidly over the past decade, yet few contemporary hospitality researchers acknowledge the existence of this significant market sector. Seeks to rectify this by examining the size, scope and market position of the UK contract catering sector. Documents past experiences of commercial and public sector catering units to illustrate the move of contract catering management towards facilities management. Discusses future trends in an attempt to determine the future role of contract catering management within facilities.

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Wilson, M.D.J., Murray, A.E., Black, M.A. and McDowell, D.A. (1997), "The UK contract catering sector of the hospitality industry", Facilities, Vol. 15 No. 7/8, pp. 177-186. https://doi.org/10.1108/02632779710168218

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MCB UP Ltd

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