Introduction

Citation

Teare, R. (2009), "Introduction", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 1 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/whatt.2009.40801baa.001

Introduction

Article Type: Editorial From: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Volume 1, Issue 2

Welcome to Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (WHATT), Vol. 1 No. 2. Our aim is to make a practical and theoretical contribution to the sustainable development of the worldwide hospitality and tourism industry. Each theme issue addresses a significant industry challenge – starting from a strategic question and leading to outcomes that are practical and implementable. To accomplish this task, theme editors assemble a team of academics who collaborate with industry practitioners in the analysis and development of possible solutions. The intended outcome of peer review is a themed collection of clear and concisely written, accessible articles that contain insights, analysis and authoritative responses to industry challenges.

This theme issue has been edited by Dr John D. Pratten, a long-time contributor to International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (IJCHM) on aspects of public house operations. John D. Pratten has drawn together some expert views to explore the growing problem of excessive alcoholic consumption and his theme issue explores the underlying causes, the facts and figures and the challenges faced by practitioners and the police in dealing with the consequences. I should like to thank John D. Pratten and his team of contributors for producing a rich and detailed theme issue.

If you have a key industry challenge in mind that you would like to address via a WHATT theme issue, do please contact me.

Richard TeareManaging Editor, WHATT