Download or read book A Practical Guide to Guest House Management written by Deseré Kokt and published by UJ Press. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guest houses attract both local and international tourists and aim at providing them with a taste of local food and hospitality. This creates job opportunities and revenue for local regions. As the successful managing and running of a guest house has its own set of challenges, the intention of this book is to provide a practical guide to assist both guest house owners and managers in managing their establishments effectively. The book is divided into seven themes: the law, management principles, financial management, marketing, accommodation and front office management, planning the breakfast menu, and intercultural differences.