This review of Sascha Reichstein’s Be my Guest, examines Hilton’s dual role as an international American symbol and a local institution. Reichstein’s book uses photographic images and employee interviews to contrast two international Hilton hotels.
The article provides an overview of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and discusses the factors responsible for tourism growth, highlighting the shortage of rooms in the country. It also discusses the future trends and challenges.
Tsunami highlights tourism industry's biggest handicaps: its vulnerability to changes in the immediate environment. It is among the first to get affected but among the last to recuperate. Sri Lanka prepares itself for the troubled times, yet again.