Special Journal Issues

The following list describes special journal issues that you may find helpful when doing research. These issues cover a range of industries, from food and beverage to theme parks, and contain statistics, reports, and current industry information that can be difficult to find elsewhere.

Since the special issues are published at different times throughout the year and are shelved in various locations throughout the library, this list was created to help you find these materials. For more assistance, please Ask a Rosen Librarian.

Food & Beverage

Title	Description	Publication Date	Call Number	Availability
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies E & S Directory	Product sources, brand names, and manufacturer addresses for kitchen/janitorial equipment and supplies, tabletops, and furnishings	Nov/Annual	TX912 .F32	View Holdings
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Industry Forecast	Projected expenditures, sales expectations, anticipated budgets, and plans for the year	Jan/Annual	TX912 .F32	View Holdings
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Product Knowledge Guide	Product-related developments on sanitation, safety, cooking, preparation, and storage equipment	Sep/Biennial	TX912 .F32	View Holdings
Nation's Restaurant News Top 100 Chain & Company Rankings	Top 100 chains ranked by growth, sales, etc.; segment analyses	Annual	REF TX945 .N28	View Holdings
Restaurants & Institutions Top 100 Independent Restaurants	Top 100 highest-grossing non-chain restaurants; includes sales, avg check, seats, etc.	Apr/Annual	REF TX909.A1 I5	View Holdings
Restaurants & Institutions Top 400 Restaurant Chains	Top brands; includes sales, # of units, average check, what's new, etc.	Jul/Annual	REF TX909.A1 I5	View Holdings
Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery Buyer's Guide	Associations listing, product and supplier directories	Oct/Annual	TX761 .C9	View Holdings
Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery State of the Industry Report	Industry trends and snack sale statistics	June/Annual	TX761 .C9	View Holdings

Note: For more food & beverage resources, see the Rosen Research Guides on the Food & Beverage Industry or on Wine & Beer.

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Lodging

Title	Description	Publication Date	Call Number	Availability
Developments ARDA's 40th Anniversary: 1969-2009	History of timeshares; legislative issues; snapshot of industry's future	2009	TX911.3. P46D485	View Holdings
Hotel Business Green Book	Top hotel brands, management companies, architects, funding sources, etc. industry overview and forecast	Annual	REF TX911.3.M3 H611	View Holdings
Lodging Source Book	Product/Service providers: design, finance, food/beverage, HR, marketing, operations, and technology	Aug/Annual	REF TX901 .L62	View Holdings
Travel Weekly Ultimate Hotel Guide	Listing of national and international hotels; address, web address, and type. Includes more information on FL, CA, and other larger states plus international destinations	Dec/Annual	REF G155.A1 T671	View Holdings

Note:  For more lodging resources, see the Rosen Research Guide on the Lodging Industry.

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MICE

Title	Description	Publication Date	Call Number	Availability
Convene Annual Meetings Market Survey	Meeting statistics and projections: budget, attendance, exhibits, etc.	Mar/Annual	AS6 .C66	View Holdings
Convene Meetings Industry Forecast	Meeting statistics (lodging, airlines, economics, technology, etc.)	Nov/Annual	AS6 .C66	View Holdings
ConventionSouth Directory of Meeting Sites in the South	Meeting facilities in the south U.S.	Aug/Annual	REF HF5735 .C66	View Holdings
Corporate & Incentive Travel Awards of Excellence	Winners in conventions and visitors bureaus and hotels/resorts/conference centers. 1 page write-up describing each winner	Nov/2008	in current periodicals	Check periodical shelves
Event Solutions Black Book	Meeting statistics, industry survey, and directory	2005-06	REF GT3406.U6 E94	View Holdings
Meetings and Conventions Florida 2009: A Meeting Planner's Guide	Local updates and listings of Florida meeting hotels, convention centers, airport transit, group venues, and CVB services	June/2009	AS6 .M447	View Holdings
Meetings and Conventions Gavel: The Most Comprehensive Guide to North American Meeting Facilities	List of North American meeting facilities	Spring/Annual	TX907 .M352	View Holdings
Meetings and Conventions Global Planner	Research on international meetings and incentives	April/Annual	AS6 .M447	View Holdings
Meetings and Conventions Meetings Market Report	Survey of the meetings industry; expenditures, head counts, destinations, etc.	Aug/Biennial	AS6 .M447	View Holdings
Meetings and Conventions Official Meeting and Facilities Guide	Listing of national and international meeting facilities	Apr/Annual	REF AS6 .M447	View Holdings
Meetings and Conventions 2008 Traveler Behavior Study Supplement	Details employees' booking decisions and spending habits	Aug/2008	in current periodicals	Check periodical shelves
Meetings South Guide	List of meeting facilities in south U.S., Caribbean, and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula	Jan/Annual	REF AS22 .M44	View Holdings
Orlando Business Journal Partners in Philanthropy	Central Florida's largest fundraising events; United Way's top giving organizations; volunteer opportunities; largest nonprofit service organizations; fundraising calendar	Annual	in Reference	View Holdings
Successful Meetings Florida: A Meeting and Incentive Planner's Guide	Convention centers around Florida, with facts and things to do	Oct/2007	HF5438 .A317	View Holdings
Successful Meetings Pinnacle Registry	Award winning CVB's, hotels, and conference centers (voted by readers); includes some international venues	Aug/Annual	HF5438 .A317	View Holdings
Successful Meetings Sourcebook: A Planner's Guide to Meeting Facilities and Destinations	List of national and international meeting facilities	Apr/Annual	HF5438 .A317	View Holdings
Tradeshow Week Buyer's Guide	Industry Associations, Publications, Services, and Sites (U.S. + Mexico and Canada)	Annual	REF AS6 .T69	View Holdings
Tradeshow Week Major Exhibit Hall Directory	National and international facilities; exhibit space information, floorplans, analysis, future construction	Annual	REF T391 .T73	View Holdings
Tradeshow Week 200	Top 200 tradeshows in U.S. and top 50 for Canada; statistics on attendance, exhibit space, etc.; show dates, sites, and management information	Annual	REF T391 .T73	View Holdings

Note: For more MICE industry resources, see the Rosen Research Guide on the MICE Industry.

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Theme Parks

Title	Description	Publication Date	Call Number	Availability
Amusement Business Calvacade of Arts and Attractions	Directory of musical/theatrical entertainment, circus/variety acts, and shows/attractions	2005	REF PN2289 .C35	View Holdings
Amusement Business Directory of North American Fairs, Festivals, & Expositions	Chronological listing of fairs and festivals; directory of companies providing services and supplies	2005	REF T391 .D57	View Holdings
Amusement Business Funparks and Attractions International Guide	Directory of parks and attractions; top park charts	2005	REF GV1851 .F85	View Holdings
Amusement Business International Amusement Industry Buyers' Guide	Directory of companies, supplies, services, etc.	2005	REF GV1851 .A3 A557	View Holdings

Note: For more Theme Park industry resources, see the Rosen Research Guide on the Theme Park & Attraction Industry.

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Tourism

Title	Description	Publication Date	Call Number	Availability
Incentive Travel Buyer's Handbook	Statistics and tips on incentive travel (choosing a destination, mapping a strategy, negotiating, etc.)	2008	in current periodicals	View Holdings
Orlando Business Journal Book of Lists	Guide to Central Florida's industry leaders; includes Recreation and Hospitality (hotels, tourist attractions, golf courses, etc.)	Dec/Annual	REF HC108.O7 B4	View Holdings
Travel Weekly U.S. Tour Operators Association Directory	Contact information, officers, destinations, programs/services, what's new for each tour operator	Jan/Annual	REF G155.A1 T67	View Holdings

Note: For more Tourism industry resources, see the Rosen Research Guide on the Travel & Tourism Industries.

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