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.

 

Subjects:

• Food & Beverage Industry
• Lodging Industry
• MICE: Meeting, Incentive, Convention, & Exposition Industry
• Theme Park Industry
• Tourism Industry

 
 

Food & Beverage

Special Issue	Description	Publication Date	Call Number	Publication
E & S Directory	Listings of kitchen equipment and supply companies, janitorial and sanitation supply companies, tabletops and furnishings, etc.	Nov/Annual	TX912 .F32	Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
Industry Forecast	Projected sales volume expectations, expenditures, and sales expectations for the year	Jan/Annual through 2009	TX912 .F32	Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
Product Knowledge Guide	Product-related developments on sanitation, safety, cooking, preparation, and storage equipment	Sep/Biennial 2002-2008	TX912 .F32	Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
Top 100 Chain & Company Rankings	Top 100 chains ranked by growth, sales, etc.; segment analyses	Annual	REF TX945 .N28	Nation's Restaurant News
Top 100 Independent Restaurants	Top 100 highest-grossing non-chain restaurants; includes statistics on sales, average check, number of seats, etc.	Apr/Annual	TX901 .I4	Restaurants & Institutions
Top 400 Restaurant Chains	Top brands; includes statistics on sales, number of units, average check, innovations, etc.	Jul/Annual	TX901 .I4	Restaurants & Institutions
Buyer's Guide	Association listings, equipment briefs, ingredient briefs, and upcoming Trade Show calendar	Oct/Annual	TX761 .C9	Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
State of the Industry Report	Statistics and sales figures on various snack foods, industry trends, plus information on suppliers and recent innovations	June/Annual	TX761 .C9	Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

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

Special Issue	Description	Publication Date	Call Number	Publication
ARDA's 40th Anniversary Supplement: 1969-2009	History of timeshares, industry timelines, legislative issues, snapshot: industry experts' analysis on the future of timeshares	2009	TX911.3. P46D485	Developments
Green Book	Hotel Almanac and Market Guide; lists of hotel brands, management companies, architects, purchasing companies, construction companies, funding sources, brokers, asset management, owners and developers; industry overview and forecast	Annual	REF TX911.3.M3 H611	Hotel Business
Source Book	Product and Service providers listings for design and construction, finance, food and beverage, government agencies and associations, HR, marketing and advertising, operations, and technology	Aug/Annual	TX901 .L62	Lodging
Ultimate Hotel Guide	Non-exhaustive listing of national and international hotels with contact information. Additional information is included for larger states, such as FL and CA, as well as international destinations	Dec/Annual	REF G155.A1 T671	Travel Weekly

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

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MICE

Special Issue	Description	Publication Date	Call Number	Publication
Annual Meetings Market Survey	Meeting statistics and projections: budget, attendance, exhibits, etc.	Mar/Annual	AS6 .C66	Convene
Meetings Industry Forecast	Meeting statistics (lodging, airlines, economics, technology, etc.)	Nov/Annual	AS6 .C66	Convene
Directory of Meeting Sites in the South	Guide to meeting facilities in the south U.S.	Aug/Annual	HF5735 .C66	ConventionSouth
Awards of Excellence	Winners in conventions and visitors bureaus and hotels/resorts/conference centers. One page write-up describing each winner	Nov/2008	G156 .5 .B86 C76	Corporate & Incentive Travel
Black Book	Meeting statistics, industry survey, and directory	2005-06	REF GT3406.U6 E94	Event Solutions
Florida: A Meeting Planner's Guide	Local updates and listings of Florida meeting hotels, convention centers, airport transit, group venues, and CVB services	June 2009-present	AS6 .M447	Meetings and Conventions
The Most Comprehensive Guide to North American Meeting Facilities	List of North American meeting facilities	Spring/Annual	1985-1987, 2001-2004 located at TX907 .M352 2005-2009 located at AS6 .M447	Meetings and Conventions
Global Planner	Research on international meetings and incentives	April/Annual 2005-2008	AS6 .M447	Meetings and Conventions
Meetings Market Report	Survey of the meetings industry; expenditures, head counts, destinations, etc.	Aug/Biennial	AS6 .M447	Meetings and Conventions
Official Meeting and Facilities Guide	Listing of national and international meeting facilities	May/Annual	AS6 .M447	Meetings and Conventions
2008 Traveler Behavior Study Supplement	Details employees' booking decisions and spending habits	Aug/2008	AS6 .M447	Meetings and Conventions
Guide	List of meeting facilities in south U.S., Caribbean, and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula	Jan/Annual	REF AS22 .M44	Meetings South
Partners in Philanthropy	Central Florida's largest fundraising events; United Way's top giving organizations; volunteer opportunities; largest nonprofit service organizations; fundraising calendar	2008	REF HV99.O75O75	Orlando Business Journal
Florida: A Meeting and Incentive Planner's Guide	Convention centers around Florida, with facts and things to do	Oct/2007	HF5438 .A317	Successful Meetings
Pinnacle Registry	Award winning CVB's, hotels, and conference centers (voted by readers); includes some international venues	Aug/Annual	HF5438 .A317	Successful Meetings
Sourcebook: A Planner's Guide to Meeting Facilities and Destinations	List of national and international meeting facilities	Apr/Annual through 2008	HF5438 .A317	Successful Meetings
Buyer's Guide	Industry Associations, Publications, Services, and Sites (U.S. + Mexico and Canada)	Annual 2005-2008	REF AS6 .T69	Tradeshow Week
Major Exhibit Hall Directory	National and international facilities; exhibit space information, floorplans, analysis, future construction	Annual 2004-2008	REF T391 .T73	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 2005-2007	REF T391 .T73	Tradeshow Week

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

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Theme Parks

Special Issue	Description	Publication Date	Call Number	Publication
Calvacade of Arts and Attractions	Directory of musical/theatrical entertainment, circus/variety acts, and shows/attractions	2005	REF PN2289 .C35	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	Amusement Business
Funparks and Attractions International Guide	Directory of parks and attractions; top park charts	2005	REF GV1851 .F85	Amusement Business
International Amusement Industry Buyers' Guide	Directory of companies, supplies, services, etc.	2005	REF GV1851 .A3 A557	Amusement Business
TEA/AECOM Global Attractions Attendance Report	An annual guide to the top 25 theme parks, top 20 waterparks, and top 10 chains. Worldwide theme park attendance trends, including regional and world attendance numbers for theme parks.	2007-present	ONLINE ONLY	Themed Entertainment Association Publications
Family Entertainment Center and Location-Based Entertainment Suppliers' Guide	An annual guide featuring companies offering goods and services to help drive customer traffic, including company names and contact information	Feb/Mar 2004-present	GV1851 .A3 T68	Tourist Attractions and Parks
Who's Who Buyers Guide	An annual guide to the top vendors in the industry including vendor names and contact information	June 2004-present	GV1851 .A3 T68	Tourist Attractions and Parks

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

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Tourism

Special Issue	Description	Publication Date	Call Number	Publication
Travel Buyer's Handbook	Statistics and tips on incentive travel (choosing a destination, mapping a strategy, negotiating, etc.)	2008	in current periodicals	Incentive
Book of Lists	Guide to Central Florida's industry leaders; includes Recreation and Hospitality (hotels, tourist attractions, golf courses, etc.)	Dec/Annual 2004-present	REF HC108.O7 B4	Orlando Business Journal
U.S. Tour Operators Association Directory	Contact information, officers, destinations, programs/services, what's new for each tour operator	Jan/Annual 2008-present	REF G155.A1 T67	Travel Weekly

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

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