University Libraries: HRTM 101: Introduction to Resort Tourism Management: Start Here

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Library Databases

These databases function similarly to Google: enter keywords, get results. Check these databases for newspapers, magazines, trade journals, and academic journals with articles on hospitality and business. With the Choose Databases option, you can search multiple databases simultaneously.

Hospitality and Tourism Complete This link opens in a new window
Scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism.
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Full text articles from scholarly and trade publications, SWOT analyses, case studies, industry reports, market research reports and company profiles.

These databases function similarly to Wikipedia: find a profile, see reports and associated materials. Check here for analytics and insider details on companies (for Mergent) and industries (for IBIS World).

Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
Online library of 15,000 profiles on U.S. public companies including information on the company's history, mergers, property, subsidiaries, officers and directors, reports, bond raitings, capital stock, financials, and more.
IBISWorld Industry Intelligence This link opens in a new window
Online library of reports offering actionable insights, comprehensive data, and in-depth analysis on thousands of global industries. Search by sector or by country.

Hospitality Industry Trends

Hotel Online
News for the hotel executive.
Hotel and Motel Management
Trends, company news and information of interest to hotel management. Current issues at University Libraries.
Hotel and Motel Management Website
Highlights of recent issues, full text located under Hotel and Motel Management (below)
Hospitality Trends
Information on recent trends in development, employment, financial, food & beverage, management, technology, and travel management.
Hospitality Net
Contains industry news and resources, information on new products, services, and trends.

News

Access World News This link opens in a new window
International, U.S., South Carolina, and regional newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts, and videos.
Access Business News This link opens in a new window
Provides a large collection of current and archived full-text newspapers and other sources. It extensively covers industries, markets, companies, executives and products.
US Newsstream (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Coverage of national leading newspapers, including The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, and other US newspapers, newswires, blogs, and news sites.

Searching for Ownership

Horry County Map
ArcGIS map. Zoom in to desired location and click to get owner information and PIN/TMS number for parcel.
Horry County Land Records
Search by owner name, PIN, or TMS (found in Horry County Map) to find assessed value, taxes paid, and owner(s).
Search for Deeds: Horry County Government
Record of deeds transferring property in Horry County.

Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
Online library of 15,000 profiles on U.S. public companies including information on the company's history, mergers, property, subsidiaries, officers and directors, reports, bond raitings, capital stock, financials, and more.