Comparative and theoretical framework of Brazilian hospitality studies

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to give a summary of the bibliographical production of the first publications made by the Master’s Programme in Hospitality at the Anhembi Morumbi University, São Paolo, the compilations edited by Célia Maria de Moraes Dias (2002) and Ada de Freitas Maneti Dencker and Marielys Siqueira Bueno (2003, 2004, 2008). It aims to introduce and discuss what could be called the first theoretical lines guiding the reflections of these researchers and their colleagues, which still guide the context in the present study of hospitality at the University. We outline the contributions of the various authors and discuss how they have built on the pioneering works of Conrad Lashley (2000) and Luiz Octávio de Lima Camargo (2002, 2004).