History of the Accommodations or Lodging Industry

What was the reason for the development of the lodging industry?

• The need to provide accommodations for travelers

• The need to provide lodging for locals

• The need to create new businesses

• The need to provide cheap accommodations for low-income people

In which century did the concept of inns become a trade for the Romans?

• 13th century

• 14th century

• Middle Ages

• Ancient Times

Which of the following is not a reason for the growth of the hotel industry during the Industrial Revolution?

• The emerging middle class could afford accommodations

• The development of spas

• The increased demand for accommodation as people migrated to cities to work

• The growth of the automobile industry

What was America's first hotels?

• Seaport inns

• Roadside motels

• Resort hotels

• Chain hotels

What influenced the lodging industry in the next 200 years after the appearance of the public stagecoach?

• The construction of highways and expressways

• The development of road transport

• The construction of railroads

• The widespread use of the car

What kind of hotels were built in Europe next to or across the downtown railroad station?

• Seaport inns

• Roadside motels

• Chain hotels

• Large hotels

Which of the following is not a result of the introduction and development of the automobile industry?

• The establishment of the roadside hotel

• The emergence of the motor hotel or motel

• The construction of highways and expressways

• The development of the resort hotel

Who was the first hotel chain pioneer in the United States?

• Conrad Hilton

• Kemmons Wilson

• Ellsworth Statler

• Ernest Henderson

Which hotel chain was founded by Kemmons Wilson?

• Hilton

• Sheraton

• Holiday Inn

• Intercontinental Hotels

What kind of hotels catered to the vacation traveler who stayed for a number of days and provided a wide range of special services?

• Seaport inns

• Roadside motels

• Resort hotels

• Chain hotels