Resorts Quiz

The contribution of the Chinese Empire to the resort concept was:

• The usage of thermal waters

• The Feng-Shui design concept

• The inclusion of service standards

• The creation of seaside boardwalks

Choose the correct phrase to complete the following sentence: In the decline stage of the resort popularity cycle, the...

• number of tourists is increasing.

• infrastructure is not well established.

• destination is over commercialized.

• destination is unspoiled.

One of the main characteristics for condominium hotels is that:

• Accommodation units do not provide kitchen facilities.

• They do not offer housekeeping services.

• Units are sold to different owners that keep the right to rent or use.

• They are always located in mountain destinations.

A resort feasibility study needs to take in consideration:

• the potential market

• the existing competition.

• the market needs.

• all answers are correct.

In a ski resort, the highest revenue is produced by:

In the discovery stage of a resort´s popularity cycle..

• the tourism is the mainstay of the economy in the area.

• there are only few visitors in the area, as almost no public facilities exist yet.

• the competition probably arises from other facilities built in the area.

• there are many visitors in the area, all infrastructure is provided

The criteria used to classify lodging properties is:

• Price, designation & seasonality.

• Location, price & customer.

• Designation, purpose & activities.

• Purpose, location and customer.

The main similarity/similarities of all types of resorts:

• all the answers are correct.

• the hospitality and service are significant factors at each operation.

• the basic products are beds and meals.

• the building, ground maintenance and upkeep are required.

We consider the origin of the modern resort concept:

• Chinese Empire

• Roman Empire

• Swiss hotel tradition

• Luxury European destinations

What are the stages of a resort´s popularity cycle (in chronological order)?

• Development, stagnation, decline, consolidation, discovery, and rejuvenation.

• Consolidation, involvement, decline, discovery, consolidation, and rejuvenation.

• Involvement, development, stagnation, and decline.

• Discovery, involvement, development, consolidation, stagnation, decline, and rejuvenation.