Understanding Hospitality Suppliers

What is the primary role of a hospitality supplier?

• To provide accommodation services to guests

• To supply goods and services to hospitality businesses

• To manage hotel staff

• To organise travel itineraries for tourists

Which of the following is a common product supplied by hospitality suppliers?

• Office furniture

• Cleaning supplies

• Construction materials

• Agricultural equipment

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a hospitality supplier?

• Linen provider

• Food and beverage distributor

• IT service provider

• Automobile manufacturer

What is a key factor hospitality businesses consider when choosing a supplier?

• The supplier's location

• The supplier's brand popularity

• The supplier's pricing and quality

• The supplier's advertising strategy

Which of the following is a benefit of having reliable hospitality suppliers?

• Increased staff turnover

• Improved guest satisfaction

• Higher operational costs

• Reduced service quality

Which of the following is a challenge faced by hospitality suppliers?

• High demand for their products

• Fluctuating market prices

• Consistent supply chain

• Low competition

What is the importance of sustainability in hospitality supply chains?

• It increases the cost of goods

• It reduces the quality of products

• It enhances the brand image and reduces environmental impact

• It complicates the supply process

Which of the following is a technological advancement that has supports hospitality businesses and suppliers?

• Manual inventory management

• Digital supply chain management systems

• Paper-based ordering systems

• Traditional cash registers

What is a common method used to evaluate the performance of a hospitality supplier?

• Number of employees

• Delivery time and accuracy

• Size of the warehouse

• Number of products offered

Who helps guests with their luggage? 

• receptionist

• front of house porter

• room attendant

• door man