Hotel Accommodation Types and Terms

What is a Bed and Breakfast?

• A Bed and Breakfast is a type of restaurant that serves dinner.

• A Bed and Breakfast is a large hotel chain offering luxury suites.

• A Bed and Breakfast is a vacation rental that does not provide meals.

• A Bed and Breakfast is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast.

Define a Boutique Hotel.

• A boutique hotel is a small, stylish hotel that offers personalized services and unique accommodations.

• A large, impersonal hotel chain with standardized rooms.

• A hotel that only offers long-term stays and no short-term options.

• A budget motel with minimal amenities and no unique features.

What distinguishes a Business Hotel from other types?

• Business Hotels are designed exclusively for long-term stays.

• Business Hotels offer only basic accommodations without additional services.

• Business Hotels are distinguished by their focus on amenities and services tailored for business travelers.

• Business Hotels are primarily focused on leisure activities.

What are the typical features of a Resort Hotel?

• No recreational activities

• Only basic accommodations

• Typical features of a resort hotel include accommodations, multiple dining options, recreational activities, pools, spas, fitness centers, and organized entertainment.

• Limited dining options

Explain the concept of Extended-stay hotels.

• Extended-stay hotels provide long-term lodging with home-like amenities, catering to guests needing accommodations for a week or more.

• Extended-stay hotels offer short-term stays of less than a week.

• Extended-stay hotels do not provide kitchen facilities.

• Extended-stay hotels are only for business travelers.

What does the term 'low season' refer to in hospitality?

• Low season refers to periods of lower demand in hospitality.

• Low season indicates peak tourist activity.

• Low season is when prices are highest.

• High season refers to periods of lower demand.

What is a centralized reservation system (CRS)?

• A decentralized reservation system that operates independently for each service.

• A platform that tracks customer preferences without handling reservations.

• A system that only manages hotel bookings without any travel services.

• A centralized reservation system (CRS) is a software platform that manages bookings and reservations for travel services in a centralized manner.

How does franchising work in the hotel industry?

• Franchising means hotels can create their own brand without following any guidelines.

• Franchising allows hotels to operate independently without any brand affiliation.

• Franchising in hotels requires franchisees to pay only for the property, not for brand use.

• Franchising in the hotel industry allows franchisees to operate hotels under a franchisor's brand, following specific guidelines and paying fees for support and brand use.

What are the advantages of a stunning location for a hotel?

• Increases staff turnover

• Limits guest capacity

• Attracts guests, enhances experience, allows premium pricing, leads to positive reviews.

• Reduces operational costs

What is meant by 'get down to business' in a conference context?

• To discuss personal matters

• To take a break from discussions

• To socialize with attendees

• To focus on the main topics of the conference.