Intro to Hospitality and Tourism — Review Questions

What is the main focus of hospitality?

• Farming for food production

• Welcoming guests

• Organizing transportation

• Advertising and marketing

What is the main focus of tourism?

• Selling products

• Traveling for leisure or business

• Operating restaurants

• Running hospitals

How are hospitality and tourism connected?

• They are unrelated

• Hospitality drives agriculture

• Hospitality supports tourism, and tourism drives hospitality growth

• Tourism only affects transportation

Which of the following is NOT listed as part of the hospitality industry?

• Hotels

• Restaurants

• Casinos

• Banks

What makes the hospitality industry global and diverse?

• It’s made of many service industries

• It only exists in large cities

• It is the same everywhere

• It doesn’t change with the economy

Which of the following is NOT one of the four areas of concentration?

• Lodging

• Food and Beverage

• Travel and Tourism

• Agriculture

The word “hospitality” comes from the Latin word “hospes,” meaning what?

• Friend only

• Guest, visitor, host, stranger

• Traveler’s rest

• Comfort and safety

Which of the following English words is connected to “hospes”?

• Hostel

• Market

• Train

• Bank

What did ancient inns and taverns provide?

• Education

• Shelter and rest

• Shopping centers

• Medical care

What does the pineapple symbolize in hospitality?

• Luxury and wealth

• Welcome, friendship, hospitality

• Safety and security

• Travel and tourism