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What does the term Adequacy refer to with reference to feasibility studies conducted by a hotel group?
Identify the suitable clientele for the products and offerings
Identify free market segments for proposed product and site
Redefinition of the product based on analysis of the clientele of the site and the product clientele
Understand the expectations of clientele gravitating around the site for the proposed building
The following are characteristics of slip form construction EXCEPT
Method of vertically extruding a reinforced concrete structure
Buildings constructed with this method rise fast while ensuring endurance
Continuous pouring of concrete into walls
Method of construction reduces the overall weight of a building
Considering that the hotel above is near a main thoroughfare in a town of largely low-lying buildings, it can be categorized as a:
Townhouse
Tenement Building
Suburban Hotel
City Hotel
Which of the following is considered an aspect of a good location?
Limited parking
Small financing budget
Strict structural regulations from town planning department
Existence of present and planned future social centers
___________________ looks into the patterns of demand, spending power of the main market segment and not forgetting the expectations of the target market. This statement best describes the following term:-
Advertising
Marketing
Promotional Activities
Repositioning
Which of the following is the best construction method for reducing the weight of the building?
Spandex
Modular construction
Weight-loss programme
Curtain wall
When considering community interests in choosing a good location for a hotel site, which is the best summary of the relevant criteria?
Existence of and proximity to attractions
Accessibility of transport and for service deliveries
Proximity to residential areas, industrial buildings, and acceptable levels of sound at night
Near to airport and bus station
Which of the following discipline gives us insight on local culture to draw inspiration for a hotel's design?
Economy
Marketing
Social
Politics
“Designs that complement the strengths and abilities of people and minimise the effects of their limitations, rather than forcing them to adapt.” The following statement best describes the following term:-
Ergonomics
Economics
Technology
Kitchen Design
In the case of a local hotel which has a "tired property", what options does the property have if its local demand is still strong?
Do nothing
Refresh
Reposition
Refurbish
A site study evaluates the proposed or chosen location in terms of
Potential expansion
Political motivations
Customer expectations
Strategic interests
The following costs should be considered when planning a hotel EXCEPT
Cost of land
Construction costs
Finder's fee
Feasibility studies
Opening a brand new hotel involves a lot of careful planning and multiple considerations. One such important consideration is a good location and site of the proposed hotel. On a general aspect of consideration, what is the correlation between sub-soil and finances?
Additional costs will be incurred to perform adequate soil test to ensure suitability of site.
Sub-soil has no important correlation to the cost of construction of a hotel.
Sub-soil quality influences the cost of constructing of a sound foundation.
Good sub-soil promotes for a good landscaping master plan.
A site study evaluates the proposed or chosen location in terms of
Potential expansion
Political motivations
Customer expectations
Strategic interests
Which of the following feasibility studies can investigate local community interests that may affect the hotel's design?
Market Study
Profitability Study
Site Study
Clientele Study
At the minimum, what should a Gantt Chart include?
Project leader, job description, job requirements, starting date
Activity, duration, commencement date, ending date, person-in-charge
Position, name, picture, hierarchy, reporting line
Persons involved, project objectives, scheduling, budget
A market survey is best utilized to:-
Identify free segments that a hotel can position to in terms of product and/or site
Study customer expectations of the chosen market
Find the cheapest place to buy groceries
Gain valuable insights into the competition
A potential hotel owner employs you to design a hotel with function rooms and extensive facilities for recreational activities, targeting business travelers for getaway events or incentive travel activities. Given a choice, what kind of location will you recommend?
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Downtown
The main purposes of a renovation to refresh or reposition a hospitality establishment are the following EXCEPT
Maintain market share
Follow the 10-year thumb rule
Keep the staff motivated
Provide adequate turnover and profits
In 1954, a building's construction at Walbrook, London had to be halted when a temple of Mithras, dating back to Roman times, was discovered on the site. This could have been avoided if the project planners had analysed the site beforehand for:
Historical Preservation
Zoning
Site Characteristics
Weather Patterns
In designing Hilton Heathrow, unique with the hotel's direct access to the Terminal 4 of London's Heathrow Airport, the following are some possible considerations for accessibility and circulation EXCEPT
Proximity to highway and public roads
Availability of public transport
Characteristics of access roads
Maximum building height
“An emerging accommodations segment that promises travelers unique guest experiences in historical settings”. This statement best fits:-
Repositioning of an Existing Brand
Clientele Demand
Conversion of Used Building
Renovation to Refresh the Brand
At first glance, the shape of the hotel below is determined by the following EXCEPT
Recommended floor area ratio
Space of land available
Surrounding landscape
Circulation access
The ‘space’ that is occupied by different rooms in a hotel during the design stage will defer. This difference in room ‘space’ offered by every hotel is the point of differentiation between the property thus giving guest the vast array of choices best on their budgets. The term ‘space’ used will best refer to the hotel offering the customer different ____________.
Keys
Bays
Guestroom types
Comfort level
The difference between the standard segment rooms and a luxury segment rooms is the width of the rooms. What effect does the change in room width have on the number of rooms in a floor?
The length of the corridor increases.
The change in width of rooms reduces the number of bathrooms per floor.
The change in width of rooms reduces the number of bathrooms per floor.
The room width cannot be changed.
The Grand Cinnamon Colombo, Sri Lanka, follows an atrium design. What is the main benefit of incorporating such a design?
Open volume creates spectacular space and open corridors.
Provide the guest a good view of the surrounding.
More guestrooms per floor can be achieved using this design.
Corner room are easier to plan than other designs.
A soft refurbishment normally entails major building works such as replacement of bathrooms and public area fit-out/refit.
True
False
A hotel designer needs to know the building coverage ratio to determine how high the building can be built.
True
False
Slip form technique allows for the continuous pouring of concrete into walls of a structure and won’t stops when the full required height of the structure has been reached.
True
False
Orchid ratings are given to hotels which do not qualify for the one to five-star rating requirements.
True
False
Modular construction technique can cut down construction time and costs by as much as 40% as compared to traditional construction methods.
True
False
Slip wall construction reduces the overall weight of a building, which allows it to be built higher, and permits the extensive use of glass on the facade.
True
False
Elements in creating hotel concept are product, service, target market and unique selling proposition.
True
False
Market studies analyze the expectation of customers gravitating towards the area.
True
False
The typical regulations imposed by the governments during project development are EXCEPT
Zoning
Ownership
Ecological Conservation
Building Safety & Health
