Accomodation Introduction Flashcards
Is the act of kindness in welcoming and looking after the basic needs of customers or strangers, mainly in relation to food, drink and accommodation.
Hospitality
The basic nature of hospitality involves hosting and hospitality provided by the host to the guest.
Hospitality
Involves hosting and hospitality provided by the host to the guest.
The basic nature of hospitality
Refers to any businesses or organizations which provide food and/or drink and/or shelter and other related services to people away from home.
Hospitality Industry
What are the examples of Tourism and Hospitality Industry?
Transportation
Recreation
Lodging
Food and Services
Examples of Transportation
Cruises
Airlines
Rails
Examples of Recreation
HIking
Swimming
Gaming
Examples of Lodging
Hotels
Motels
Transient
Houses
Examples of Food and Services
Restaurants
Bars
Cafe
These are the core under the scope of hospitality industry
Lodging and food service
Business Sectors in Hospitality Industry
Accomodation and Food and Beverage
To provide accommodation and usually food and drink to people who for whatever reason are away from home.
Accomodation
To provide food and beverage to local, commuting, transient and tourists
Food and Beverage
Is one of the biggest contributors to tourism and hospitality.
Accomodation Sector
something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need such as lodging, food, and services.
Accomodation Sector
Can be defined as a group of rooms, or an entire building or establishment which someone may live or stay.
Accomodation
A temporary place for visitors to rest and recharge as they go along with their itinerary.
Accomodation
A place to stay.
Accomodation
Classification of Accomodation Establishment
Non Commercial
Private
Non Profit
institutional
Commercial
Hotels
Service apartment
It is a critical component of the tourist business. Not only are lodging and food given, but also a variety of other services tailored to
the demands of the visitors or guests.
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Accomodation
What are the accomodation product?
Location of the establishment
Facilities
Service
Image
Price
Where it is located and how accessible it is to visitors and consumers.
Location of the establishment
Accommodation can be located in towns, cities, along the coast, or in the countryside; and these operations can be found in a city or town center, close to a beach, or on a road network.
Location of the establishment
Accommodation places are often classified as either full-service or self-catering. This is necessary so that visitors can decide what is provided and what they must contribute.
Facilities
The provider offers will depend upon its grading, facilities, and market niche.
Service
How it is portrayed to customers and the way it is marketed
Image
Varies depending on several factors such as the location, facilities, service offered and the image portrayed.
Price or Rates
What are the characteristics of Accomodation as a product?
Tangible
Intangible
Inseparability
Perishable
Is anything that may be given to a market for consideration, acquisition, usage, or consumption in order to satisfy a need or needs.
A product
Include physical surroundings, equipment needed to provide accommodation, décor, food and beverage consumed by the guest
Tangible
Pertains to the atmosphere present in an establishment and the service that the guest experiences.
Intangible
Accommodation cannot be stored and if it is not sold for any given night, the opportunity for the sale is lost forever.
Perishable
A building, edifice or premises or a completely independent part thereof, which is use for the regular reception, accommodation or lodging of travelers and tourists and the provision of services incidental thereto for a fee.
Hotel
The production and consumption of goods and services in the hospitality and accommodation sector.
Inseparability
Is a structure that provides sleeping accommodations to travelers and usually features dining facilities and daily housekeeping service.
Hotel
What are the 2 main types of Hotel?
Resorts
Commercial Hotel
Any place or places with pleasant environment and atmosphere conducive to comfort, healthful relaxation and rest, offering food, sleeping accommodation and recreational facilities to the public for a fee or remuneration.
Resort
It caters primarily to leisure travelers.
Resort
It is generally found in 4 environments: at beaches, near ski areas, in the desert, near (or even in) theme parks and attractions and usually have activities for recreation such as swimming pool, golf course, tennis court.
Resort
It is also known as Corporate
Hotel.
Commercial Hotel
It caters to business travelers’ needs and typically includes a business center where visitors may print papers, make photocopies, organize package deliveries, and so on.
Commercial Hotel
They are often found in metropolitan centers, “business parks,” and airports.
Commercial Hotel
It features a big ballroom and several meeting rooms that can accommodate groups of any size.
A Convention or Meeting Hotel
What are the TYPES OF HOTEL based on?
Location
Level of Service
Length of Stay
Target Market
Size
Theme
Ownership and Affiliation
Star rating
Generally located in the heart of city within a short distance from business center, shopping arcade. Rates are normally high due to their location advantages. They have high traffic on weekdays and the occupancy is generally high.
City center/Downtown
Based on location the example is City Garden Suite
City center/Downtown
They are located primarily on highways, they provide lodging to highway travelers and also provide ample parking space. The length of stay is usually overnight.
Motel
Based on location the example is Sogo
Motels
They are located in suburban areas, it generally have high traffic on weekend. It is ideal for budget travelers. In this type of hotel rates are moderately low.
Suburban hotels
Based on location the example is Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao
Suburban hotels
These hotels are set up near by the airport. They have transit guest who stay over between flights.
Airport hotels
Based on location the example is Manila Airport Hotel
Airport hotels
They are also termed as health resort or beach hill resort and so depending on their position and location. They cater a person who wants to relax, enjoy themselves at hill station. Most resort work to full capacity during peak season. Sales and revenue fluctuate from season to season.
Resort Hotels
These novel variants are hotel on wheel. They are normally used by small group of travelers.
Rotels
Based on location the example is Shangrila Mactan Cebu
Resort Hotels
Are trains providing a luxurious hotel atmosphere.
India’s very own “Palace on Wheels” and “Deccan Odyssey”
Based on location the example is Palace on wheels
Rotels
These hotels are established on luxury liners or ship. It is located on river, sea or big lakes. In cruise ships, rooms are generally small and all furniture is fixed down. It has long stay guest.
Floating hotels
Based on location the example is Royal Caribbean International
Floating hotels