Challenges in the Hospitality Industry
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What is a common example of a fixed cost mentioned in the text?

  • Utilities (correct)
  • Soap used by guests
  • Laundry
  • Part-time staff
  • What is the impact of having semi-fixed costs on the hotel's break-even point?

  • Decreases the break-even point
  • Makes it impossible to calculate the break-even point
  • Does not affect the break-even point
  • Increases the break-even point (correct)
  • How does revenue above certain costs contribute to hotel profits according to the text?

  • It leads to losses
  • It increases variable costs
  • It decreases the break-even point
  • It makes a significant contribution to profits (correct)
  • Why is marketing and sales promotion considered very important in the hotel business?

    <p>To bring customers to the hotel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the hotel's break-even point changed over the years according to the text?

    <p>Decreased from 70% to 55-60% occupancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of the hotel business is exemplified by the fact that unsold inventory becomes worthless after midnight?

    <p>Perishability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would revenue be lost for a hotel with only 100 rooms available?

    <p>$25 per room sold tomorrow when only 50 rooms are sold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for hotels to adjust their operations for high-demand periods?

    <p>To avoid losing revenue opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Changing value of fixed location' in the hotel business refers to:

    <p>'Re-routing of highway could devastate business'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Tomorrow, there is Formula 1 event in town, but I can only sell 100 rooms!' illustrates the challenge of:

    <p>'Our hotel only has 100 rooms'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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