Hotel Classification and Organizations

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Hotels and motels with a ___ share a centralized reservation system and a common image, logo, or advertising slogan.

Referral Association

Two organizations that rank and classify hotels are?

The American Automobile Association (AAA) and the Mobile Travel Guide.

How may hotels be classified?

Location, price, services, parking available.

Examples of hotel locations include?

City Center, airport, casino, freeway. Signup and view all the answers

Examples of hotel level price classifications include?

Economy, Midprice, upscale, luxury, all-suites. Signup and view all the answers

Examples of hotel level of service classifications include?

Full-service, extended stay, mid scale, limited service. Signup and view all the answers

Examples of hotel service classification include?

Bed and breakfast, Casino, convention, economy/budget hotels, spas. Signup and view all the answers

What is an airport hotel?

Located near airports, convenient for business, group, and leisure travelers. Signup and view all the answers

What are casino hotels known for?

Entertainment and for a lot of profit. Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are benefits of a city center location except?

Pool Signup and view all the answers

Full service hotels typically provide?

Food, beverages, common areas, internet. Signup and view all the answers

What is mixed-use vacation ownership?

People own real condos/residencies that also operate as hotels. Signup and view all the answers

What does hotel development indicate?

Franchising/management. Signup and view all the answers

Together with ___, hotels have been one of the catalysts of inner revitalization.

Convention center Signup and view all the answers

Describe how a bed and breakfast operates.

Providing clean/attractive accommodation, and breakfast usually for one night stay for travelers. Signup and view all the answers

Describe in detail the difference between a hotel and a motel.

Motel = less expensive, highway; Hotel = expensive, city. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hotel Classification and Organizations

Hotels and motels often participate in a Referral Association, sharing a centralized reservation system, brand image, logos, and advertising slogans.
Two main organizations that classify hotels are the American Automobile Association (AAA) and Mobile Travel Guide.

Classification Criteria

Hotels can be classified based on location, price, services offered, and available parking.
Location examples include city center, airport, casino, and freeway.
Price classifications range from economy to luxury, including mid-price, upscale, and all-suites.

Service Classification

Hotels can also be categorized by their level of service, such as full-service, extended stay, mid-scale, and limited service.
Specific service types include bed and breakfast, casino, convention, economy/budget hotels, and spas.

Specific Hotel Types

Airport hotels are conveniently located near airports, catering to business, group, and leisure travelers.
Casino hotels combine entertainment and gaming, significantly contributing to profits.

Benefits and Amenities

A city center location typically offers benefits like Wi-Fi, pools, tennis courts, 24-hour room service, valet services, and spas.
Full-service hotels provide various amenities, such as food and beverages, common areas, internet, and business facilities.

Ownership and Development

Mixed-use vacation ownership represents properties like condos or residences that also operate as hotels.
Hotel development is often driven by franchising and management opportunities.

Revitalization Impact

Hotels, alongside convention centers, play a significant role in the revitalization of urban areas.

Unique Operations

Bed and breakfasts typically provide clean and attractive accommodations with breakfast, aimed at travelers staying for typically one night.
The difference between a hotel and a motel lies in pricing and location: motels are generally less expensive and situated along highways, while hotels are pricier and found in city areas.

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This quiz explores the various classifications of hotels and motels, focusing on how they are organized and the criteria used for classification. Participants will learn about referral associations, the role of classifications by AAA and Mobile Travel Guide, and different types of hotels based on location, price, and services offered.