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What is the significance of Wuhan Tiandi in relation to community development?
What is the significance of Wuhan Tiandi in relation to community development?
- It promotes international tourism.
- It serves as a model for urban neighborhoods. (correct)
- It is focused solely on residential buildings.
- It is an air-conditioned shopping mall.
Which feature of Wuhan Tiandi is highlighted as significant?
Which feature of Wuhan Tiandi is highlighted as significant?
- It includes the first outdoor food street in China. (correct)
- It contains only modern buildings.
- It was completed in the year 2000.
- It was the first mixed-use development in China.
What aspect of Wuhan is presented as a challenge for its tourism?
What aspect of Wuhan is presented as a challenge for its tourism?
- It remains largely unknown to foreign tourists. (correct)
- It lacks historical attractions.
- Tourists tend to stay for extended periods.
- It is widely known among international tourists.
How does the city's rich history impact the student experience in Wuhan?
How does the city's rich history impact the student experience in Wuhan?
What characteristic of Wuhan contributes to its classification as a 2nd-tier city?
What characteristic of Wuhan contributes to its classification as a 2nd-tier city?
What is a significant design consideration for hotels accommodating patients?
What is a significant design consideration for hotels accommodating patients?
Which amenity is considered essential for the comfort of recovering patients?
Which amenity is considered essential for the comfort of recovering patients?
What service modification can enhance the travel experience for patients in hotels?
What service modification can enhance the travel experience for patients in hotels?
What is one of the challenges faced by hotels in providing patient-centered services?
What is one of the challenges faced by hotels in providing patient-centered services?
Which type of training is deemed essential for hotel staff to effectively support patients?
Which type of training is deemed essential for hotel staff to effectively support patients?
What modification is necessary for hotel room design intended for business travelers?
What modification is necessary for hotel room design intended for business travelers?
What could be considered a vital characteristic for hotels aiming to model performance effectively?
What could be considered a vital characteristic for hotels aiming to model performance effectively?
Which of the following elements is NOT a part of the suggested service modifications for hotels?
Which of the following elements is NOT a part of the suggested service modifications for hotels?
What defines second-tier cities (STCs) beyond their population size?
What defines second-tier cities (STCs) beyond their population size?
What advantage do second-tier cities offer to health travelers compared to large urban metropolises?
What advantage do second-tier cities offer to health travelers compared to large urban metropolises?
How do government attitudes towards expansion into second-tier cities generally manifest?
How do government attitudes towards expansion into second-tier cities generally manifest?
What is RevPAR an acronym for in the hotel industry?
What is RevPAR an acronym for in the hotel industry?
What kind of fees are increasingly being added to hotel bills, which can affect total costs?
What kind of fees are increasingly being added to hotel bills, which can affect total costs?
Which factor makes second-tier cities particularly competitive for health travel clients?
Which factor makes second-tier cities particularly competitive for health travel clients?
What implication does RevPAR have on hotel profitability?
What implication does RevPAR have on hotel profitability?
What effect does a mix of advantages in second-tier cities have on health travel?
What effect does a mix of advantages in second-tier cities have on health travel?
What is important to know about furniture arrangements in assigned rooms?
What is important to know about furniture arrangements in assigned rooms?
What hidden substances must be checked for, particularly regarding gastric bypass patients?
What hidden substances must be checked for, particularly regarding gastric bypass patients?
Which aspect of shuttle vehicles is critical for patients with mobility issues?
Which aspect of shuttle vehicles is critical for patients with mobility issues?
Which cities are primarily the source of China's medical tourists?
Which cities are primarily the source of China's medical tourists?
What is a key characteristic of the insurance coverage for China’s medical tourists?
What is a key characteristic of the insurance coverage for China’s medical tourists?
What demographic shift is occurring in demand for medical tourism in China?
What demographic shift is occurring in demand for medical tourism in China?
What aspect makes clinics in Hong Kong and Macau popular among cross-border patients from China?
What aspect makes clinics in Hong Kong and Macau popular among cross-border patients from China?
Which statement about Wuhan before the virus outbreak is accurate?
Which statement about Wuhan before the virus outbreak is accurate?
Which category of hotels is typically easier to negotiate with in favorable economic conditions?
Which category of hotels is typically easier to negotiate with in favorable economic conditions?
What is a key advantage of encouraging travelers to book hotels with free amenities?
What is a key advantage of encouraging travelers to book hotels with free amenities?
Why might specific hotel negotiations yield better results than chain-wide negotiations?
Why might specific hotel negotiations yield better results than chain-wide negotiations?
What is a potential benefit of considering independent hotels in negotiations?
What is a potential benefit of considering independent hotels in negotiations?
What does the last-room availability clause in hotel negotiations ensure?
What does the last-room availability clause in hotel negotiations ensure?
What is a critical safety consideration when selecting hotels for physically challenged travelers?
What is a critical safety consideration when selecting hotels for physically challenged travelers?
What specific requirement should be addressed for morbidly obese clients traveling for surgery?
What specific requirement should be addressed for morbidly obese clients traveling for surgery?
What happens to elevators when the fire alarm is activated in hotels?
What happens to elevators when the fire alarm is activated in hotels?
Study Notes
Building Modifications
- The lodging industry hasn’t yet created an efficient room design that caters to patients, business and leisure travelers.
- A hotel room resembling a hospital room is less appealing to business or leisure customers.
- Hotel rooms must meet ADA regulations, including removing architectural barriers and offering auxiliary aids.
Amenities Modifications
- There is no valid data that considers the needs of all guests and customer preferences.
- Desirable amenities for patients could include:
- Adjustable beds
- Nurse call systems
- Wi-Fi
- Bedside controls
- Individualized TVs
- Hot baths
- Individually controlled air
- Bathroom amenities suitable for recovering patients
- Family needs: microwave, refrigerator, washing machines
Service Modifications
- Hotels are crucial touch points in patient encounters.
- Hotels should consider the following to provide seamless services:
- Quick check-in processes (e.g., at the airport)
- Efficient concierge
- Translators
- First aid training
- Prescription delivery
- Coordinators
- 24-hour room service
- Shopping services
- Shuttle services
- All-inclusive pricing
- Nursing and dietitian staff
Substantial Investment in Staff Training and Recruitment
- Necessary characteristics to model performance need to be considered.
- Credentials and essential services need to be assessed.
Challenges
- Challenges include:
- Community engagement and partnerships
- Large financing requirements
- Management systems
- Distribution channels
- Legal issues
- Marketing and branding
- Standardization
- Measurements/benchmarking
Second-Tier City Considerations
- The best chance of finding favorable rates and availability is in second-tier cities.
- Second-tier cities are hard to define and are distinct from large urban metropolises.
What Second-Tier Cities Are
- Second-tier cities have a specialized set of activities and trade-oriented industries.
- They demonstrate strong growth characteristics in terms of population and employment.
REVPAR - Watch Out For Ancillary Fees
- Room rates are not the only factor to consider when making deals with hotels.
- Hotels focus on RevPAR, which is revenue per available room.
- Hotels are increasingly charging add-on fees for amenities like parking, fitness centers, and maid service.
Pointers on How to Negotiate
- Negotiating with three- to four-star hotels is potentially easier than luxury hotels.
- Encourage travelers to book hotels with free amenities like internet, shuttle service, breakfast, and events.
- Negotiations with specific hotels will yield better results than chain-wide negotiations.
- Consider independent hotels, which may offer better rates and amenities.
- Negotiate last-room availability clauses.
Safety First
- Walk hotels with the same attention to detail as hospitals and clinics.
- Match clients' preferences with the best choice for comfort, safety, and culture.
- Don't offer hotel rooms with handicap access above the third floor.
Comfort of Morbidly Obese Clients
- Ensure larger furniture is available pre and post-surgery.
- Patients may need assistance arising from chairs, beds, or bathtubs.
- Check furniture arrangements in rooms.
Details on All Ingredients
- Ensure kitchen staff can provide details on all ingredients, as hidden sugars can be detrimental.
Shuttle Vehicle
- Check shuttle vehicles for easy access for diverse needs (knee patients, hip patients, back patients, those with fresh post-operative wounds).
Case Medical Tourism - Chinese Patients Proliferate Internationally
- Chinese medical tourists tend to be cash-rich.
- Private health insurance cover is limited.
- Demand is strongest in Tier 1 cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou.
- Demand is also increasing in lower tier cities like Hangzhou, Tianjin, and Wuhan.
- Hong Kong and Macau benefit from easy access and shared language.
Case Questions: Wuhan
- Medical tourists in Wuhan come from various locations globally.
- Patients generally only benefit from limited government health care plans.
- Wuhan's emergence as a second-tier city is likely due to its strong community, economic development, mix of traditional and modern architecture, and vibrant cultural scene.
- These aspects make it an attractive location for tourists and medical travelers, in addition to its strategic location as a starting point for the Three Gorges Dam cruise tour.
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Explore the modifications necessary for hotel designs to better accommodate patients, business, and leisure travelers. This quiz covers essential amenities, service adjustments, and ADA regulations to enhance guest experiences in the lodging industry.
