27 Questions
What major event led to the commencement of the Post-Mobility Adjustment Era in 1973-1974?
OPEC oil embargo and fuel price increase
In 1938, how fast could an airplane travel, enabling nonstop coast-to-coast flights of less than eight hours?
400 miles an hour
Which era saw a rapid growth in car ownership, leading to a reduction in long-distance rail travel?
Modern-Tourism Travel System Era
What transportation mode advancement made coast-to-coast flights take only four hours by 1950?
Advancements in airplane speed
Which theory identifies five factors influencing travelers' choice of transportation mode?
Jagdish Sheth's theory
What led to a shift towards group-oriented transportation in the present era?
Energy crisis and global warming
How did the energy crisis impact global travel patterns?
Favored alternative, group-oriented transportation
Which historical era saw a reduction in train journey times from 7 days to 2.5 days?
'Transport System Pre-WWII' Era
How long does the Concorde take to make a flight presently?
$2.5$ hours
What led to the development of the concept of inns?
Improvements in European societies' security
Which type of accommodation was prominent in America's early hotel history?
Seaport inns
Who was the first hotel chain pioneer in the United States?
Ellsworth Statler
What type of accommodation was established due to the automobile industry?
Motor hotels or motels
Which hotel chain is now owned by the International Telephone and Telegraph Company (ITTI)?
Sheraton chain
What transportation mode was established by innkeepers to attract business?
Public stagecoach
What type of organization is currently running youth hostels in Germany?
Individuals or nonprofits
How are hotel ratings determined according to the text?
Physical structure, furnishings, maintenance, housekeeping, and service
What is the highest rating a hotel can achieve based on the rating scale mentioned?
5-star One of the best
Which division in the Lodging Industry Organization handles financial activities like bill payment and payroll?
Accounting division
What does the engineering and maintenance division in the Lodging Industry Organization primarily focus on?
Energy management program implementation
Which department in the Lodging Industry Organization protects both employees and guests?
Security division
What type of accommodation is typically family-owned and known for its informal family atmosphere?
Pensions
Which type of hotel is designed for vacation travelers and often located near beaches?
Resort hotels
What feature is commonly found in hotels but not in motels?
Glass-covered elevators
Which type of accommodation offers primarily rooms and free parking, catering to transient and cost-conscious travelers?
Motels
What distinguishes resort hotels from other types of accommodations?
Ranging from budget to luxury with more amenities and shops
What type of accommodation is known for offering convention and meeting facilities along with recreational opportunities?
Hotels with multiple rooms and 24-hour room service
Learn about how the automobile industry grew rapidly and its impact on tourism, especially after World War II. Discover how automobiles led to the decline of train travel and facilitated individual or small group travel, contributing to the development of automobile-oriented facilities along highways.
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