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What is ADR used as a measure of?
What is ADR used as a measure of?
What does limited service lodging focus on?
What does limited service lodging focus on?
How does the text describe the full-service, upscale property?
How does the text describe the full-service, upscale property?
Which term is used to describe limited service in a more positive light?
Which term is used to describe limited service in a more positive light?
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What type of travelers are more likely to patronize full-service properties according to the text?
What type of travelers are more likely to patronize full-service properties according to the text?
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What amenities are typically offered by full-service properties according to the text?
What amenities are typically offered by full-service properties according to the text?
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What is the significance of the traditional practice of throwing away the key when a new hotel opens?
What is the significance of the traditional practice of throwing away the key when a new hotel opens?
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Why do commercial hotels face cyclical dips every seven days?
Why do commercial hotels face cyclical dips every seven days?
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How has dining in hotels evolved from the past to the present?
How has dining in hotels evolved from the past to the present?
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What distinguishes early inns from today's hotels in terms of appearance and presentation?
What distinguishes early inns from today's hotels in terms of appearance and presentation?
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How has the terminology used for lodging establishments changed over time?
How has the terminology used for lodging establishments changed over time?
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Why did the American Hotel Association evolve into the American Hotel & Lodging Association?
Why did the American Hotel Association evolve into the American Hotel & Lodging Association?
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What are the three traditional subdivisions of types of hotels?
What are the three traditional subdivisions of types of hotels?
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Which group is primarily targeted by commercial hotels?
Which group is primarily targeted by commercial hotels?
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What are the two classifications of lodging discussed before types of hotels?
What are the two classifications of lodging discussed before types of hotels?
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Who has traditionally controlled rating systems for hotels worldwide?
Who has traditionally controlled rating systems for hotels worldwide?
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What is the largest category of American hotels?
What is the largest category of American hotels?
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Why are commercial guests referred to as the backbone of the entire lodging industry?
Why are commercial guests referred to as the backbone of the entire lodging industry?
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What was the reason given by the attendant for the lack of towels for two days?
What was the reason given by the attendant for the lack of towels for two days?
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Why did the children take towels from their bath on the final day of their stay?
Why did the children take towels from their bath on the final day of their stay?
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What caused the family's positive image of the resort to change suddenly?
What caused the family's positive image of the resort to change suddenly?
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What did the dad express aloud when he saw the $22 charge on the bill?
What did the dad express aloud when he saw the $22 charge on the bill?
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Why did management face criticism in this situation?
Why did management face criticism in this situation?
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Why do many motels from the 1960s era get referred to as 'mom-and-pop'?
Why do many motels from the 1960s era get referred to as 'mom-and-pop'?
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What were some challenges faced by mom-and-pop motels in the 1960s?
What were some challenges faced by mom-and-pop motels in the 1960s?
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How are the class of hotels typically measured?
How are the class of hotels typically measured?
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What leads to higher room rates in hotels according to the text?
What leads to higher room rates in hotels according to the text?
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Why has the Average Daily Rate (ADR) been increasing industry-wide for decades?
Why has the Average Daily Rate (ADR) been increasing industry-wide for decades?
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What plays a critical role in determining room rates in hotels?
What plays a critical role in determining room rates in hotels?
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