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What is the accommodation sector concerned with?
What is the accommodation sector concerned with?
Providing customers with a temporary place to stay.
Which of the following are characteristics of the tourism and hospitality industry? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are characteristics of the tourism and hospitality industry? (Select all that apply)
How does the accommodation industry handle unsold rooms?
How does the accommodation industry handle unsold rooms?
The revenue for that room is lost forever.
A hotel can be defined as an establishment offering sleeping accommodations to anyone willing to pay for the services and facilities provided.
A hotel can be defined as an establishment offering sleeping accommodations to anyone willing to pay for the services and facilities provided.
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What is the purpose of the Star Grading System in hotels?
What is the purpose of the Star Grading System in hotels?
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Match the star ratings with their descriptions:
Match the star ratings with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Overview of the Accommodation Industry
- The hospitality industry includes businesses offering accommodation and food services to travelers, encompassing both short- and long-term stays.
- The accommodation sector specifically focuses on providing temporary lodging for guests.
- Hospitality is a subset of tourism, which involves broader economic activities related to travel.
Characteristics of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
- Services are intangible: Guests cannot experience services (like a hotel room or restaurant meal) before purchase.
- Products are for guest use only: Services and facilities are not intended for ownership.
- Services are perishable: Unsold accommodations or airline seats result in lost potential revenue and cannot be stored for future sale.
- Manufacture and sales are inseparable: Services must be consumed at the location they are provided.
- Operating processes are repetitive: The preparation of accommodations and services follows routine procedures.
Classifications of Hotels
- The development of accommodation is closely linked to the growth of tourism and resort areas.
- Hotels provide sleeping accommodations to travelers in exchange for fees.
- In the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) classifies hotels using a Star Grading System consisting of five levels based on a points system.
Star Grading System
- One Star: Budget-friendly accommodations with limited facilities and services.
- Two Star: Enhanced basic accommodations with more comfort and expanded facilities.
- Three Star: Good quality accommodations featuring spacious areas and a wider range of services.
- Four Star: Upscale hotels offering refined and stylish accommodations with responsive service and numerous facilities.
- Five Star: Luxury accommodations characterized by world-class facilities and exceptional service that exceeds guest expectations.
- Higher star ratings are achieved through improved service quality, facility condition, and sustainable business practices.
Additional Hotel Classifications
- Hotels can also be categorized based on:
- Location (e.g., city hotels)
- Target market
- Size (number of rooms)
- Level of service
- Guests' length of stay
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Explore the key concepts of the accommodation industry in this quiz, which is a vital segment of the broader hospitality field. Understand the roles and services provided by businesses that offer lodging and related services to travelers. This quiz is essential for anyone looking to grasp the foundations of hospitality management.
