Questions and Answers
The first found in the Bible was the ______
inn
America's first hotel was a seaport ______
inn
Coach service was established by innkeepers to attract ______
business
Resort hotels are for vacation ______
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Pensions are typically family ______
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Study Notes
Types of Accommodations
- Inns originated from the Bible and were also known as America's first hotel
- Seaport inns catered to travelers and traders arriving by sea
- Coach service was established by innkeepers to attract more business
- Hotels began as 10-room boarding houses
- Resort hotels emerged to cater to vacation travelers
Family-Owned and Unique Accommodations
- Pensions are small, family-owned establishments
- Paradors are unique accommodations located in old castles
- Condominium hotels offer a combination of hotel services and apartments
Outdoor and Alternative Accommodations
- Campgrounds are often found in government parks and forests, and cater to RV owners
- Bed and breakfasts provide overnight lodging and morning meals
- Tourist inns cater to transients and travelers
- Apartment hotels offer semi-furnished apartments for guests
Luxury and Shared Accommodations
- Health spas focus on providing a relaxing and rejuvenating experience
- Private homes offer overnight lodging in a residential setting
- Time sharing is a modern, unique type of accommodation
- Hostels provide bunk beds and shared accommodations for budget-conscious travelers
Business Models in Accommodations
- Franchising involves a business model where a single person or company owns multiple properties
- Management contracts involve a landlord owning a property but not being involved in its management
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