TLE Reviewer PDF - Tourism and Hospitality

TLE Reviewer: Lesson 1: Types and Forms of Tourism Tourism Provides us with exciting activities to enjoy while at the destination we are visiting. Ensures customer satisfaction by providing travel needs and wants within and beyond expectations. Benefits of Tourism Promotes the countr...

TLE Reviewer: Lesson 1: Types and Forms of Tourism Tourism Provides us with exciting activities to enjoy while at the destination we are visiting. Ensures customer satisfaction by providing travel needs and wants within and beyond expectations. Benefits of Tourism Promotes the country as a place worth visiting and enjoying. Generates income with local and foreign currencies. Improves the development of infrastructure. Protects heritage sites. Preserves environment and ecosystem. Promotes local culture and products. Types of Tourists 1. Tourists – People who are willing to use their resources for non- essential items like leisure and recreation which will last for at least a day. 2. Excursionists – People on a limited budget who still want to spend their resources for non-essential items such as leisure and recreation. 3. Incoming Tourists – Tourists from other countries. 4. Outgoing Tourists – People traveling abroad to enjoy. 5. Domestic Tourists – People traveling within the country of their residence. Forms of Tourism 1. Recreation or leisure 2. Intellectual curiosity 3. Adventure  TLE Reviewer: 4.Health Inbound and incoming 5.Convention Outbound and outgoing 6.Incentives Types of Tourism 1. International Tourism – Movement of people outside their country of residence. Inbound Tourism – Non-residents traveling to another country. Outbound Tourism – Residents of a country traveling to another country. 2. Domestic Tourism – Movement of people within the country of their residence. Lesson 2: Different Hospitality Services Scope of Hospitality Industry Accommodation or Guest Lodging – Provides a safe and secured place for lodgers. Travel Services – Provides assistance in managing vacations and trips. Food and Beverage Services – Provision of eating away from home. Recreation and Entertainment – Deals with events and activities related to leisure and recreation. Club – Provides a place for social, recreational, professional, and fraternal activities. Conventions and Events Management – Offers venues for all types of gatherings. Cruise – Offers leisure and recreation via cruise ships. Types of Accommodation 1. Motels – Provides motorists privacy to rest at a budget-friendly price. 2. Hotels – Designed for guests to stay for at least one day/one night for relaxation. 3. Serviced Apartments – Low to mid-rise buildings designed to provide the needs of families or large groups. 4. Condominiums – Mid-to-high-rise buildings located in the heart of the city. Common Restrictions on Condominiums: No visitors allowed inside the unit. Cleaning fee is required. Loud noise is prohibited. Everything is self-service. 5. Bed and Breakfast (B&B) – Offers overnight and breakfast accommodation for travelers. 6. Hostels – Allows guests to rent bed space. 7. Homestay – Living accommodation with locals. Types of Hotels 1. According to Size Small Hotel – Fewer than 100 rooms. Medium-Sized Hotel – Not more than 300 rooms. Large-Sized Hotel – More than 300 rooms. According to Location Downtown/Commercial Hotel – Within commercial and business areas. Transit Hotel – Located near passenger terminals. Resort Hotel – Located near scenic areas. Freeway Hotel – Along highways. Suburban Hotel – Outside the city. According to Star Classification One Star – Basic accommodation. Two Star – Includes inns and lodges. Three Star – More spacious rooms and amenities. Four Star – Longer accommodations. Five Star – Luxurious rooms, lobbies, and services. Heritage Hotel – Has historic properties. According to Ownership Independent Hotel – Doesn’t let others use its name and branding. Management Contracted Hotel – Contracted between an operator and the owner. Chain Hotel – Different names and branding but owned by a single company. Franchise Hotel – Managed by franchisees under a franchisor’s branding and system. Referral Hotel – Maintains affiliation within a chain of hotels. According to Service Luxury Service Hotel – Luxurious services, amenities, and features. Midsegment Service Hotels – Found in 3 to 4-star hotels. Economy Hotel – Basic and simple services at affordable prices. According to Type of Target Guests Business Hotel – For guests traveling for business. Transient Hotel – For guests in transit zones (airports, terminals). Residential Hotel – Provides maid and dining services for long stays. Casino Hotel – Offers temporary accommodations with casinos. Conference Hotel – Caters to MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) travelers. Convention Hotel – For gatherings and large events. Sanatoria Hotel – Offers health and wellness services According to Duration of Guest Stay Commercial Hotel – Few days to a week stay. Transient Hotel – Few weeks to some months. Residential Hotel – Few months to years. Lesson 3: Latest Developments in Tourism and Hospitality Tourism Deals with activities of people on travel for leisure and/or recreation. Hospitality Deals with providing comfort to tourists and excursionists. Contributions of Tourism and Hospitality Industries 1. More businesses lead to a healthier economy. 2. More job opportunities are created. 3. Boosts local industries (e.g., handicrafts). 4. Gains foreign exchange earnings. 5. Preserves local culture and arts. Careers in Tourism and Hospitality Trends and Innovations in Tourism and Hospitality 1. Agritourism – Combination of tourism and agriculture. Examples: Strawberry Farm (Benguet), Del Monte Pineapple Plantation. 2. Ecotourism – Tourism focused on natural attractions. Examples: Ifugao Rice Terraces, La Mesa Eco-Park, Hundred Islands. 3. Business Tourism – Business-related travel and events. 4. Cruise Tourism – Traveling via cruise ships. 5. Adventure Tourism – Tourism with challenging activities. 6. Medical Tourism – Traveling for medical treatment.