What traits do effective hospitality and tourism employees exhibit when they communicate withtheir customers?
Patience and empathy
Initiative and indifference
Inflexibility and self-confidence
Enthusiasm and passive listening
What skill is important for successful professional in the hospitality and tourism industry to possess?
Creativity
Delegation
Communication
Mathematical
Jason provides tours to over 300 people a day at the historical govenor's mansion daily. Which benefit ofworking in the tourism industry is he experiencing?
Contacting buyers
Visiting attractions
Working with people
Planning conferences
Daniel is the executive chef for a resort that is located near Phoenix, Arizona. What professional association is Daniel most likely to join?
Wellness Council of America
Meeting Professionals International
The National Restaurant Association
Association for Convention Operations Management
Which of the following is a component of the lodging industry?
Campsites
Landmarks
Travel agencies
Convention Centers
A group traveled to Haiti to help rebuild homes that were destroyed by a natural disaster. What type of tourism took place?
Ecotourism
Edutourism
Agritourism
Voluntourism
Which of the following are components of the travel industry?
Busses, theme parks, and rental cars
Cruise ships, airlines, and resorts
Airlines, rental cars, and trains
Trains, cruise ships, and tour companies
Which of the following is a component of the hospitality industry that focuses on meeting tourists’transportation needs?
Travel
Lodging
Recreation
Business
What segment of the hospitality industry focuses on providing its target market with entertainment andrelaxation services?
Food and beverage
What type of tourist is interested in visiting attractions such as the Football Hall of Fame, Daytona International Speedway, and Yankee Stadium?
Nature lovers
Art enthusists
Sports fans
Adventure seekers
Jacob went to New Orleans, Louisiana to see family at several reunions. What factor prompted Jacob to travel to this destination?
Climate
Low cost
Geography
Heritage tourism
If Tony wants to enjoy and support maintaining the natural environment, which category of tourism will this happen?
Cultural tourism
Adventure tourism
A hotel front-desk clerk worked with an accounting employee to resolve an issue with a guest’s bill. What does this situation exemplify?
The need for confidentially
The importance of planning
The need to stay organized
The importance of teamwork
To which hotel division do the reservations, telecommunications, and guest registration departmentstypically report?
Front office
Engineeing
Sales and marketing
Which department should a front-desk clerk work with to help guests move their luggage from the hotel lobby to their sleeping rooms?
Valet
Bell services
Concierge
Chauffeur
Due to the interrelationships of the departments, the general manager manages to accomplish which common goal?
To serve the hotel guests
To entertain banquet guests
To maintain an attractive facility
To provide a high-quality dining experience
Barry wants all hotel employees from the different departments to work together. Which would bethe primary reason for him to accomplish this goal?
To obtain pay raises
To solve guests’ problems
To eliminate workplace stress
To reduce the need for supervision
What type of tourism organization is funded by state- or local-level tax dollars?
Professional development association
Sole proprietorship
Government agency
Chamber-of-commerce
How can all of the departments of a hospitality and tourism business provide its guests/clients with the best service possible?
Focus on the bottom line
Develop strict sales policies
Communicate with one another
Embrace an indifferent attitude
Which of the following is a factor that influences demand in the travel and tourism industry?
Tariff revenue
Export quotas
Production costs
Economic conditions
What process has led to an interdependency of travel and tourism activities among different countries to strengthen their national economies?
Globalization
Protectionism
Domestic trade
Industrial positioning
Which of the following economic indicators suggests that a country is likely to experience an overall increase in domestic travel and tourism?
Sales taxes increase
Consumer spending increases
The standard of living decreases
The strength of the U.S. dollar decreases
How does a high level of inflation affect the hospitality and tourism industry?
Tourists’ have more money to spend
Tourists’ purchasing power decreases
Hospitality and tourism businesses hire more employees
Hospitality and tourism businesses typically lower their prices
Which of the following factors is most likely to have a positive impact on a destination’s ability to attract tourists?
Increase in sales tax
Increase in crime
Fluctuations in interest rates
Improvements to the infrastructure
Why do popular vacation destinations tend to experience economic highs and lows at certain times of the year?
Tourists want to visit new places.
Travel and tourism are cyclical.
Airlines overbook their flights.
Airport hubs close during certain seasons.
The Wyndbriar Hotel chain has 710 hotels in 64 countries, sells shares of stock to the public, and does not identify itself with one particular “home” country. What business structure is the hotel chain using?
Joint venture
Close corporation
Limited partnership
Transnational corporation
Why it is important for a hotel to consider overstays when it develops an occupancy forecast?
It decreases the number of rooms available for walk-ins
It affects the hotel’s ability to forecast under-stays
It increases the number of rooms available for sale
It affects the hotel’s ability to book meeting space
Which of the following does a motel base its three-day forecast on?
Annual forecast
Ten-day forecast
Unguaranteed reservations
Guaranteed reservations
The Willowbrook Inn anticipates that 15% of 140 expected checkouts will be overstays. How many rooms should the Inn allocate for overstay guests?
12
15
21
18
Why do tour companies often analyze previous demand data to forecast travel markets?
To plan package tours
To attract new customers
To develop group price lists
To develop relationships with travel agencies
Out of a hotel’s 75 rooms, 30 are stay-overs, 25 are reserved for new arrivals, 5 are out of order, and the hotel does not anticipate any under- or overstays. What percentage of rooms is allocated for walk-ins?
80%
60%
40%
20%
What do travel agents consider when forecasting travel markets?
Personal opinions
Distribution channels
Previous demand data
Geographic information
What factors might a travel agency manager consider when making sales forecasts for the coming year?
Sites that the manager will be visiting during the coming year
Places that the manager’s friends say they want to visit
Places that his/her first-time clients visited last year
Current social and economic factors
Thursday night, the Macon Hotel has 132 rooms occupied. What does the number of occupied rooms represent?
The room ratio
The house count
The total number of hotel rooms
The percentage of unavailable rooms
Why might a lodging facility be able to schedule fewer front-desk agents during its peak check-out hours?
It has an automated check-out system.
It relies on unskilled labor to handle billing.
It has more rooms than nearby competitors.
It uses a split-shift schedule to cover its needs.
Wyndham's Restaurant has established a ratio of one server per 15 guests. If Wyndham's has 165 seats, how many servers should the restaurant schedule if it is fully booked for dinner?
13
11
8
10
If one server can effectively serve 20 customers at one time, how many servers should a hotel restaurant schedule if it has 60 tables that each seat four people?
14
Which of the following is a factor that the housekeeping department should consider when developing a work schedule for the next week?
Room rates
Yeild statistics
Operating ratios
Occupancy forecasts
If the average hourly rate of a maintenance employee is $15.75, and a resort estimates 220 labor hours to maintain the facility, what is the estimated labor expense for the maintenance staff for the day?
3685
3465
3275
3325
What is a primary reason why many hospitality businesses rotate their employees’ work schedules?
So the managers can delegate work activities
So the employees can get to know each other
So the business can lower its payroll expenses
So the business does not need to hire more managers
If a housekeeping employee can clean 12 rooms in an eight-hour shift, and the hotel expects 108 departures, how many full-time employees will the hotel need to schedule for the day?
9
6
7
What is an important factor to consider when establishing staffing and service ratios for a hotel?
Management style
Customer demand
Accounting methods
Facility building codes
If an airline requires one flight attendant per 40 passengers, and the airline sold 200 seats for a flight to Charleston, how many flight attendants will the airline need to schedule to cover the flight?
4
5
The owner of an advertising agency plans to leave town to negotiate a merger for her/his company. What is the purpose of the trip?
Education
Family
Leisure
Because Caleb doesn’t want to go through the hassle of renting a car while traveling for business, he typically stays at hotels that offer shuttle service to and from the airport. What is the motivation for Caleb’s lodging choices?
The need for security
The need for recognition
The desire for convenience
The desire for quality accommodations
What amenities are many hotels offering to attract the growing number of women business travelers?
Concierge services
Housekeeping services
Extra security measures and spa services
Room service and brochures to local attractions
Which of the following is a political factor that may impact travel behavior:
Health issues
Terrorist threats
Flight schedules
Financial difficulties
A cruise line offers a three-day Caribbean cruise that includes activities for parents, childcare services, and a variety of activities for children ages 6 months to 17 years old. What is the cruise line’s target market?
Single adults
Young families
Baby boomers
Senior citizens
When determining the terms for a contract with a hotel located in India, an American businessperson should expect to make concessions and be patient because the decision-making process in Indian culture is very slow. What culture difference does this situation exemplify?
Negotiating style
Personal appearance
Proper greeting protocol
Perceptions about bribery
What should Horning Hotels do to determine which goods and services to provide in the new hotel that it is opening in China?
Develop an interesting promotional plan
Conduct research about the Chinese culture
Organize a committee to evaluate domestic economic issues
Assume that Chinese people will accept their existing products
When developing relationships with international hospitality businesses, it is important to understand that some cultures focus on achieving future rewards through persistence and saving money. What is this dimension of culture?
Long-term orientation
Uncertainty avoidance
Power distance
Individualism
Paul and Frederick are tour guides with the Global Tour Company. Paul speaks French, and Frederick speaks German. What type of cultural difference does this situation exemplify?
Gender
Religious
Language
Dining etiquette
What should American hospitality and tourism businesses do if they want to sell products that will appeal to foreign markets?
Increase their prices
Eliminate trade policies
Develop financial regulations
Modify their marketing strategies
How can hospitality employees foster positive relationships with international guests or clients?
Exhibit a superior attitude
Use slang when speaking with them
Be respectful of cultural differences
Avoid adapting to different circumstances
Executives of a Guatemalan tour company tend to make business decisions as a group. What dimension of culture does this situation exemplify?
Short-term orientation
Ethnocentrism
Collectivism
Jack wants to give hang-gliding lessons to tourists. Which of the following climate conditions is most important for Jack to consider when he selects a destination for his business?
Vegetation
Population
Wind
Sea life
Mountainous regions typically have colder climates and snow for longer periods of time. What types of hospitality/tourism businesses are likely to be successful in these geographic locations?
Snowmobile manufacturers and snorkeling instructors
Ice skating rinks and swimwear manufacturers
Sled manufacturers and alligator farmers
Snow ski resorts and snowboard retailers
Jackie is a travel agent who is giving her clients tips on traveling to Europe. What should Jackie communicate to her clients about the ways in which traveling through several time zone often affects tourists’ physical well being?
Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically increases their attentiveness.
Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically alters their sleeping patterns.
Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically enhances their energy levels.
Traveling to destinations in different time zones typically improves their fine motor skills.
What imaginary line is the dividing point for two calendar days?
Equatorial latitude
Northern longitude
International Date Line (IDL)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
New Orleans, Louisiana, is a tourism destination that is located on land that is below sea level near the Gulf of Mexico. What natural hazard is the city most likely to experience?
Earthquake
Avalanche
Tornado
Flood
Chemical runoff from rivers and mining debris from coastal ports are factors that affect the health of the Great Barrier Reef and the sea life near the Australian coastline. What type of environmental threat do these factors present?
Land erosion
Water pollution
Natural disasters
Climate changes
A client wants to book a cruise. What is the most appropriate action for the travel agent to take?
Recommend the cruise package that pays the best commission
Give the client several brochures to take home and review
Have the client complete an extensive questionnaire
Determine the client’s needs and preferences
What is an important component of a hospitality business’s positioning
Business plan
SWOT analysis
Diversification portfolio
Unique selling proposition
What type of printed materials do travel agents often use as a sales tool when selling vacation packages to clients?
Wholesale pricing guides
Promotional brochures
Product samples
Travel videos
What is an important aspect of selling hospitality and tourism services?
Obtaining testimonials
Explaining product benefits
Encouraging word-of-mouth promotion
Focusing on competitors’ weaknesses
What is the foundation of a unique selling proposition for a hospitality and tourism business?
Differentiation
Standardization
Customization
Saturation
What type of marketing involves a 3-day cruise offering several culinary classes for women who enjoy cooking Italian food?
Demographic
Mainstream
Progressive
Niche
What type of marketing involves booking a tour on a website?
Affinity
Interactive
Multi-level
What must a convention hotel salesperson often need to do to obtain a contract for a large business conference?
Provide a demonstration
Ignore complaints
Answer objections
Ask for referrals
How is a motel positioning itself when it emphasizes a good value and low rates?
By price
By quality
By location
By amenities
To whom do retail travel agencies sell hospitality and tourism products?
End users
Marketers
Producers
Wholesalers
Which of the following examples best demonstrates the concept of suggestive selling in the hospitality industry?
A motel employee advises guests that they need to check out by 11:00 a.m.
A convention hotel provides guests with free shuttle service to the area’s airport.
A guest asks a hotel employee to change his/her arrival date of his/her reservation.
A resort reservationist asks guests if they would prefer to book a suite instead of a king single room.
What do travel agents need to do to help clients make decisions about which travel products to buy?
Focus on the price of a product
Describe the safety factors of a product
Create a positive image of a product
Explain the tangible features of a product
Why do hospitality employees need to be able to relate to different types of people?
To maintain a positive attitude
To achieve their personal goals
To complete paperwork correctly
To provide good customer service
What do all hospitality employees need to possess to handle customers’ complaints effectively?
Brainstorming abilities
Technical knowledge
Active listening skills
Financial aptitude
What is a primary characteristic of quality service in the hospitality industry?
Ensures a business’s financial succes
Provides guests’ with entertainment
Satisfies employees’ basic needs
Exceeds customers’ expectations
What is an important aspect of handling a hotel guest’s complaint?
Problem solving
Passive listening
Invoice processing
Consensus building
Which of the following is an example of a critical moment in which a customer may form a negative opinion about a hospitality/tourism business?
A tour guide asks tourists they have any questions about tour site that they are visiting.
A customer has to wait on hold for a long time to make a hotel reservation by telephone.
The maître d’ greets customers in a prompt, friendly manner as soon as they enter a restaurant.
A hotel guests enters a guest room that is clean and attractive, and has a beautiful view of the city
What should a tour guide do when handling the complaint of an angry tourist?
Negotiate terms
Explain policies
Offer criticism
Remain calm
What personal quality is important to express when handling a hotel guest’s complaint?
Aggressiveness
Defensiveness
Indifference
Empathy
What can hotels do to help ensure that they provide all of their guests with quality service?
Customize policies
Train employees
Expand facilities
Increase rates
What should a motel employee possess to foster positive relationships with the motel’s guests?
An aggressive attitude
A laid-back personality
A competitive point of view
A customer-service mindset
What do many travel agencies use to find out if clients were satisfied with the service they received from the agency as well as with the vacation package that they purchased?
Tour reports
Booking slips
Sales records
Comment cards
What type of behavior is required of employees to establish positive relationships with hotel guests?
Proactive
Apathetic
Superficial
Remorseful
Why is it important for hospitality and tourism businesses to monitor customer satisfaction levels with their services?
To encourage safety
To generate publicity
To remain competitive
To analyze productivity
What must hospitality and tourism businesses be willing to do to build ongoing relationships with their clientele?
Distribute training videos to employees
Pay attention to competitors’ activities
Overlook their customers’ questions
Follow-up with their customers
What security measure can motels implement to help maintain their guests’ safety outside the facility?
Parking lot lighting system
Front-desk alarm system
Interior window locks
Fire extinguishers
Anticipation that Derek Jeter played in his last home game with the New York Yankees, massive outdoor celebrations and riots occurred on the streets right after the game, which caused traffic problems and safety issues. What type of emergency do these situations exemplify?
Widespread power outages
Toxic chemical emissions
Civil disobedience
Terrorist attack
A hotel guest reports that someone stole money and jewelry from his/her room. Which of the following government agencies should the hotel employee contact?
Local fire department
Local police department
Area convention bureau
Area chamber-of-commerce
Why do hospitality and tourism businesses keep money and valuables locked in secure locations?
To eliminate accidents
To reduce the risk of theft
To prevent natural disasters
To avoid equipment hazards
What is a primary reason why hospitality facilities develop emergency response procedures?
To prevent emergency situations from occurring on the premises
To increase guests’ awareness of potential security and safety issues
To reduce the time it takes to train employees in first aid, CPR, and security
To help lessen panic and reduce the risk of damage or injury during an emergency situation
What security measure do cruise ships provide guests that enable them to store their valuable items?
Shipping container
Safe deposit box
Baggage claim center
Lost and found center
What happened in response to the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001?
Airports hired fewer security guards
Airline travel substantially increased
Airports hired ambassadors
Airport security increased
Hospitality businesses are required to install ramps and wide doorways to accommodate wheelchair-bound employees and guests to comply with federal regulations. What sector of the workforce do these regulations protect?
Individuals with emotional needs
Individuals with mental disabilities
Individuals with chronic fatigue issues
Individuals with physical impairments
A well-known restaurant owner was accused of offering bribes to town-council members to overlook various regulatory violations. As a result, the restaurant received poor publicity, and fewer residents and tourists ate at the restaurant. What does this situation exemplify?
Unethical business practices can damage a hospitality business’s image.
Although the restaurant lost some customers, the end justifies the means.
Hospitality businesses should find other ways to cut corners and earn profits.
Business owners must ensure that they have good excuses for offering bribes.
Several airlines meet and decide to increase their ticket prices. What illegal practice are the airlines engaging in?
Price fixing
Bait and switch
Exclusive dealing
Price discrimination
What type of discrimination involves paying higher wages to men than to women?
Age
Race
Dana is a tour bus operator. What does Dana need to have to perform her job legally?
Learning permit
Driver’s license
Work application
Inspection manual
What is a hotel restaurant doing when it makes sure that its employees wash their hands properly when preparing food orders?
Sanitizing the facility
Monitoring safety hazards
Preventing routine accidents
Complying with health codes
Who is responsible for implementing the laws required to operate a hospitality or tourism business?
The courts
Employees
Management
The government