Notes
The primary purpose of the lodging industry is what? - verified answer To provide sleeping
rooms for guests
The hospitality and tourism industry grew out of what activity? - verified answer Trading of
goods
Hotel and restaurant chains developed around what time period? - verified answer 1950s
When did the hospitality and tourism industry begin? - verified answer Ancient times
Many businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry are using advancing technology to
market themselves and communicate with customers. - verified answer True
The first "travel information agency" opened when? - verified answer 1800s
The word tourism first referred to which of the following? - verified answer A theatrical voyage
The founder of the Holiday Inn chain of hotels started the business after noting the
inconsistency of independently owned hotels. - verified answer True
Globalization has reduced the cultural diversity found in the industry. - verified answer False
Which early society shows evidence of having some form of a hospitality industry? - verified
answer All of the above
, What are catering or food service providers who operate in sites other than restaurants? -
verified answer Managed services
One characteristic of the hospitality and tourism industry is that the "product" is perishable. -
verified answer True
What is an example of a business in the recreation and entertainment sector of the industry? -
verified answer Stadium
The travel sector of the hospitality and tourism industry involves ways of getting people from
point A to point B. - verified answer True
Early rented rooms for sleeping were commonly found where? - verified answer Taverns
Professionalism is an important characteristic for hospitality and tourism employees to have. -
verified answer True
What is true about recreation jobs? - verified answer Many recreation jobs involve outdoor
work.
Hyatt's management program lasts about how long? - verified answer Six to eighteen months
Why do career paths in the hospitality and tourism industry often not follow a straight
progression? - verified answer Positions often require a broad range of knowledge in the
industry
What is the average salary for a convention planner? - verified answer 50,000