No Way, Norway!
What is the name of the world’s first energy-positive hotel?
Svart
Meeting our own needs without compromising future generations to meet theirs
SUSTAINABILITY
Besides Norway, name another Nordic country.
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Considered one of the “most haunted hotels in the U.S.”, this stunning "Pink Palace" has welcomed guests to St. Pete Beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida since 1928.
Don CeSar. The story is that Thomas Rowe fell madly in love with Spanish opera singer Lucinda while in London, but her parents forbade their relationship. Thomas returned to America and built the Don CeSar as a tribute to his lost love, and some say that since his passing, they have seen the couple — reunited in death — roaming around the resort.
The Svart Hotel is located which Nordic country?
Norway
beside; touching
What is the capitol of Norway?
Oslo
In which international city exists the world’s tallest hotel?
Dubai. JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is the world’s tallest hotel having 76 stories. Dubai has over half of the top 10 tallest hotels in the world.
Svart is the Norweigan word for what?
Black
narrow inlets of the sea between cliffs or steep slopes
fjords
This wintry sport – both modern and ancient – was invented in Norway.
Skiing. In the 19th century, Sondre Norheim invented the Telemark ski, which led to the modern skis we use today.
What is the largest hotel chain in the world (by the number of available rooms)?
Marriott International. It has 30 brands in 131 countries and territories.
Formally, The Northern Lights are called what?
(The) Aurora Borealis
fluctuating
undulating
This is the most populated, and the capitol city of, Iceland.
Reykjavik. Of Iceland's small population, 60% live in the Reykjavik region.
German teacher Richard Schirrmann recognized a need for night shelter for groups of school children in order to explore the countryside, so he invented the first ________ __________ in 1909.
(Youth) Hostel
The shape of the Svart is inspired by the traditional Norwegian fisherman’s cabin called
a _____________ .
Rorbu
without
sans
This Swedish supergroup was formed in Stockholm in 1972. Their hits include Dancing Queen and Mama Mia.
ABBA
Which hotel is not only the largest hotel in Vegas, but in the entire United States?
(The) MGM Grand. It has a staggering 6,852 rooms.