Forbes Travel Guide
Classifications
Reservation & Pre-Arrival
Arrival Service
Grande Lakes Goals
100

What symbol does Forbes Travel Guide use to rate hotels, restaurants, and spas?

Star

100

Which classification addresses the expected amount of time for a delivery or service?

Efficiency

100

How long can a telephone hold be before asking the guest if they would prefer a call back? 

30 Seconds

100

How many seconds must a guest be greeted within on the front drive?

30 seconds

100

How many hotels in Central Florida have been recognized with Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star?

0

200

Which part of an audit addresses cleanliness and condition?

Facility

200

Which standard addresses expertise and the ability to perform the role?

Technical Execution, Skill & Knowledge

200

What does the following standard mean? Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known. 

Name Usage

200

Time from arriving at reception area until registration is complete does not exceed ___ minutes.

5

200

How many JW Marriott Hotels in the world have been recognized with Forbes Travel Guide 4 Star?

1

300

What score does a hotel need to achieve to earn Four Star?

82%

300

Which classification addresses the presentation and posture of staff?

Staff Appearance

300

How many times can a telephone ring before it is considered an excessive delay?

3

300

Who must maintain alert posture and always act professional in view of the guest?

Everyone

300

How many JW Marriott hotels are recommended in the United States in 2024?

5

400

What score does a hotel need to achieve in order to achieve FTG Five Star?

90%

400

What classification do many standards in a restaurant evaluation fall under?

Food & Beverage Quality

400

What can we do on property to avoid forwarding guests to CEC?

Ask Questions

400
The guest mentions that they have dinner reservations off property this evening. What is an anticipatory gesture that you may offer? 

Transportation to Dinner

400

How many hotels with 5 stars in the United States have more than 582 rooms?

2

500

How many hotels received the Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star award for 2024?

340

500

Which four classifications are weighted in an FTG evaluation?

Cleanliness & Condition, Graciousness, Thoughtfulness & Sense of Personalized Service, Guest Comfort & Convenience, and Sense of Luxury

500

Provide an example of the following standard: Staff closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks. 

Thank you! We look forward to welcoming you to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes!

500

Name three things in the guest room that might otherwise be overlooked or confusing. 

Bathroom dimmer

Thermostat/balcony door

Armoire light switch

500

When Grande Lakes achieves its Forbes Travel Guide goals, how many stars will the complex be designated with?

23

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