History of H&T
Sumerians were the earliest recorded people to to provide hospitality to travelers. What did they sell to travelers?
Beer from grains
When demand is high for a hotel or flight, prices are likely also very high. What season would this be?
Peak Season
What segment of hospitality & tourism is Holiday Inn?
Lodging
A traveler that likes to visit warm, coastal areas to enjoy the seaside is called:
Beach Traveler
What level of business would the following be:
Waller Tire Shop
Single Unit
Following railroad travel, the first grand hotel was built; what was the name of this hotel?
Tremont Hotel Boston
When a travel location has affordable prices, usually during spring or fall, what is this season of travel called?
Shoulder Season
What segment of hospitality & tourism is Perry's Steakhouse?
Food Service
A traveler that visits Colorado to be able to Snowboard would be called:
Winter Traveler
What piece of technology has helped the Hospitality & Tourism industry and allowed customers to complete transactions digitally and without using cash?
Digital Payments
What did Egyptians sell to visitors when they visited the pyramids?
Souvenirs
What is the main demographic being targeted by the Industry; what are the ages?
Millennials; ages 28-43 years old
What segment of hospitality & tourism is Princess Cruise Lines?
Tourism
A young family has a child that needs treatment and travels to Houston, Texas to go to St. Lukes Hospital. What type of traveler would the family be?
Medical Traveler
Franchise
What type of travel pushed the industry to create affordable hotels such as the Holiday Inn?
Automobile Travel
What percent of customers will not engage with the hospitality industry if there is not an online option?
60%
What segment of Hospitality & Tourism is Houston Travel Agency?
Tourism
Someone that travels to unique locations to enjoy nature-based, outdoor activities would be called:
Adventure Traveler
Applications
When observing the growth of the Hospitality & Tourism Industry from the 1600's through the 1960s, what has influenced change in the industry? (45 seconds)
Types of transportation have changed what type of hospitality services are needed.
What are the 4 unpredictable factors in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry? (45 seconds)
Weather, Economy, Politics, Globalization
Which segment of hospitality & tourism is Spirit Airlines?
Travel
Traveling to new places to experience the local customs would be called a:
Culture Traveler
What level of business would the following be:
Apple
(iPhones, iPads, etc)
(non-franchise, they own and operate all of their locations)