What is
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that offers accommodation for a fee, usually for a brief stay. In addition to these services, hotels frequently offer commercial facilities including conference rooms, banquet halls, and boardrooms; space for private events like birthdays. They also offer services such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, healthcare, and retail stores.
What are the classifications of time- share facilities
Fixed Week Ownerships
Floating Week Ownership
Right- to- use ownership
Point- Based Ownership
Examples of Hotels in Jamaica
Pegasus, Sandals, AC Mariott
List the trends highlighted in the presentation
Peer to peer
Public Health
Artificial Intelligence
Voie Technologies
Timeshare agreements usually requires owners to pay maintenance fees for the property's upkeep.
True
Sustainability
the adoption of eco-friendly and socially responsible practices that minimise environmental impact, promote energy efficiency, and support local communities while ensuring long term business success.
one issue from the presentation affecting advanced technologies
Upgrading to advanced technology may require significant investment.
examples of market changes
Economic inflation
consumer changes
competitive conditions
Difference between all-inclusive and resort
The difference between an all-inclusive and resort. An "all-inclusive resort" is a particular kind of resort where the cost includes not only accommodation but also meals, drinks, and often activities, effectively combining everything you need for your trip into one price. A "resort" is just a vacation spot with accommodation and other amenities like restaurants, pools, and activities.
Guest house house owners generally live in the building and takes care of the guests needs.
False, this in done at a bed and breakfast
Bed and Breakfast
A bed and breakfast (B&B) is a small, independently run lodging establishment in a private residential house. It is similar to a guest house, but here the hosts live in the house and take care of the guests and provide a home-cooked breakfast. This breakfast must NOT be served in a restaurant and must be prepared for individual guests; that is, the guest must be given options to select. Meals other than breakfast may also be offered on request.
Sharing economy
These resources can be goods or services, from a room to a car
All- Inclusive
An all-inclusive vacation means that all of your expenses, including limitless food, beverages, entertainment, and activities, are covered by the resort's reservation price. Many individuals dream of taking an all-inclusive vacation, and it's understandable why. It elevates vacationing to a whole other level. You can essentially leave your wallet at home, depending on where you go. All expenses have been covered in advance.
Deeded Ownership
Deeded ownership, the buyer receives an actual property deed, similar to traditional real estate ownership.
Does eco- lodge hotels only focus on reducing the energy consumption of their properties.
False, they can recycle rain water and waste management.
Time share
A timeshare is a vacation property arrangement in which multiple individuals share ownership or usage rights to a property, typically for a designated period each year.
Market changes
the shifts or fluctuations in the economic, consumer, and competitive conditions within a particular industry or market.
Issues mentioned that affects education and training
The continuous technological changes requires constant updating of employee skills.
Accommodations also require for staff to be culturally aware as guests come from different backgrounds and there may be misunderstandings which can negatively affect visitor experiences.
Floating Week Ownership
Owners can choose a week within a designated season.Owners can reserve a week within a specified season, offering more flexibility but subject to availability
Health protocols in accommodation establishments are typically standardised worldwide, with no variation between countries and/ or regions.
False, they very greatly depend on local regulations and government guidelines.
Cryptocurrency
They are a type of digital currency that allows people to make payments directly to each other through an online system.
Virtual Reality
Virtual reality (VR) is transforming the accommodation experience by offering immersive, 3Dimenstional tours of hotel rooms, amenities, and surrounding areas before booking.
Advanced technologies
the rivalry among businesses in technology development to enhance guest experiences and to improve their operations.
What is accommodation
the various places to stay over night, which are geared towards tourists.
AI-powered review and feedback systems help deter real-time guest satisfaction.
False, the correct sentence is "AI-powered review and feedback systems help elicit real-time guest satisfaction." (go back to notes)