Category 1: Global Tourism Trends
What is the term for people traveling to foreign countries to receive medical treatments, often at a lower cost?
What is medical tourism?
In which country is it customary to greet hotel staff with a slight bow as a sign of respect?
What is Japan?
What term describes a restaurant that offers food from multiple international cuisines?
What is fusion cuisine?
Which device is now commonly found in hotel rooms, allowing guests to control room settings with their voice?
What is a smart assistant (e.g., Amazon Alexa)?
Which term describes a hotel brand expanding its business by granting other companies the rights to operate under its brand name?
What is franchising?
Which country has the highest number of international tourists annually?
What is France?
In some Middle Eastern cultures, what is the practice of serving guests small portions of coffee or tea as a sign of hospitality called?
What is hospitality customs or traditional hospitality?
What drink trend, originating in Taiwan, has gained worldwide popularity, featuring tapioca pearls in tea?
What is bubble tea?
What technology allows hotels to offer a “contactless check-in” experience?
What is mobile check-in?
How has globalization increased opportunities for bilingual employees in the hospitality industry?
What is by enabling hotels and tourism companies to better serve international guests?
Sustainable tourism
What is tourism that focuses on minimizing environmental and social impact?
In France, what is the term for a small hotel often run by a family, which focuses on personal service and local experiences?
What is a boutique hotel?
Name a popular food trend that emphasizes eating locally sourced and seasonal foods to reduce environmental impact.
What is the farm-to-table movement?
What is the term for the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to provide guests with virtual tours of hotel rooms and destinations?
What is virtual tourism?
What term is used for the hiring of remote workers from other countries to perform back-office tasks for large hospitality corporations?
What is outsourcing?
What global event in 2020 significantly impacted the tourism industry, causing travel restrictions worldwide?
What is the COVID-19 pandemic?
Which cultural concept, originating in Denmark, reflects a focus on creating cozy, comfortable atmospheres in hospitality spaces?
What is hygge?
Which type of diet, originating from the Mediterranean, is promoted for its health benefits and has influenced menus globally?
What is the Mediterranean diet?
Name a platform that helps travelers book stays in private homes rather than traditional hotels, impacting the global lodging industry.
What is Airbnb?
What is a benefit of hiring employees from diverse cultural backgrounds in international hotels?
What is it enhances cultural sensitivity and improves service for diverse guests?
Which organization monitors global tourism trends and promotes responsible tourism practices worldwide?
What is the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)?
In some cultures, tipping is not expected and can even be seen as disrespectful. Name one of these countries.
What is Japan?
What is the concept of a “ghost kitchen,” which has emerged in response to the growth of food delivery services?
What is a kitchen that operates solely for food delivery without a dine-in option?
What type of software is used by large hotels to manage reservations, rooms, and customer data?
What is a property management system (PMS)?
In many global hotel chains, a program trains managers to work in different countries to improve their global knowledge and skills. What is this program called?
What is an international management training program?