Forbes Travel Guide
Classifications
Basic Standards 1
Basic Standards 2
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

What classification is the standard "Serviceware is in excellent condition and completely clean and hygienic in appearance"

Cleanliness & Condition

100

When is it appropriate and reasonably possible to greet a guest? 

Acknowledgement at 15 feet away and a verbal greeting at 5 feet away
100

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

0

200

Which part of an evaluation addresses cleanliness and condition?

Facility

200

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

Technical Execution, Skill & Knowledge

200

Name three words or phrases that should be avoided when trying to achieve the standard, "Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments."

"Awesome" "Guys" "No problem" "No worries" "Yup" etc.

200

Name two behaviors that would receive a "No" for the standard, "Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest"

Chewing gum, eating, drinking, yawning, hands in pockets, arms crossed, etc. 

200

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

1

300

Which part of an evaluation addresses the emotional elements of service?

Guest Experience

300

Which classification addresses the presentation and posture of staff?

Staff Appearance

300

What must be inquired about prior to taking a guest's order?

Dietary restrictions, preferences, or allergies

300

What is considered an excessive delay? 

Double the amount of time that the standard calls for

300

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

5

400

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

82%

400

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

Food & Beverage Quality

400

How can you show a genuine sense of interest for your guest?

Asking questions

400

How can you achieve the standard, "Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction" 

Talking calmly and appropriately, loud enough to be heard

400

How many 5-Star hotels are there in the United States, outside of Las Vegas, with more than 582 rooms?

1

500

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

339

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

What is an example of an anticipatory gesture that you can provide in your role?

Answers will vary

500

Name an example of how you can achieve the standard, "Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives" in your role. 

Answers will vary

500

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

23