Vocab
History & Evolution of Hospitality and Travel
Travelers & Seasonality
Geography & Destination Knowledge
World Time Concepts
100

Activities done for enjoyment when one is not working.

What is Recreation?

100

The century hospitality began to focus more on social, business, and leisure needs.

What is the 18th century?

100

Travelers are motivated by relaxation and enjoyment.

Who are Leisure Travelers?

100

Travel that involves traveling to another country.

What is International Travel?

100

This is important to understand in hospitality for scheduling flights, check-ins, and events correctly.

What are Time Zones?

200

Establishments that provide temporary accommodations for travelers.

What is Hotel and Lodging?

200

The century when hospitality became accessible to the middle class.

What is the 20th century?

200

The season prices are usually higher.

What is Peak Season?

200

No passport required is a major advantage of…

What is Domestic Travel?

200

Crossing the International Date Line changes your…

What is Calendar Date?

300

The provision of food and drink at a social event or other gathering, typically as a professional service.

What is Catering?

300

Farm-to-table and sustainable dining are features of this century.

What is the 21st century?

300

VFR stands for…

What is Visiting Friends and Relatives?

300

Hospitality professionals analyze destinations based on…

What is Geography, Climate, Accessibility, and Culture?

300

Traveling east across time zones means you…

What is Lose Time?

400

Involves visiting working farms or agricultural areas for educational, recreational, or tourism experiences.

What is Agrotourism?

400

The hotel company that became the first international chain in 1949.

What is Hilton?

400

Changing travel demand throughout the year refers to… 

What is Seasonality?

400

France and Germany are examples of this type of destination…

What is a Continental Destination?

400

When it is 3:00 PM in New York City (UTC -5), it is this time in London (UTC 0)…

What is 8:00 PM?

500

Travel for leisure, recreation, or vacation purposes.

What is Tourism?

500

A shifted from basic survival to personalized, tech-driven experiences best describes…

What is the evolution of hospitality?

500

The type of tourism the Caribbean is known for…

What is Leisure Tourism?

500

Geographic location refers to a destination’s…

What is Physical Position on Earth?

500

A traveler flies from Tokyo to Los Angeles crossing the International Date Line. They will…

What is Gain a Day?