Foodservice
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Pot Purri
100
What is the largest coffee chain in the United States?
Starbucks
100
A small but luxurious hotel that has between 10 and 100 rooms is called what?
A boutique hotel
100
What generation is expected to represent 50% of all travelers to the USA by 2025?
Millenials
100
Which hotel started out as an A&W Root Beer Stand in 1927?
Marriott
100
The official Symbol of Hospitality is...
The Pineapple!
200
What is the fastest growing segment of the foodservice industry?
Fast Casual
200
The word “hotel” originated from the ancient word “hostel” which is from what language?
French
200
Many hotels are looking to become more eco-friendly, in other words they are becoming more___________?
Sustainable
200
Which program was first developed in 1982 that many waiters and bartenders are now certified in?
TIPS
200
The world’s first seven-star hotel is called Burj Al Arab Hotel. Its sail-shaped building has become an icon for what city?
Dubai
300
About how many foodservice restaurants are there in the United States?
1 million
300
The largest chain of hotels has over 4,600 hotels and more than 674,000 rooms. Which company is this?
InterContinental Hotels
300
What type of trend is it when customers increasingly prefer that their hotel has a gym?
A lifestyle trend
300
How much was the average room rate in the U.S.A. in 1940?
$3.21
300
The record holder for most number of hotel rooms in one building is ______, with 5,044 rooms. The hotel has two wedding chapels. To cater to newlyweds, 751 of the rooms are suites with marble baths and Roman spa-style showers.
MGM Grand
400
What is French service?
When food is prepared table side
400
The tallest hotel in the world, located in Dubai, stands 76 stories high and 1,165ft. Which company owns this hotel?
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
400
What is the name of the handheld bar inventory system which was available on the market beginning in 2001?
AccuBar
400
A soup vendor, in Paris, named Boulanger, opened the first established _________ in 1765
Restaurant
400
What is the only bird that can swim, but not fly?
Penguin
500
How does McDonald’s keep their french fries golden brown?
They are coated in sugar
500
The most expensive hotel room in the world costs $34,000 per night. It is called the Ty Warner Penthouse. Guests enjoy their own private spa and fully leather-clad dressing room and the room is about 4,300 square ft. What hotel is this room located in?
Four Seasons New York
500
What percentage of Youtube Videos are focused on destinations, travelling and destination planning.?
88%
500
In AD718, which country opened the (now) oldest hotel that is still in operation?
Japan
500
What do you call a female horse under 4 years old: Stallion, Filly, Mare?
Filly