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A comprehensive set of questions and answers for hsm 321 test 2, covering key concepts in the hospitality and tourism industry. It explores various aspects of the industry, including accommodation types, tourism distribution channels, attractions, and the role of events and festivals. Valuable for students preparing for their hsm 321 exam, offering insights into important topics and providing a framework for understanding the industry's dynamics.
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An accomodation sector is one of the __________ sectors of the tourism industry -ANSWER operating
which hotel group is the largest one in the world? - ANSWER Marriott International List 3 types of ownerships and management control - ANSWER Owner-operated Franchise Management Contract What are characteristics of a Bed and Breakfast? -accommodation and breakfast ANSWER They offer overnight They provide lifestyle experiences in areas of the country Timeshare resorts are also called _______ - ANSWER vacation ownership What is a trend in the lodging industry? - ANSWER Self-service technology What does eWOM stand for? - ANSWER electronic word of mouth What does MICE stand for? - ANSWER Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions Which organizations mainly serve the MICE industry? - ANSWER PCMA
List four trends in the MICE industry -Authenticity & customization ANSWER Sustainability Bleisure & well-beingDigital evolution
What is culinary tourism? -sense of place ANSWER traveling for a taste of place in order to get a
Culinary tourism is also called ___ or ___ -tourism ANSWER food tourism or gastronomy
What is an operating structure, system, or linkage of various combinations oforganizations through which a producer of travel products describes, sells, or confirms travel arrangements to the buyer? - ANSWER tourism distribution channel What is the purpose of a tourism distribution channel? -travelers ANSWER Provides choices to Brings travelers and tourism suppliers togetherAble to reach wide and diverse groups
Travel agents or tour operators: sell the travel industry's individual parts or acombination of parts to the consumer - ANSWER agents
Travel agents or tour operators: create services/products - ANSWER operators Travel agents or tour operators: typically work on mark-up fee - ANSWER operators
_____ dedicated to protecting the natural beauty of landscape, plants, for futuregenerations while meeting needs and wants of current visitors - ANSWER U.S. National Parks U.S. National Parks are managed by _______ - ANSWER National Park Services What are two challeneges U.S. National Parks face? - ANSWER Budget Preservation/maintenance True or false: there are no national parks in Alabama - ANSWER false True or false: the most recent trend in the gambling industry is the growth of gamblingcasinos owned by Native Americans - ANSWER true
The gaming industry is managed by _____ - ANSWER American Gaming Association Which country is the largest casino market in the world? - ANSWER Macau Two states that do not have legalized gambling: - ANSWER Utah Hawaii Leisure activities -work ANSWER activities performed during one's free time away from
Recreational activities -personal enjoyment ANSWER activities and experiences people pursue for
What is a festival? - ANSWER a special time to celebrate something
An event consists of _______, ________, _________, and ________ - ANSWER people place timepurpose
in festivals and events, _____ and _____ are critical to success - ANSWER sponsorship volunteers What is specific travel outside of the usual environment for either passive or activeinvolvement in competitive sport where sport is the prime motivational reason for travel? - ANSWER sport tourism Sport tourists include: - ANSWER Athletes Support staffFans
Domestic tourism - ANSWER Tourism within the country of residency. inbound tourism - ANSWER visits to a country by nonresidents Outbound tourism - ANSWER visits by residents of a country to another country Why is international tourism important? -to GDP, promotes growth/development of infrastructure, promotes cultural, social, and ANSWER Provides employment, contributes economic exchange, promotes peace Traveling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the storiesand people of the past and present is: - ANSWER cultural tourism or heritage tourism