Hotel & Hospitality Terms
Instructions: Check in to the world of hotel and hospitality vocabulary used across the travel industry
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In hotel terminology, what does 'concierge' refer to?
AA hotel staff member who assists guests with information, reservations, and special requestsBA room cleanerCThe hotel managerDA bellhop - 2.
What does 'all-inclusive' mean in the hotel industry?
AAll rooms include a balconyBA package where meals, drinks, activities, and often entertainment are included in the room priceCEveryone is welcome to stayDThe hotel has all room types - 3.
In hotel language, what is a 'suite'?
AA set of connected rooms, typically including a separate sitting area or living spaceBA candy left on the pillowCThe smallest room availableDA sweet deal on a room - 4.
What does 'turndown service' mean in a hotel?
AReducing the room rateBAn evening service where staff prepare the room for sleeping by folding back the beddingCTurning down the lights at nightDRefusing a guest's request - 5.
In hospitality, what is 'RevPAR'?
ARevenue Per Available Room — a key metric measuring hotel financial performanceBA guest reward programCA type of room ratingDA type of reservation - 6.
What does 'comp' mean in hotel and hospitality?
AA complaintBA competitionCA computer systemDComplimentary — given free of charge as a courtesy or promotion - 7.
In hotel terminology, what is 'check-in time'?
AWhen staff arrive for workBThe earliest time a guest can occupy their room, typically in the afternoonCWhen breakfast is servedDWhen the hotel opens - 8.
What is a 'bellhop' (or 'bellboy') in a hotel?
AA security guardBThe hotel's maintenance workerCA front desk clerkDA staff member who carries guests' luggage and escorts them to their rooms - 9.
In hospitality, what does 'amenities' refer to?
ARoom ratesBThe hotel rulesCFeatures, services, and extras provided for guest comfort, such as toiletries, Wi-Fi, and poolsDThe hotel's penalties - 10.
What is a 'boutique hotel'?
AA budget hotelBA hotel chainCA hotel with a gift shopDA small, stylish hotel with a distinctive character, unique design, and personalized service - 11.
In hotel terminology, what does 'rack rate' mean?
AThe rate for luggage storageBThe standard published room rate before any discounts are appliedCThe room upgrade feeDThe discounted price - 12.
What is 'valet parking' at a hotel?
ACovered parking onlyBParking in a valleyCA service where staff park and retrieve guests' vehicles for themDFree parking - 13.
In the hotel industry, what does 'occupancy rate' measure?
AThe number of guests per roomBHow full the restaurant isCThe percentage of available rooms that are occupied at a given timeDHow many staff are on duty - 14.
What does 'half board' mean in hotel accommodation?
AHalf the normal priceBA rate that includes breakfast and one other meal, usually dinnerCA shared roomDA room with a partial view - 15.
In hospitality, what is a 'loyalty program'?
AA rewards system where returning guests earn points or perks for repeat staysBA complaint resolution processCA staff training programDA contract with the hotel