Micro (Midterms)

Theme Park

-often used as a synonym for amusement park a distinct type pf amusement park which promotes a specific theme, or exclusive set of themes.

Ordinaries

16th century - Dining room was known for?

Ordinary

16th century - Meal was known for?

Bed and Breakfast

A form of lodging which originated in Europe - provides the bed on the night and breakfast the next day

Health Spas

A hotel and resort which basically cater to people who go to spas or mineral springs for medical treatment or weight reduction

Menu

Basic planning document for a successful restaurant

Apartment-Hotels (Apartels)

Buildings w/ several independents and furnish or semi-furnished apartments -Offer basic services to its tenants similar to hotels

Gourmet Restaurants

Cater to those who want a higher standard and are willing to pay the price

Buffet Restaurants

Established on complete self-serve basis. -Usually "all you can eat" hot and cold food for one price

Ethnic Restaurants

Feature the food of the specific region or country

Transportation Restaurants

Found along auto and bus transportation routes and in bus, rail, and aur transportation buildings. -cater to tourist groups.

Pensions

Found principally in Europe also known as Gasthaus -Known for their informal family atmosphere

Fast-Food Restaurant

Franchising is common in this type of restaurant

London

In 1200, public cook shops was opened where?

Kemmons Wilson

In 1952, who founded the Holiday Inn Chain?

St. Louis World's Fair

In the early 1900, the hamburger was first served where?

Hilton Corporation (Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Hilton Hotel)

In the history of deluxe hotels, the most famous name is what?

16th Century

In what century, british inns and taverns began to serve one meal a day at a fixed time and price?

Resort Hotels

Intended for vacation travelers -can accommodate family travelers and even convention delegates

Hostels

It provides basic amenities: a bunk bed and a commonly shared toilet and bathroom

Lodging Industry

It was developed because of the need to provide accommodations for travelers.

Coach Service

It was established by innkeepers to attract business.

Cultural Attraction, Natural Attraction, Recreation, Events, Entertainment Attractions

Kinds of Attractions

Tourist Inns

Lodging establishments that cater to transients -Do not normally meet the minimum requirements of an economy hotel

Tourist Attractions

Major components of tourism industry that functions as main motivators for travel.

Condominium Hotels

Often hotels w/ apartments instead of basic room. -Sold by hotel developers to an individual who are given a title to the physical real state.

Motels or Motor-Hotels

Only offers "room only" and free parking to guests. -Often found along busy highways

Organization of Lodging Industry

Personnel, Engineering and Maintenance, Accounting, Security, Food and Beverage, Marketing and Sales, Room Division.

Deli Shop

Provide delicatessen food service, combining traditional delicatessen cold meats and cheese w/ take out sandwiches salad and similar items.

Private Homes

The earliest form of overnight lodging for travelers -provide lodging to tourist who cannot be accommodated in hotels and motels during peak vacation periods.

Disneyland

The first theme park created by Walt Disney in 1355.

Timesharing

The selling of vacation lodging, usually condominiums, for a specific week or weeks, over a given number of years.

Restaurant

This word was used in the late 18th century for a Paris dining room serving light dishes.

Paradors

Unique to Spain -Generally old castles, convents or monasteries converted into hotels

Campgrounds

Usually appeal to families who travel in recreational vehicles.

Coffee Shops

Usually located in an office building or shopping malls

Cafeterias

Usually located in shopping centers and office building -Self-service is typical with limited menus of soups, entrees, desserts, and beverages.

Seaport Inns

What was the America's first hotels?

Sheraton Chain

What was the first-class hotels, the fastest growing group?

Rome

Where is the forerunner of the modern restaurant that provides hot food and drink develop?

Camping

a popular form of overnight accommodation in both Europe and North.

Destinations

are large areas that include several individual attractions together w/ support services required by tourist.

USA

considered to be the pioneered in the development of theme parks.

Swasbrooke

defines attractions as single unit based on a single feature.

Roy Allen and Frank Wright

first root beer stand was founded by them

Amusement Park

more elaborate than a simple city or playground because it provides attractions to people of all ages.

Tourist Attraction

named site w/ a specific human and natutal feature, which is the focus of visitor and management attention.

Family or Commercial Restaurants

offer a wide menu of "meat potato" selections with a price range that appeals to an average family income.

Hotels

ten-room boarding house or a building that has a thousand or more rooms. -24hrs room service w/ several restaurants and bars and various types of entertainment

Ernest Henderson

the first-class hotels and the fastest growing group was Sheraton chain that founded by who?

Overbooking

the practice of preselling more hotel rooms than the hotel has to offer.

Rack Rate

the regular published rates of hotels

Ellsworth Statler

was the first hotel chain pioneer in the United States.