Chapter 5 Junior Vocab - Intro to The Lodging Industry
Select-service hotel
A property that is typically midsize and offers more limited selection of amenities, such as a small meeting room, a fitness and business center, and possibly a swimming pool.
amenity
An extra item or service that adds to a traveler's comfort or convenience.
luxury hotel
a 4 or 5 star property that offers many amenities and a high ratio of staff to guests. Rates for luxury hotels are significantly higher than those in other categories.
limited-service hotel
a basic hotel with an economical mindset that offers a limited number of services.
motel
a motor hotel that offers guestrooms accommodations with convenience for automobile travelers
resort
a property found in destination locations where vacationers and business groups can enjoy the property's recreational amenities along with the area's natural wonder
convention hotel
a property that caters to business travelers hosting large meetings.
extended stay hotels
a property that is designed for people staying for longer periods of time, with larger guest rooms and fully equipped kitchens and common living areas.
boutique hotel
a property that is more unique in its offerings and design; also referred to as a lifestyle hotel.
independent hotel
a property that is owned and typically operated by the same person
all-inclusive resort
a property that offers a daily rate that includes a room plus meals and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
full-service hotel
a property that offers guests a full list of amenities and services beyond the guest room accommodations
sharing economy
a system in which services are shared between individuals, usually facilitated by an online platform.
management company
a third party business entity that operates the hotel in exchange for a management fee.
outlet
each individual operation in a hotel that provides food and beverage service.
user-generated content
online reviews written by guests.
timeshare
the arrangement whereby several joint owners have the right to use a property as a vacation home under a time-sharing agreement