Hospitality Final Exam
Questions and Answers
What are the THREE characteristics of the hospitality industry that make it
dynamic and challenging?
Ans- Intangibility- No Test Drive
Inseparability- Production and consumption
Perishability- Cannot sell tomorrow
What is the difference between demographics and psychographics?
Ans- Demographics measure factors in the population (age, income, etc)
Psychographics- different patterns of activities interest and opinions.
Name ONE trend in hospitality and give specific examples of how it has
affected the foodservice and the lodging industry
Ans- Technology, diversity in the workforce
, Food level of service
Ans- QSR/Fast Food
Fast Casual
Casual
Upscale Casual
Fine-dining
Lodging level of service
Ans- Limited service
Select service
Midscale full service
Upscale full service / boutique
Luxury full service
Upstairs
Ans- Comfortable room, reduced service, lower prices
( Limited and select service)
Downstairs
Ans- Comfortable room plus good public space.