(Graded A+)
Chain Hotel - ✔✔a hotel owned by or affiliated with other properties
economy/limited service - ✔✔A level of service emphasizing clean, comfortable, inexpensive rooms that
meet the most basic needs of a guest. Economy or limited service hotels appeal primarily to budget
minded travelers
Franchising - ✔✔A method of distribution whereby one entity that has developed a particular pattern or
format for doing business (the franchisor) grants to other entities (franchisees) right to conduct such a
business provided they follow the established pattern
green hotel - ✔✔a eco-friendly hotel that strives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, recycle, save
water and energy, and support organic gardening, among other activities
hotel - ✔✔a general term used to describe hotels, motels, motor hotels, ins, suite hotels, conference
centers, resorts and other operations providing lodging facilities, various services and conveniences to
the traveling public.
independent hotel - ✔✔A hotel with no ownership or management affiliation with other properties
management contract - ✔✔an agreement between the owner/developer of a property and professional
hotel management company. The owner/developer usually retains the financial and legal responsibility
for the property, and the management company receives and agreed upon fee for operating the hotel
market segmentation - ✔✔the practice of defining smaller, distinct groups or segments within larger
markets; corporate business travelers, fr instance, is a segment of business travelers
mid-range service - ✔✔the modest but sufficient level of service that appeals to the largest segment of
the traveling public. a mid-range property may offer uniformed service, airport van service, and food
and beverage room service; a specialty restaurant, coffee shop, and lounge; and special rates for certain
guests