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Hospitality & Tourism
Chapter 28, 31, and 33
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Travel
Undergraduate 3
06/19/2013

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Term
Event
Definition
a destination in search of an audience
Term
Meeting
Definition
an audience in search of a destination
Term
Meetings and Conventions
Definition
bring people together for a common purpose
Term
Conventions
Definition
a special type meeting held in a specific location
Term
Conferences
Definition
larger business or educational meetings without a trade show
Term
Suppliers
Definition
meeting planners that represent destination or venue hosting the event
Term
Buyers
Definition
employed by organizations that plan meetings
Term

Meeting Professionals International (MPI)

 

Definition
the leading international organization or meeting planners
Term
Conference Coordinators
Definition
handle meeting logistics
Term
Registrars
Definition
handle registrations and payments
Term
Education Planners
Definition
coordinate the meeting content
Term
In-kind Sponsorship
Definition
donation of products or services; helps lower event expenses
Term
Pros to Cruising
Definition
  • Do not need money for necessities
  • Cashless society
  • Meals, activities, and entertainment are paid for in advance of trip
Term
What's NOT included in the cruise price?
Definition
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gambling
  • Shopping
  • Photos
  • Health spa visits
  • Internet
  • Tipping
  • Phone calls
  • Shore excursions
Term

Cruise Activities

 

Definition
  • Pools
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Jogging Track
  • Surf in a surfing pool
  • Broadway-type production
  • Movies
Term
Tenders
Definition
a small boat that take passengers from the cruise ship to shore if the ship is too large to dock
Term
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Definition

world's premiere cruise marketing and training association

21 major cruise lines

 

 

Term
Cruise Lines International Associations (CLIA) Goals
Definition
Promote desirability, diversity, and high value of vacation experience
Term

Carnival Cruise Lines

 

Definition
  • 23 ships
  • Most popular
  • Largest
Term

Celebrity Cruises

 

Definition
  • 8 ships
  • most elegant ships & spas
Term
#1 Cruising Destinations
Definition
  • Caribbean
  • Bahamas
Term
Other leading cruising areas
Definition
  • Europe
  • Alaska
  • Mexico
  • West Coast
Term
Cruise Career Oppurtunities
Definition
tend to hire residents of poorer nations since they will work for less pay
Term
Cruise Hotel Manager
Definition
top postion in rooms department
Term
Chief Purser
Definition
responsible for personnel and accounting
Term
Cruise Director
Definition
responsible for ensuring guests are enjoying themselves and arranging activities
Term
Cruise Chief Steward
Definition
in charge of guest accommodations
Term
Cruise Executive Chef
Definition
top restaurant postion
Term
Hospitality & Tourism Industry
Definition
  • Largest industry in the world
  • 3rd largest industry in the U.S.A

 

Term

H & T High School/ Secondary Level

 

 

Definition

these programs provide students with skills needed in entry level jobs in food service, lodging, or tourism

 

Students gain:

  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Experience
Term
H & T Secondary & Vocational Schools
Definition
  • Teach daily
  • Requires Bachelor's degree

 

Term
H & T Two-year Colleges
Definition
Curriculum is broader than a vocational or culinary program
Term
H & T Four Year Programs
Definition
students earn a Bachelor's Degree
Term
Terminal degree
Definition
the highest degree in that field--the end of the line in obtaining degrees
Term
International Education Programs/Opportunities
Definition
offer exchange, internships, and summer study abroad
Term
Standard benefits
Definition
generally health insurance and retirement
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