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The World of Hospitality

The World of Hospitality. Chapter 1. What is hospitality?. Meeting the needs of guests with kindness and goodwill Derived from the Latin word hospes , which means host or guest Hospitality is a “people serving people business”. Size and Economic Impact.

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The World of Hospitality

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  1. The World of Hospitality Chapter 1

  2. What is hospitality? Meeting the needs of guests with kindness and goodwill Derived from the Latin word hospes, which means host or guest Hospitality is a “people serving people business”

  3. Size and Economic Impact A. Growth – will grow by 3.9% through 2012 B. Employment – 18 million people in US 2nd largest employer – 1st medical field C. Money – generates more than $2 trillion per year 1. Transportation 2. Food 3. Lodging 4. Entertainment 5. Gifts (self and others) a. $70 billion comes from international travelers b. Taxes - $100 billion in revenue c. impacts economies in other countries as well

  4. Diversity(different from each other) A. Businesses 1. food 2. lodging 3. entertainment 4. transportation B. Visitors Every age, race, religion and culture C. Employees 1. high school – part-time retired 2. different countries 3. Varied education levels 4. many more

  5. Complexity Hospitality industry consists of four segments: A. Food and Beverage 1. provide 50 % of all meals eaten in the U.S. today a. casual (hot dog vendor) b. to fancy (Ritz Carlton Restaurant) 2. largest of the hospitality industry a. employs 11 million people B. Lodging 1. from budget to resort hotels, to bed and breakfast

  6. C. Recreation (any activity that people do for rest, relaxation, and enjoyment) 1. Four types A. Entertainment 1. movies, concerts B. Attractions 1. Natural history museums, zoos, historical sites C. Spectator sports 1. football D. Participatory sports 1. golf, skiing D. Travel and Tourism- two parts A. Travel – physically moving people from one place to another B. Tourism – places that organize and promote travel

  7. The Role of Travel A. Pleasure travel or leisure travel (done for rest and relaxation) 1. Use of discretionary income (after necessities) 2. Shorter than in the past a. more weekend trips b. 3.7 night average 3. Where do they go? Historical sites, natural wonders, pursue hobbies, visit relatives, romantic getaways B. Business Travel (as part of their jobs) 1. The “meat and potatoes’ of the hospitality industry. Why? a. spend more b. bad times don’t affect business as much 2. Business people take approx 208 million trips per year

  8. Working Together • All segments must work together to successfully meet all customer needs • If one fails all the other may fail • Make a good impression • What happens when a customer is dissatisfied with one segment of their trip?

  9. Business Structure(two basic types of units) A. Single Unit –independent, in one location in one unit ex: ? B. Multiple Unit – 1. Chain – more than one location under the same name ex: Olive Garden, McDonalds a. most important aspect is the NAME 2. Franchise – the right do business using the name and product of another company

  10. Professional Associations A. Activities 1. Professional Development 2. Standards and Ethics 3. Networking 4. Public Relations – providing info to general public 5. Government relations – informing local, state and national governments about issues that are important B. Values of Involvement 1. Stay informed 2. Grow in abilities and leadership 3. Employment C. Career and Technical Student Organizations 1. FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) 2. DECA 3. Skills USA -VICA

  11. Hospitality Travel/ Tourism Lodging Recreation Food and Beverage

  12. Activity -A Look into Today The hospitality industry is dependent on giving the public what they want. List popular trends and fads of today. Take two trends and/or fads and explain how the hospitality industry could incorporate them into their businesses. As a group select an example of a hospitality business and share how your trends and/or fads to the class how they will influence this business. Your idea should explain how their (your) business has incorporated them and how incorporating these trends and/or fads will benefit their (your)business.

  13. Latest controversy in Treasure Valley Read Article , “In-N-Out has beef with Boise’s Burger Express”.…discuss

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