Lodging and Accommodation Sector

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to the lodging, accommodation, and food and beverage sectors.

Accommodation

The act of accommodating or the state of being accommodated; something that meets a need.

Apartment Hotel

Serviced apartment complex that uses a hotel-style booking system.

Hostel

An accommodation where guests can rent a bed in a dormitory and share bathroom, kitchen, and lounge facilities.

Hotel

A structure that provides sleeping accommodations and additional guest services such as dining and housekeeping.

Converted Hotels

Old castles or buildings reconfigured to accommodate tourists.

Business Hotel

Target the needs of business travelers, offering amenities like spacious desks and multiple telephone lines.

Convention Hotel

Hotels equipped with numerous meeting rooms and large ballrooms for group events.

Motel

Small facilities with common parking, often consisting of cabins.

Pension House

Similar to guest houses/hostels, often providing shared facilities.

Extended-Stay Lodging

Properties that offer daily or limited housekeeping services for long-term guests.

Timeshares

Ownership allowing individuals to use a property for a designated period each year.

Bed and Breakfast

Home-like properties that offer accommodations and a full breakfast.

Lodges

Properties often found in rural settings, can range from basic to luxurious.

Adventure Attractions

Includes activities that involve risk and physical exertion.

Intangible Cultural Heritage

Traditions, expressions, and skills recognized as part of cultural heritage.

Independent Hotel

Independently owned hotels that do not use a brand name.

Chain Hotel

Hotels that are part of a series operated under the same company.

Franchise Hotel

Privately owned but operates under a brand name for a fee.

Integrated Resort

A property that combines gaming, accommodations, shopping, and entertainment.

Food and Beverage Sector

Businesses responsible for preparing and serving food and drinks.

Quick Service Restaurants

Restaurants providing convenience and speed to customers at lower prices.

Full Service Restaurants

Establishments where customers are served at the table after placing their orders.

Institutional Foodservice

Foodservice provided in institutions such as schools and hospitals.

Gaming and Entertainment Sector

Includes casinos and resorts, offering gaming alongside hospitality.

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation

Government agency regulating casino and gambling activities in the Philippines.