Why Hospitality at Dedman College and the History of Hospitality

The Dedman College has which four majors?

Hospitality Management, Global Club Management, Recreation & Tourism Management, and event management

Ancient trades routes and religious pilgrimages were the reasons for inns and taverns to open (True/False)?

True

The Tremont House in Boston had a very expensive water pump system housed in the basement of the hotel. That way, each room could have its own toilet (True/False)?

False

The early grand American hotels in the 18th and early 19th centuries were affordable for all (True/False)?

False

Which company owns the largest number of hotel brands?

Marriott

Which historic hotels was one of the first to have electric lighting?

The Savoy

True or False - The hospitality industry is constantly growing.

True!

What cool student association is tied to the Global Club Management major?

CMAA (Club Management Association of America)

Which entrepreneur's parents begin their empire with diners called Hot Shoppes?

W.J. Marriott

Which entrepreneur put coins in pies to sell more pies?

Statler

Which entrepreneur originally wanted to go into the bank business?

Conrad Hilton

Which entrepreneur started a hotel business with his Harvard classmates?

Ernest Henderson