TEXTBOOK & REQUIRED MATERIALS
Introduction to Hospitality: 9th edition, John R. Walker. 2024, Pearson Education, NJ
eBook: ISBN-13: 9780137838097
Note: you can also purchase/rent a print version: ISBN-13: 9780137838189
Think about the different types of hotels discussed in chapter 2 , what are the advantages and disadvantages in working in each of the different types of hotels. Hint: think about the different hotel segments.
Answer the following question: in 2 paragraphs
If you were going into the lodging segment, which type of property would you prefer to work at and why?
What do you think makes the hotel industry an attractive career choice?
chapter 3
Think about the concept of revenue centers, they are often referred to as either profit centers or cost centers, depending on whether the business units make or lose money. For instance, at one time PBX was once a valuable profit center for hotels and is now seen as a cost center.
Answer the following question: in 2 paragraphs
Think about some amenities that hotels may offer that may not be as profitable as others, what are they?
Knowing that one of the primary functions of a hotel is to make a reasonable profit for its investors, why would you even consider keeping business units around that are not very profitable and may even be viewed primarily as cost centers?
