LODGING Unit 7

Hospitality Accommodations City Center Suburban Bed & Breakfast accommodations (B&B’s) Airport/Highway Full Service/ Suite hotel

Time Share Vacation Ownership Niche (Beach, Ski lodge, City Center) Can you think of an example?

Resorts All inclusive Niche (ie. Couples Only)

2010 LODGING INDUSTRY PROFILE According to the AHLA’s 201 profile reflecting 2009 data: “40% of lodgers traveled for business in 2009 according to the profile. 60% travelled for leisure Although industry was down 15% in this next year is projected to grow by 6%” American Hotel and Lodging Association. (2009) industry profile. Retrieved from

AHLA 2010 Industry Profile According to the AHLA 2010 Industry Profile: “The average business traveler paid $123 per night while the leisure traveler paid $105 per night.” “In the U.S. while the majority of leisure travelers spend just one night, the majority of business travelers spend three or more.” American Hotel and Lodging Association. (2009) industry profile. Retrieved from American Hotel and Lodging Association. (2009) industry profile. Retrieved from

AHLA 2010 Industry Profile “The top visitors from abroad to the U.S were: Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, France” “Only two countries had a surge in visitors in 2009 – Australia and Brazil” American Hotel and Lodging Association. (2009) industry profile. Retrieved from

Hospitality Accommodations How has the accommodations industry changed in recent decades? 1960’s 1970’s 1980’s 1990’s 21 st Century

Discuss the different departments within a hotel. Rooms Div. Food & Beverage Security House keeping Maintenance & Engineering Acctg. & Finance HR PurchasingMarketing & Sales

Current Issues- See the Press Room of AHLA Bedbugs infestation? CBS news on terrorist plot to poison food at restaurants? Today Show segment in Feb re hotels that embellish their websites What departments should be aware of these issues?

Next Week The Cruise Industry- Or Floating hotels!