Question 1

To which ancient group of people can evidence of the existence of the hospitality industry be traced back to?&#10;A) The Sumerians&#10;B) The Aztecs&#10;C) The Mayans&#10;D) The Chinese

Accepted Answer

Evidence of the existence of the hospitality industry can be traced back to the Sumerians, who were known to have built inns and taverns to accommodate travelers as early as 4000 BCE.

Question 2

In which century were the first travellers' guide books published in France?&#10;A) The 1500s&#10;B) The 1400s&#10;C) The 1600s&#10;D) The 1700s

Accepted Answer

The first travellers' guide books published in France appeared in the 1500s, marking an early effort to provide information and guidance for travelers exploring new areas.

Question 3

Privileged young men during 18^th century Europe spent their gap years taking part in the Grand Tour.In which European country did the Grand Tour idea begin? A) England B) France C) Germany D) Italy

Accepted Answer

The Grand Tour was a tradition that began in England, where privileged young men would travel across Europe, particularly to Italy, to explore art, culture, and the roots of Western civilization as part of their education.

Question 4

To which hotel group does The H&#244;tel de Paris in Monte Carlo belong?&#10;A) The Leading Hotels of the World&#10;B) The Fairmont Hotels and Resorts&#10;C) The Intercontinental Hotels Group&#10;D) The Starwood Hotels and Resorts

Accepted Answer

The Hôtel de Paris in Monte Carlo belongs to The Leading Hotels of the World, a luxury hospitality organization that represents more than 400 of the world's best hotels and resorts.

Question 5

To which hotel group does The Grand H&#244;tel, Paris, France belong?&#10;A) The Intercontinental Hotels Group&#10;B) The Leading Hotels of the World&#10;C) The Fairmont Hotels and Resorts&#10;D) The Starwood Hotels and Resorts

Accepted Answer

The Grand Hôtel in Paris, France, is part of the Intercontinental Hotels Group.

Question 6

Which hotel group manages The Savoy Hotel, London, UK?&#10;A) The Fairmont Hotels and Resorts&#10;B) The Leading Hotels of the World&#10;C) The Intercontinental Hotels Group&#10;D) The Starwood Hotels and Resorts

Accepted Answer

The Savoy Hotel in London is managed by The Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.

Question 7

From which luxury hotel were the famous hotelier C&#233;sar Ritz and Chef Auguste Escoffier dismissed in 1897?&#10;A) The Savoy Hotel, London&#10;B) The Waldorf Astoria, New York&#10;C) The Grand Hotel Europe, Saint Petersburg&#10;D) The Grand H&#244;tel, Paris

Accepted Answer

César Ritz and Chef Auguste Escoffier were dismissed from The Savoy Hotel in London in 1897.

Question 8

During the period from the Industrial Revolution till 1899, a slow decline within Europe in the number of highway inns for stage coaches was noticed. This decline was due to two main reasons.Which is the correct pair of the reasons for this decline?

A) Expansion of rail networks and boom in holiday resorts
B) Boom in holiday resorts and boom in Grand Tour participation
C) Boom in Grand Tour participation and expansion in manufacturing
D) Expansion of rail networks and expansion in manufacturing

Accepted Answer

The expansion of rail networks made travel by stage coach less necessary, as trains could transport people faster and more efficiently over long distances. Additionally, the boom in holiday resorts provided new destinations and modes of leisure that did not rely on the stage coach network, further reducing the demand for highway inns.

Question 9

Which one of the following iconic hotels, DOES NOT belong to the Leading Hotels of the World collection of hotels?&#10;A) The Hotel Imperial, Vienna, Austria&#10;B) The Grand Hotel Europe, Saint Petersburg, Russia&#10;C) The Hotel Victoria-Jungfrau, Interlaken, Switzerland&#10;D) The Hotel Minerva, Baden Baden, Germany

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which innovative American hotel of the 19^th century set the standards for luxury and became a model for other hotels built during that era? A) The Tremont House, Boston B) The Holt's Hotel, New York C) The Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York D) The Palmer House, Chicago

Accepted Answer

The Tremont House in Boston, opened in 1829, was the first hotel to offer private rooms with locks, indoor plumbing, and other luxury amenities, setting a standard for future hotels.

Question 11

What is a caravanserai?&#10;A) A caravan resting place&#10;B) A caravan relay&#10;C) A caravan of horses&#10;D) A caravan of camels

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which American hotel has a lobby considered to be amongst the most magnificent in the world?&#10;A) The Palmer House, Chicago&#10;B) The Tremont House, Boston&#10;C) The Holt's Hotel, New York&#10;D) The Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which hotel group manages The Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens, Greece?&#10;A) The Starwood Hotels and Resorts&#10;B) The Leading Hotels of the World&#10;C) The Fairmont Hotels and Resorts&#10;D) The Intercontinental Hotels Group

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which hotel group manages The Hotel Grande...

Question 14

In which decade of the 20^th century was the first modern restaurant franchise created by the American businessman Howard Dearing Johnson in association with Reginald Sprague? A) The 1930s B) The 1950s C) The 1970s D) The 1910s

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The answer of In which decade of the 20^th century...

Question 15

In which Mediterranean island was the first club village of the all-inclusive resort, the Club M&#233;diterran&#233;e created by G&#233;rard Blitz established?&#10;A) Mallorca&#10;B) Sardinia&#10;C) Malta&#10;D) Corsica

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which Mediterranean island was the first...

Question 16

In which decade of the 20^th century did China open up to receiving foreign tourists? A) The 1970s B) The 1980s C) The 1990s D) The 1960s

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Question 17

In which decade of the 20^th century was market segmentation and product differentiation within the hospitality industry introduced? A) 1960s B) 1980s C) 1940s D) 1920s

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Question 18

Deregulation during the 1980s resulted in fewer and simpler regulations on the economic sectors.What was the overall effect of deregulation on the hospitality industry?&#10;A) It helped to boost operating efficiency&#10;B) It helped to boost employment numbers&#10;C) It hindered the moves towards desegregation&#10;D) It hindered the moves towards sustainability

Accepted Answer

The answer of Deregulation during the 1980s resulted in fewer...

Question 19

Which one of the following options DOES NOT belong to the principal policy fronts created in various countries during the first decade of the 21^st century used in combatting the damaging effects of the financial crisis that commenced in the US housing market in 2008?

A) Regulating transnational migration
B) Regulating financial markets
C) Fighting tax evasion
D) Creating a global standard for ethical behaviour

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which one of the following options DOES...

Question 20

According to projections by the United Nations' World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), as noted in their Tourism 2020 Vision, travel and tourism will become the world's largest industry in the twenty-first century.What did the UNWTO forecast will be the level of international arrivals by the year 2020?

A) 1.6 billion international arrivals
B) 1.4 billion international arrivals
C) 1.8 billion international arrivals
D) 2.0 billion international arrivals

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to projections by the United Nations'...

Deck 1: The Hospitality Industry Past, Present and Future