Gina booked a room at the Whispering Sands Resort because, as advertised on its website, she expected to check in at 11:00 am, the swimming pool would be heated, the talent in the dining area would be able to sing, and the breakfast would be fresh. When she arrived, she had to wait for her room, found the swimming pool to be 50 degrees, realized the singer could not carry a tune, and the free continental breakfast was stale. The Whispering Sands Resort was experiencing a severe ________ gap.

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The correct answer is a communications gap, which occurs when there is a difference between what is promised by a company and what is actually delivered. In this scenario, the services and amenities advertised by the Whispering Sands Resort did not match the actual experience, indicating a failure in accurately communicating what the guests could realistically expect.

Gina Booked a Room at the Whispering Sands Resort Because