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Introduction To Hospitality: Meetings Gaming

Subject : hospitality
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1. An industry that employs professionals who work together to provide a broad range of services to create special events






2. Attempt to create an atmosphere of another place and time - and they usually emphasize one dominant theme around which architecture - landscape - rides - shows - foodservices - costumed personnel and retailing are orchestrated.






3. An event at which a particular subject is discussed by experts and opinions are gathered






4. Recreation designed to accommodate persons with disabilities






5. A traditional table game in which a dealer spins a wheel and players wager on which number a small ball will fall






6. Two different types equity and nonequity






7. An individual who is responsible for planning an event from start to finish






8. A system of accounts used in the hospitality industry whereby all accounts have the same type of coding and all accounting procedures are done the same way






9. A free or reduced price trip given to travel agents - travel writers - or other intermediaries to promote destination






10. Designed to teach specific skills through hands on practice






11. People join these because they are places to gather for social - recreational - professional and fraternal reasons.






12. An individual who coordinates every detail of meetings and conventions






13. Dont run tours - sell other people tours






14. All expense paid trips to exotic locations - attend motivational meetings






15. Social - military - educational - religious and fraternal groups






16. Annual meetings - sales meetings - new product launching - training meetings - workshops - etc






17. One price for a combination of items






18. A table game in which the winning hand is determined by whether the deal or the player gets cards that add up to a number closest or equal to 21






19. Potential visitor






20. Getting people to say nice things about your business without paying them






21. A nongovernmental - nonprofit agency serving the public






22. Harrah's Entertainment. They operate 40 casinos in three countries






23. Includes both land-based and riverboat casinos - card rooms - charitable games - lottery-operated games and greyhound and horse races. Approximately $70 billion is wagered - or bet - on games or races every year






24. Came about in the 1920 and 1930 when recreation and social programs were offered as a community service






25. Prevents error that could negatively impact the business






26. Events that include weddings - engagement parties - and holiday functions






27. Procedures that govern the legal operation of establishments that sell measured alcoholic beverages






28. Allows industries to gain corporate/professional certification by passing tests






29. A process employees must do when leaving work station






30. The net amount of spending by the customer






31. Have club house - golf course - and other recreational facilities






32. Smaller groups led by an expert with a lecture and question and answer






33. A large display of products and services available for purchase - promotion information exchange among trade people






34. Tax paid by people staying in a city's hotel






35. Small number of people - meeting takes place around one block rectangular table






36. The cost of food sold plus payroll cost (including employee benefits). This is the largest segment of a restaurants cost.






37. Meeting setup is instructional - workshop style






38. The market on which an operation wishes to focus






39. Refreshment of strength and spirits after work; a means of diversion






40. Country Clubs -City Clubs -Professional Clubs -Social -Athletic -Dining -University -Military -Yacht -Fraternal -Proprietary






41. Wagering of money or other valuables on the outcome of a game or other events






42. Help by corporations or associations to update stock holders - members - and other parties - hold elections






43. Document used by meeting planner - manager - and meeting staff - has name date and contact person for meeting






44. Often called eco- or adventure tourism - provides residents and visitors with access to an area's spectacular wilderness through a variety of guided outdoor activities. Provided on a fee-for-service basis - with a focus on experiences associated with






45. Cater to members by offering food and beverage meeting space and recreation facilities - downtown/suburban area






46. Little to no prepared questions






47. A recreational park based on a particular setting or artistic interpretation; may operate with hundreds or thousand of acres of parkland and hundreds or thousands or employees






48. Parking - concessions - souvenir sales - catering






49. Hold majority of meetings - led by volunteers - share common interest - pay own way






50. Classes that all employees must take on safety - values - ethics - harassment - and service essentials