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Introduction To Hospitality: Meetings Gaming

Subject : hospitality
Instructions:
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1. Dont run tours - sell other people tours






2. Details the production assistance the act will need when arriving at the facility






3. A gathering of people for a common purpose






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






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






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






7. A card game in which participants play against each other instead of the casino






8. 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.






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






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






11. Total payments received for goods and services






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






13. Recreation designed to accommodate persons with disabilities






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






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






16. An industry that employs professionals who work together to provide a broad range of services to create special events






17. An area in which gaming activities involving table games and slot machines take place






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






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






20. 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






21. A lecture and a dialogue that allow participants to share experiences in a particular field






22. The dollars wagered - or bet; often confused with win. Whenever a customer places a bet - the handle increases by the amount of the bet. The handle is not affected by the outcome of the bet






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






24. A nongovernmental - nonprofit agency serving the public






25. Playing a game that risk for the thrill of the 'action' and the chance of making money






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






27. The net amount of spending by the customer






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






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






30. Dollars own by the gaming operation from its customers. The net spending of customers on gaming






31. A process employees must do when leaving work station






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






33. Includes voluntary organizations - campus - armed forces and employee recreations - as well as recreation for special populations






34. Small groups of the market with defined characteristics






35. Large audience that does not need notes






36. 445 casinos in 11 states






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






38. The process of achieving unity of action among interdependent activities






39. The supplies that are ordered first are used first






40. Recreation paid for by the government taxes; includes monies sent to cities for museums - libraries - and municipal golf courses






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






42. A company that owns and operates all aspects of tours






43. Only questions specifically prepared in advanced






44. Outdoor recreational activities provided on a fee-for-service basis - with a focus on experiences associated with the natural environment






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






46. Given to new people to a job - designed to show correct way of doing a task






47. An event held mainly to promote informational exchanges among trade people. A large exhibition in which the presentation is the main attraction - as well as being a source of revenue for an exhibitor






48. Businesses that offer games of risks as part of a total package of entertainment and leisure time activites






49. A generic term referring to any size business or professional meeting held in one specific location - which usually includes some form of trade show or exposition. Also refers to a group of delegates or member who assemble to accomplish a specific go






50. Involves professionals and organizations who serve groups such as those with mental illness - mental retardation or physical challenges