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Introduction To Hospitality: Meetings Gaming

Subject : hospitality
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1. Recreation designed to accommodate persons with disabilities






2. Federal act that created a statutory basis for the operation of gaming by Indian tribes in order to promote tribal economic development - self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments






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






4. Minimizes impacts and provides financial benefits for the local economy and conservation efforts






5. Little to no prepared questions






6. Total payments received for goods and services






7. 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






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






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






10. Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. Provides a framework by which games are conducted to protect both the nations and tribes and the general public






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






12. Meetings - incentive travel - conventions - and exhibitions- represents a segment of the tourism industry that has grown recently






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






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






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






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






17. Major player in the convention industry has five responsibilities refer to page 380






18. A process employees must do when leaving work station






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






20. Refers to one subset of the gaming industry - that is - the casino industry.






21. A usually brief - intensive educational program conducted by a facilitator or a trainer - designed for a small group of people - focuses on technique and skills in a particular field






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






23. An assembly for the discussion of common concerns






24. Combination of structured and unstructured interviews






25. Large audience that does not need notes






26. Workshop-type educational experience in which attendees learn by doing






27. 1)Theatre Style 2)Classroom 3)Boardroom






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






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






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






31. Clinic-Forum -Seminar-Symposium -Workshop






32. A general term that refers to a career path in the growing field of special events






33. Helps maintain standards by having fellow employee coach trainees- best way to quickly learn by trial and error






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






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






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






37. A large meeting place






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






39. 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.






40. 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 a source of revenue for the exhibitor






41. Only questions specifically prepared in advanced






42. 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






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






44. 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






45. Predominantly business orientated. Vary in size - location and type of facility and services offered.






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






47. 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






48. Meeting setup is instructional - workshop style






49. Parking - concessions - souvenir sales - catering






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