Put each of the following words into its correct place
Classification by Type
The travel Industry represents one of the largest components of the world economy. The. hotel and motel industry plays a central role in housing and feeding people away, from home.
Hotels normally fall into one of five categories: transient, residential, resort/motel and congress centre.' Considering the enormous growth of the hotel industry since World War II, however, these categories are becoming blurred. The term transient, for instance, represents the. kind of hotel which offers lodging and meals to business travellers or tourists who stay a limited number of days.This definition fits resort hotels,, congress centres, and motels as well, though these three types have other distinguishing characteristics.
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t, Congress centres
.2.. A residential hotel
3. Holiday Inns
4. Motels
__^_ are basically apartment/buildings for permanent guests. They offer maid services, dining
rooms, and meal services in rooms. They are usually located in cities, and range from the very luxurious, to quite plain accommodations.
B)_
_are usually located In recreational or historic sites away from large cities. They are built In
locations that tend to attract tourists. Some of the most popular resort complexes are in Florida, on the Caribbean islands, along the east and west coasts of Mexico,.'In the Hawaiian Islands, and along.: the coasts of the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
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__have been traditionally situated near highways and highway Interchanges, making them
especially convenient for people who travel by car. In 1952 Holiday Inns, Incorporated, was founded in Memphis, Tenn., as a motel chain. By 1980 ithad become the world's largest hotel chain with properties In more than 50 countries.
D).
are large buildings, or complexes of buildings, whioh usually contain* a hotel. The purpose
of these centres is to provide enough space for major exhibitions or convention space, for large . gatherings.
B briefly answer (up to 10 words) questions 1-3.
1, What services are offered in five-star hotels?
2, Explain what a family-operated hotel is,
3. What kinds of services are offered In summer camps?
Classification by Quality
Accommodations for travellers vary a great. deaUn quality. In this case,:/quality refers to the number and kinds of services offered. In Europe, hotels are rated according to their services, and-themore services offered, the higher the cost of staying at the hotel. Top-rated, or five-star, hotels are the most luxurious hotels - establishments such as the Mandarin In Hong Kong, the Ritz in Paris,.or-.the.Cipriani In Venice. Among their services are restaurants, cocktail lounges, breakfast rooms, laundry and dry cleaning facilities, exercise rooms, 24-hour room service, pharmacies, news-stands, small shops, swimming pools, private meeting rooms, exhibition space,, car rental, office, travel bureau, and .more. In places where gambling is allowed, the hotels contain large casinos. In Las Vegas and Atlantic City there are large showrooms, or theatres, as well.
As the number of stars decreases, the number of services also decreases,. But the establishments that offer less, ;.and consequently cost less, are still very acceptable.places for tourists to stay. '
Many! .Inexpensive . hotels are family-operated and maintain a high quality in the services they offer. Even small bed-and-breakfast hotels make efforts,to help tourists In every Way possible. ■
Holiday centres, including holiday camps with all meals, provided.'self-catering centres and caravan parks vary from traditional holiday camps with tents or wooden cabins.to newer ec.o-friendly holiday villages with chalets.
Students can stay in youth, hostels, which offer self-catering, common rooms, hot showers, and dormitories.