CTA Hotel & Accommodation Types Flashcards

Which of the following best describes a timeshare arrangement in travel?

Answer: A fractional ownership of vacation property allowing use during specified periods

A timeshare grants the purchaser the right to use a vacation property for a specific period each year, typically one to two weeks.

What is the purpose of a hotel's 'cut-off date' in a group booking?

Answer: The deadline by which the group must release or fill its room block

The cut-off date is the deadline by which the group must fill or release the reserved room block; after this date, the hotel may release unsold rooms at market rates.

A client asks about a 'concierge floor' or 'club floor' at a hotel. What does this typically include?

Answer: An exclusive floor with lounge access, complimentary food and beverage, and enhanced services

A concierge or club floor offers premium rooms with access to a private lounge featuring complimentary food, beverages, and dedicated concierge staff.

Which type of hotel property is specifically designed to accommodate business meetings, conferences, and corporate events with dedicated meeting space and AV equipment?

Answer: Convention or conference hotel

Convention and conference hotels are purpose-built or equipped with extensive meeting rooms, ballrooms, AV technology, and services tailored to corporate events.

What does the European Plan (EP) include?

Answer: Room only, with no meals included

The European Plan (EP) includes the room rate only, with no meals included, giving guests full flexibility to dine wherever they choose.

A travel advisor recommends a 'guaranteed late arrival' to a client checking in after midnight. What does this ensure?

Answer: The reservation is held regardless of arrival time when secured with a credit card

A guaranteed late arrival ensures the hotel holds the reserved room past the normal hold time, provided a credit card is on file to cover a no-show charge if needed.