Land-based hotels and cruise ships have many operational similarities, there are however some differences, especially when it comes to the titles of some of the staffing positions.  Identify three staffing positions that would be found within the hotel division of a cruise ship, but not in a land-based hotel.  In your own words, briefly explain the role of this position. (9)

2.  Cruise ship gaming is a lucrative market and one that is set to expand. Read the following extract and complete the questions that follow (the website, Cruise Casinos found at www. cruise-casinos.com may be useful to you when compiling your answer).

 

 

“Until recently, cruise lines took the view that casinos were just one more shipboard diversion for vacationing passengers. Most table games had relatively low betting limits -- which was just as well since many of the people at the cruise ship casino tables had relatively low gaming skills. But that has begun to change. Casinos of one type or another can now be found in more than half of the 50 U.S. states, and a rapidly growing number of Americans visit casinos with some frequency. The result: a rapidly growing base of players who also take cruises. With the number of cruise ships also growing at a breathtaking pace, several cruise lines are now marketing to players interested both in the cruise experience, and willing (perhaps even eager) to spend a few hours a day in their casinos.” 

 

 

(http://www.cruise-casinos.com/)

 

 

 

2.1  In your opinion, how could cruise liners attract more passengers to its on-board casinos? (5)

2.2  Identify three staffing positions found specifically in a casino and briefly explain their role. (9)

2.3  Working on a cruise ship, has several advantages.  List five advantages of working in an on-board casino? (5)

2.4  Why do cruise ship casinos have to stop their operations when in port? (2)