TASK:

1. Explain the direct and indirect components of the tourism and hospitality network
2. Name the five major tourism and hospitality supply components. Explain each and give examples.
3. Define hospitality resources. How can they be improved?
4. Enumerate the different types of tourist accommodations. Briefly explain each
5. Describe the different ways of classifying hotels.
6. Discuss the basic standard requirements for restaurants.

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Tourism and Hospitality Components Category I Travel Agency Hotel Direct to THE TRAVELER Retail Shops Providers Restaurants Airlines Ground Transportation Category II DIRECT Contract Food Services Directly to PROVIDERS Contract Laundry Support Food Suppliers Services Indirectly to THE TRAVELER Tour Organizers Travel Publications Affects Category Ill Directly and DIRECT PROVIDERS Planners Goverment Agencies Tourism Financial Institutions Developmental SUPPORT SERVICES Real Estate Developers Organizations . Educational and Indirectly THE TRAVELER Vocational Training InstitutionsTourism and Hospitality Supply Components Tourism and hospitality supply components are classified into five main categories: 1. Natural Resources 2. Infrastructure 3. Superstructure 4. Transportation and Transportation Equipment 5. Hospitality ResourcesNatural Resources The natural resources of a destination area provide an excellent asset to sell to tourist. Infrastructure 1. Water 2. Power 3. Communication 4. Sewage/drainage 5. Healthcare facilities 6. Streets/highways 7. Transportation terminals a. General b. Air C. Rail d. Bus 8. SecurityHospitality Resources refer to the general feeling of being welcomed that the visitors receive while visiting a destination area Hospitality Training Attitude Toward Self Attitude Toward Others Attitude Toward the Tourism and Hospitality Industry Community Awareness Programs Transportation- is of paramount importance in developing tourism and hospitality 1. Land Travel a. Taxi and Limousine Service b. Bus Service 6. Rail Services 2. Air Travel 3. Sea Travel Superstructure Accommodation- types of accommodation; 1. Hostels 2. Condominium 3. Motels 4. Inns 5. Apartments 6. Paradores 7. Pensions 8. Bed and breakfast accommodations 9. Hostels 10. Campgrounds 11. Health Spas 12. Private HomesRestaurants Some of the basic standard requirements for restaurants are the following it The facades and architectural features of the building shall be appropriately designed; 2. The dining room shall be adequate in size, with sufficient and well-maintained furniture; 3. There shall be cuisine of good quality and presentation and served with distinction 4. Adequate number of well-trained, experienced, efficient, and courteous staff shall be employed