Hospitality Career

Hotels and other accommodations are as diverse as the many family and business travelers they accommodate. The industry includes all types of lodging, from upscale hotels to RV parks. Motels, resorts, casino hotels, bed-and-breakfast inns, and boarding houses also are included. In fact, in 2004 nearly 62,000 establishments provided overnight accommodations to suit many different needs and budgets.

Establishments vary greatly in size and in the services they provide. Hotels and motels comprise the majority of establishments and tend to provide more services than other lodging places. There are five basic types of hotels - commercial, resort, residential, extended-stay, and casino. Larger properties offer a variety of services for their guests, including a range of restaurant and beverage service options - from coffee bars and lunch counters to cocktail lounges and formal fine-dining restaurants. Some properties provide a variety of retail shops on the premises, such as gift boutiques, newsstands, drug and cosmetics counters, and barber and beauty shops. An increasing number of full-service hotels now offer guests access to laundry and valet services, swimming pools, and fitness centers or health spas.

Conventions and business meetings are major sources of revenue for hotels and motels that are specialized (commercial hotels) and have banquet rooms, exhibit halls, and spacious ballrooms to accommodate conventions, business meetings and wedding receptions.

Conference hotels are fully self-contained entities specifically designed for meetings. They provide physical fitness and recreational facilities for meeting attendees, in addition to state-of-the-art audiovisual and technical equipment, a business center, and banquet services.

Resort hotels and motels offer luxurious surroundings with a variety of recreational facilities, such as swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, game rooms, and health spas, as well as planned social activities and entertainment. Resorts typically are located in vacation destinations or near natural settings, such as mountains, the seashore, theme parks, or other attractions. As a result, the business of many resorts fluctuates with the season. Some resort hotels and motels provide additional convention and conference facilities to encourage customers to combine business with pleasure. During the off season, many of these establishments solicit conventions, sales meetings, and incentive tours to fill their otherwise empty rooms; some resorts even close for the off-season.

Residential hotels provide living quarters for permanent and semi permanent residents. They combine the comfort of apartment living with the convenience of hotel services. Many have dining rooms and restaurants that also are open to residents and to the general public.

Extended-stay hotels combine features of a resort and a residential hotel. Typically, guests use these hotels for a minimum of 5 consecutive nights. These facilities usually provide rooms with fully equipped kitchens, entertainment systems, ironing boards and irons, office space with computer and telephone lines, fitness centers, and other amenities.

Casino hotels provide lodging in hotel facilities with a casino on the premises. The casino provides table wagering games and may include other gambling activities, such as slot machines and sports betting. Casino hotels generally offer a full range of services and amenities.

In addition to hotels and motels, bed-and-breakfast inns, recreational vehicle (RV) parks, campgrounds, and rooming and boarding houses provide lodging for overnight guests.

Bed-and-breakfast inns provide short-term lodging in private homes or small buildings converted for this purpose and are characterized by highly personalized service and inclusion of breakfast in the room rate. Their appeal is quaintness, with unusual service and decor.

RV parks and campgrounds cater to people who enjoy recreational camping at moderate prices. Some parks and campgrounds provide service stations, general stores, shower and toilet facilities, and coin-operated laundries. While some are designed for overnight travelers only, others are for vacationers who stay longer. Some camps provide accommodations, such as cabins and fixed campsites, and other amenities, such as food services, recreational facilities and equipment, and organized recreational activities. Examples of these overnight camps include children’s camps, family vacation camps, hunting and fishing camps, and outdoor adventure retreats that offer trail riding, white-water rafting, hiking, fishing, game hunting, and similar activities.

Other short-term lodging facilities in this industry include guesthouses, or small cottages located on the same property as a main residence, and youth hostels - dormitory-style hotels with few frills, occupied mainly by students traveling on limited budgets. Also included are rooming and boarding houses, such as fraternity houses, sorority houses, off-campus dormitories, and workers’ camps. These establishments provide temporary or longer term accommodations that may serve as a principal residence for the period of occupancy. These establishments also may provide services such as housekeeping, meals, and laundry services.

Increased competition among establishments in this industry has spurred many independently owned and operated hotels and other lodging places to join national or international reservation systems, which allow travelers to make multiple reservations for lodging, airlines, and car rentals with one telephone call. Nearly all hotel chains operate online reservation systems through the Internet.

Hotel operations are becoming diverse and complex, but all positions require employees to maintain a customer-service orientation. Hoteliers recognize the importance of personal service and attention to guests; so they look for persons with positive personality traits and good communication skills when filling many guest services positions, such as desk clerk and host and hostess positions. Many hotel managers place a greater emphasis on customer service skills while providing specialized training in important skill areas, such as computer technology and software.

Although the skills and experience needed by workers in this industry depend on the specific occupation, most entry-level jobs require little or no previous training. Basic tasks usually can be learned in a short time. Almost all workers in the hotel and other accommodations industry undergo on-the-job training, which usually is provided under the supervision of an experienced employee or manager. Some large chain operations have formal training sessions for new employees.

Many hotels fill first-level manager positions by promoting administrative support and service workers - particularly those with good communication skills, a solid educational background, tact and loyalty. People with these qualities still advance to manager jobs but, more recently, lodging chains have primarily been hiring persons with four-year college degrees in the liberal arts or other fields and starting them in trainee or junior management positions.

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Hospitality Management Online   by Michael Bustamante

An online certificate or degree in Hospitality Management qualifies graduates to apply for jobs at luxury resorts, cruise ships, deluxe spas, and many others. Through a distance learning course, working adults can study Hospitality Management at their own pace, without forfeiting current employment.

The field of Hospitality Management is expanding at an incredible pace. A distance learning course is a convenient way to prepare for a challenging career in this high-growth field. Students can earn 100 percent of the credits needed for a degree in Hospitality Management in as little as six months, without stepping foot in a traditional classroom.

An online course educates students in the principles of Hospitality Management, as well as hospitality engineering systems and the catering business. Students learn about marketing, occupancy forecasting, the front desk, reservations, organization, operations, security, room service, restaurant and bar management, housekeeping, staffing, meetings, banquets, purchasing, accounting, and more. Best of all, online Hospitality Management courses require no educational prerequisites or experience to enroll.

Hospitality Management professionals know how to build customer traffic, operate efficient food and beverage services, and make sure guests are satisfied in every way. Graduates of online Hospitality Management schools are qualified to manage a fine hotel, resort, or club. They have learned the skills necessary to own or operate a gourmet restaurant, run a country inn or bed-and-breakfast, or manage hospitality services for a cruise ship.

If you are interested in learning more about an exciting career that offers benefits such as free or discounted dining, lodging, and travel, you can apply to an online college, university or distance learning course in Hospitality Management.!

Richmond, Indiana Attractions   by Melody Schubert

You know you're having a good time on vacation when you are welcomed by new friends; this is what' it's like in Wayne County & Richmond, IN. Discover all the amazing sites and events to enjoy by dropping by Richmond's National Road Welcome Center.

Find Antiques, Natural Beauty, Music, & New Friends In Wayne Co. & Richmond, Indiana

Conveniently located off Route 40 (the Historic National Road) is Richmond and Wayne County. Within easy driving distance of Indianapolis, Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio, Richmond and Wayne County makes the perfect choice for a Sky-High weekend adventure, a romantic getaway, or for taking a one tank trip to browse for unique Gifts and Antiques. What's amazing is how many interesting and enjoyable sites and events there are to visit, which has made the area one of our favorite places to visit in Indiana!

Experience World-Class Performances At The Richmond Civic Theatre

After growing up in the City Of Angels, (Los Angeles) or any Big City and later moving to Indiana, one comes to appreciate the simple beauty and pleasure of visiting with friends and family. Few visitors and residents alike know just how much there actually is to do in the Hoosier state. Take Richmond and Wayne County for example; they have the wonderful Richmond Civic Theatre, which features great artist like Wynona Judd, and other great acts and performances for the entire family year-round.

The Richmond Art Museum

Discover the unique sculptures and art created by Indiana's own Overbeck Sisters and the Bethel Pike potters at the Richmond Art Museum. Like many towns, Richmond has a fabulous collection of significant art and historic treasures, which are often missed. Why? Because no one knows these artistic treasures are tucked away in one of Indiana's most beautiful counties; Wayne County. A collection of one-of-kind paintings, sketches, and sculptures can be discovered at the Richmond Art Museum. Founded in 1898, the fine art museum has a permanent collection of American Impressionists, Taos School, the Hoosier Group, the Richmond School, along with other regional artists on exhibit.

While the Richmond Art Museum is small compared to the Indianapolis Art Museum, it's collection is a tribute to the arts. The museum is the only museum in the United States to be housed in a high school, the Richmond High School complex is located along the beautiful Whitewater Gorge's at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway.

Just a sampling of the permanent exhibits on hand are the American Impressionists exhibit; Taos School. For more information on exhibits and programs at the Richmond Art Museum call: Voice: (765) 966-0256 or visit the Richmond Art Museum's website at: www.richmondartmuseum.org. The museum is conveniently located off Route 40 (National Road), it is in easy driving distance of Indianapolis, Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. The museum is open Tuesday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays, National and School Holidays.

Hoosier Hospitality Embraces Travelers Along The Old National Road

Travel along Indiana's National Historic Highway and you'll spot many marvelous 19th Century homes built before 1880 along "Millionaires Row." Several of these beautifully decorated homes have been transformed into warm and inviting Inns and Bed & Breakfast like the Philip W. Smith Bed & Breakfast. Located at 2039 E. Main St, (I-70 Exit 156A) in Richmond, IN. The Philip W. Smith Bed & Breakfast is filled with wonderful antiques; many available for sale. The 1890 elegant Queen Anne Victorian home features beautiful stained glass and ornate carved wood work throughout the house. It is the company of other guests who gather for the delicious breakfast served each day that make the stay a warm and inviting experience.

Dramatic Woodlands To Rolling Hills & All-American Rose Gardens

The Richmond/Wayne Co. area is filled with natural wonders to explore. The E.G. Hill Memorial Rose Garden is located within the Glen Miller Park located at 2200 East Main St in the Historic District of Richmond, IN. Follow the historic brink path into the E.G. Hill Memorial Rose Garden to find the All-American Rose Garden filled with over 100 roses or slip over to the Friendship Garden in the center featuring a selection of German Roses. Near the gardens is the monument recognizing the early pioneer's passage from coast to coast. The Madonna of Trail, dedicated by the Daughters of the American Revolution on the 28th of October 1928 is one of only 12 statues marking the journey.

The Hayes Arboretum & Hayes History Museum

Walk the many wooded trails found throughout Glen Miller Park or head over to the Hayes Arboretum located at 801 Elks Rd just off Main St. The 500 acre nature preserve has a number of activities for all ages, plus hiking trails and auto tours through 4 miles of woodlands. The Hayes Arboretum is home to the Hayes History Museum, a unique look into the history behind the Hayes De-railer, used on railroads throughout the nation. While the Hayes History Museum is small compared to the other great museums in Richmond, the history behind the Hayes De-railer is amazing.

For a relaxing glimpse of nature step inside the Nature Center where you can view a variety of wildlife. The Hayes Arboretum is a popular site for Richmond residents, as well as a educational resource for home-schooled students. Visit the Hayes Arboretum website for current events & activities scheduled or call 765-962-3745.

Discover Egyptian Artifacts Among Richmond's Historic Treasures At The Richmond Historical Museum

In the museum's collection of unique items is one of Indiana's 2 ancient Mummies and numerous Egyptian artifacts. Yes, a Mummy! Downstairs is a classic collection of antique cars and a collection of memorabilia from Gennett Records; which pay tribute to Indiana's Jazz History. Visit Richmond's beautiful rose gardens at Glen Miller Park on E. Main St. for annual outdoor concerts and check with the Richmond's National Road Welcome Center for other Musical Events which celebrate Indiana's Jazz Roots.

Dinosaurs, Shells, Another Mummy, & More

Discover a collection of prehistoric creatures, mammals, a beautiful assortment of sea shells, ranging from tiny to huge specimens, and yes, another Mummy! The Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History at Earlham College, located at 801 National Rd W in Richmond is just a short distance from the Wayne County Historic Museum in Richmond; making it easy to visit while in town. Children will be amazed by the giant prehistoric Mastodon and assortment of lively critters downstairs. The best part is both museums offer FREE admissions.

Travel Indiana's Road to Freedom

The Historic National Highway (40), in Indiana was little more than cow pastures weary families traveled in hundreds of wagons. While these families made the treacherous trek in hopes of finding a better future in the West during the Gold Rush another set of travelers headed north on Highway 27. Exhausted slaves sought refuge in Newport, Indiana at the home of Levi and Catharine Coffin located at 113 U.S. 27 North in Fountain City, Indiana.

Levi Coffin & The Underground Railroad

Built in 1839, the Coffin's eight-room, Federal style brick home is a National Historic Landmark that remains standing in what is now Fountain City. In the damp, cool basement is a working well, still filled with fresh water the Coffin's used. Upstairs, hidden behind the beds is a hidden cubby hole stretching into the darkness along the back of the house. Unable to move, and barely able to breath, the runaway slaves hid in the cramped quarters for however long it took when the slave hunters came to call on the Coffin's.

As supporters of the Underground Railroad, Levi and Catherine also helped a girl named "Eliza," whose story is told in Uncle Tom's Cabin. Out back visitors can view the secret compartment in the back of a wagon where slaves hid. The sacrifices the Coffin's made helped more than 2,000 slaves reach safety during the 20 years they lived in Newport. They continued their efforts in after moving in 1847 to Cincinnati where Levi operated a wholesale warehouse which supplied goods to free labor stores. Group Tours can be arranged by Appt. Leave a voice message at The Levi Coffin Museum Office at (765) 847 -2432.

Hoosier Hospitality Welcomes Travelers At The Huddleston Farmhouse in Cambridge City, IN

The Huddleston Farmhouse in Cambridge City is the scene of historic Civil War re-enactments. The thrill of visiting the Civil War Living History Encampment is the battle of the War Between the States. Smoke fills the air from the authentic cannons as the battle escalates between the Union and Confederate infantry, artillery, and cavalry units. When the war is over guests join the soldiers to share a campfire-cooked meal of beef stew, cornbread, and cobbler. Our friends, local historians, Jim & Sandra Resh joined us on a tour of the completely restored three-story house owned by John and Susannah Huddleston. The authentic furnishings and the volunteers help create a true feeling of being back on the farm in the old days. The 78-acre farm includes a barn, smokehouse and springhouse. John and Susannah had plenty of help around the farm with 11 children. Many travelers stopped at the Inn for rest and supplies during their trek along the National Historic Highway.

Dining With President Lincoln

In the candle-lit dining room guests can join President Lincoln in the Huddleston Farmhouse's for the popular Harvest Supper. The savory aroma of fresh and hearty recipes from the nineteenth century drift in from the kitchen where women cook over an open flame. Everyone listens with interest as Lincoln describes his life before retreating to give a speech in the barn. The Hearth Dinners, guided tours, special historical exhibits, and workshops for adults and children are available throughout the year at the Huddleston Farmhouse.

A special word of thanks goes out to Jim Orr, Director of Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum, and the extraordinary volunteers who make a trip through time at the Huddleston Farmhouse a memorable one. For information on the hearty Hearth Dinners and other activities available at the Huddleston Farmhouse Museum call 765-478-3172. The Huddleston Farmhouse is located at 838 National Road West in Cambridge City, Indiana.

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New York City Hotels   by Vivek Sharma

New York City Hotels

New York is the most populous and bustling city of US as it has got something for everyone. If towering Statue of Liberty charms you then Empire State Building provides you the best view to the city. Being the most renowned tourist spot its hotels are always occupied that too in advance. New York City has the hotels catering every section of people ranging from luxurious deluxe hotels to three stars and discount hotels. This city makes you go berserk by its never ending beauty and you can also enjoy skates at the outdoor of famous rink Rockefeller Centre beautifully lit at Christmas.

Being the best tourist spot New York has world's top rated hotels providing array of facilities. Convenient location, best facilities and superb hospitality make you feel at home. In many cases, especially when traveling to major cities and popular attractions, the closer the hotels to the New York city or attraction the more you can expect to pay. The best way to save money, particularly in large cities, is often to stay in the suburbs.

This makes you spend more time getting to the places you want to visit, and you can spend additional money on gasoline, etc. It is advisable to compute all these costs to make sure that you will really be spending less on a less convenient hotel room. If you're looking for spending more time in visiting places rather than spending time in hotel then cheap New York hotels are best options available.

Furthermore, shopping early for a hotel room can often yield the best deals. Advance bookings give you the chance of earning best deals and discounts, which can save your thousands of dollars. That's why New York hotels are often reserved well in advance. As it is said getting the best hotel room deal is just a matter of time.

Internet is said the best option for checking out booking and room availability and also various facilities. Compare the prices and deals offered by hotels so that you get best out of the lot. It is wise to research well, before zeroing on one hotel as hotel location can be of prime concern. You can also save money on hotels and motels without compromising quality as, a membership in AAA or a similar auto club also entitles you to Discounts New York Hotel rooms, as does military service and senior citizen status. While inquiring about a New York's Deluxe Hotels, Five star Hotels or even New York's Cheap Hotels just delve out the information related to discounts and facilities. So plan your visit in advance and also book New York's best hotel offering best services at competitive price.

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Author is experienced web content writer.

North Floridian Hospitality   by Caroline Brame

Interested in taking a trip to Florida? Consider North Florida for the next vacation destination. Although most of Florida's most famous attractions are in the south, the northern part of the state, extending from Pensacola to Jacksonville, offers travelers plenty of what they expect from Florida with a twist of Southern Charm.

The area surrounding the bustling metropolis and unofficial capital of South Georgia of Jacksonville is full of fun activities and sights for the whole family. Amelia Island, home to the Ritz Carlton and the Bausch & Lomb ATP tournament, is a resort community set within beautiful natural beauty. Between hundred year-old live oaks, the marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic Ocean is a nature-lovers paradise, a tennis players dream, and the perfect place to get pampered. Travel south to Ponte Vedra Beach, home of the Tournament Players Championship at Sawgrass. Golf lovers will find a plethora of the most prestigious and world-renowned golf courses while the family will enjoy its beautiful beaches and tranquil lifestyle. Following the coastline will take visitors to St. Augustine, the nations oldest city, and home to great shopping and beaches. Take a stroll down St. George Street for old city charm and shopping and stop for a bite to eat at Opus 39, 95 Cordova St, Fiddlers Green, or Saltwater Cowboys, all St. Augustine favorites. Jacksonville itself is home to great attractions, including Alltel Stadium, home to the Jacksonville Jaguars professional football team, the Florida Theatre where you can see concerts, plays, and shows year round, and the beautiful St. John's River.

Traveling west on 1-70 takes you through Florida's plantation region and Tallahassee, the state capital. This is not the home of palm trees and famous beaches, but antique live oaks, sprawling plantation homes, and freshwater springs. With beaches within a 30-minute drive and plenty of lakes, there are plenty of areas to play and with two state universities in town there is plenty of arts and cultural events to enjoy. This area of Florida is so different from the rest, yet many visitors to the state are not aware of all that the area has to offer. Preservation of the past and respect for its natural beauty is what keeps the Tallahassee area ready for more generations to enjoy.

The Florida Panhandle is situated between the southern borders of Georgia and Alabama and the Gulf of Mexico, making it culturally and historically more similar to the Deep South than the rest of the state. The Gulf Coast beaches, known as the Redneck Riviera, are renowned for white sand beaches and warm waters. The emerald color water extends from Pensacola Bay to Panama City, including beaches such as Gulf Breeze, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Seaside, Perdido Key, Navarre, Sandestin, Grayton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, and Seagrove. Deep-sea fishing is the activity of choice with Destin known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village"; of course, eating the catch of the day may be more popular. There are seafood and oyster houses on every corner catering to families, couples, or large parties. Seaside, made famous by the movie "The Truman Show", is known for its quaint pastel-colored homes and is the perfect place for a family summer vacation. Panama City is the Spring Break capitol and was named "The Best Beach in America" by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. Enjoy great beachfront restaurants and exiting nightclubs at night while basking in the sun during the day. Families will love both its warm temperatures and warm personalities of the locals. Gorgeous beaches, natural beauty, world-class golf and tennis, southern hospitality, superb vacation rentals, and warm Florida sunshine make North Florida the perfect spot for any vacation.

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Caroline Brame writes travel articles for RentalsExpress.com.

Hotel Internet Marketing and the Secret of Copywriting   by David Kan

Are you a Hotel Marketer? Do you want to improve your Hotel Internet Marketing Sale? Here are the suggestion: revise your website copywriting!

I've seen many websites in our hotel & hospitality industry crowded with copywriting mistakes. These mistakes are rather diverse. Can I list some here? Yes, here they are: * Unattractive word, misspell word. * Wrong grammatical sentence, too long sentences, sentences which is too complex and difficult to understand. * Too long paragraph * Inappropriate fonts or font size * Bad color or bad integration between background color and font color * Focus too many features about the services suppliers * Do not have a clear purpose, do not target * ........... In this long article, I will share with you some techniques of writing a sale copywriting to make ... SELL! These techniques will enhance the attraction of your website in a manner of right Hospitality and Hotel Internet Marketing method. If you had known these techniques, you could skip them, but if you've not known, then carefully apply them on your hospitality website to maximize your marketing purpose.

And here is the list:

1) Target your copywriting. Different group of visitors has different demand and status of emotion. Base on the target group database and write an appropriate copywriting to transfer your services which benefits to them most.

2) Almost of 80% of users skimmed and scanned when they surf for information on website. Most of the time, users try to find a specific piece of information or the answer to a specific question.

3) After find out enough information, they will give out the buying (booking) decision. Your copywriting must scientifically give enough information they need as well as creating a good feeling and impression about your services. That's the beginning when visitors feel satisfied and trusted enough to think of doing reservation or contacting you.

4) Having to read much is always an obstacle when surfing the Net. Prospects like scanning and then printing out their interested information. So, remember to include a Printer Friendly version of your website's main content will encourage them to print out your page and keep it for later reference. 5) You can use a Java code to junction this duty, but do not forget to include in the Printer Friendly version with your company Logo, Name and URL of your website. All the image should be out of print.

6) You should use descriptive text and compelling words that paint a desirable mental picture in the mind of your visitors.

7) Proofreading. Always proofread to find the mistakes. Because proofreading requires concentration, so do it when you feel fresh enough, not in the status of sleepy or distracted. If not, you will definitely miss a number of errors.

8) Proofreading is time consumption and if you don't have time, finding someone that does.

9) You can take a friend to proofread for you. A good copywriting is clean, attractive, compelling according to the kind of services described or tour described. Create a good feeling in a logical order.

10) Use computer spell checker, but do not completely rely on it. Sometime the spell checker suggest a correct word but in different meaning, for example is "there" and "their".

11) All the beginning letters of sentences, location name...are capitalized.

12) You can make bold the name of landscapes or tourist spots, local sites... to make it more attractive and easy to read.

13) Do not use complicated words. Let English is an example; use standard international English to describe your services or products. The online visitors are extremely diverse in nationality and language qualification. Make you sentences clear sense unless you want many of your prospects feel confused and don't want to read or use your services anymore.

14) Make sure all links work. You can include some keywords or key phrases in the link to get a better Search Engine Optimization.

15) All information must up to date. Update your website regularly. Visitors need the right information to make their decision. They may surf the internet for their vacation planning many times and get a good knowledge about your local tourist attraction and identity. They therefore can spot some outdated or wrong information on your website and you've been put under a negative impression.

16) Look at the text and see if it is readable well or not. Your background maybe needs to be adjusted to highlight the text.

17) List the greatest benefit of your services firstly, and then comes the second great one, and then the third, forth...Make impression at the first time they read or they will distract a short time later.

18) Use short paragraph, 3-5 sentences per paragraph is best to read.

19) Use short sentence.

20) Use number, bullets to list your services features or benefits.

21) Use attractive headline. Bold the headline or colorize it to grape the attention. A good headline helps to facilitate skimming and scanning and often contains the benefit in some way.

22) Use icons or smalls pictures to enhance meaning of sentences.

23) Use blank space cleverly to highlight the text and images; make different section clearer; give a rest for the visitors' eye.

24) Do not leave a large space anywhere. It often receives bad effect.

25) Pictures must be adjusted before inserted into its place on the site. Pictures or photos are best when drawing a scene of enjoying your services of some guests. A local typical picture also creates a good feeling of local essence which is what your visitors is looking for.

26) Picture should be in GIF format. Remember to reduce its colors and its size to get to get a fast page download.

27) Although picture worth a thousand of words, but do not over- insert it on your page. They will cause slow download and no one can see how your destination is or your hotel is beautiful when almost of surfers afraid of long download page.

28) Use caption to note picture. Do not let them stay alone.

29) Use table when there are many benefit or services facilities or supply the distance of different location in a destination....

30) Do not use over 3 fonts.

31) Revise! Revise! Revise! Do not assume that your first writing is the best you can do.

32) Best way to deal wills all the typical question you'll get from prospective clients is a Frequently Asked Questions and Answers page - FAQ's.

Here are the list of some common question & concerns of your visitors:

# Safety precaution and procedure # Costs # Medical emergency/ 1st aide resources # Qualification of staff # Recreational activities/ shopping # Visa requirement # Inoculation/ disease precaution # Children-minimum age # Insurance needs/ options # Cancellation policy/ minimums for departure # Experience level of company # Exchange rate& procedures # Time of year to visit # Length of vacation # Difficulty of trip # Water- is it safe # Group discount/ group number # In country transportation & equipment # Language # Maps # Lodging - hotel or camping # Food-vegetarian or special restriction

If you want to improve your Hotel Internet Marketing Sale, you should send a blank email to "davidkan@freeautobot.com" to get free " Internet Marketing for Tourism Business" Ecourse.

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Corporate Hospitality in the UK   by Chris Smith

What do we mean by Corporate Hospitality?

Corporate Hospitality can be described as any event where an organisation entertains clients, prospective clients or staff at the organisation's expense. This includes spectator sports, participatory events and activities, art or cultural events, and any other events.

The most popular events for entertaining guests are horseracing meetings, football matches, concerts and the major sporting tournaments such as the 6 Nations rugby, Royal Ascot, Test Cricket, The Open, Wimbledon and many more, too many to name here.

Corporate hospitality is usually sold in the form of a package which includes a good quality ticket or seat for the event along with drinks, a meal and sometimes a gift. This is a typical package but it does vary to cater for different events, facilities and budgets. Some packages, for example, would only include a drinks reception or buffet or, particularly at football events, simply the use of a corporate facility with drinks being paid for on the day.

Why use Corporate Hospitality?

The basic idea behind corporate hospitality is to strengthen relationships. Hospitality really targets the individual rather than the company as, for example, a purchasing director being invited by a sales director is of more benefit to the invitee than his/her company.

Hospitality could be seen as a form of bribery - a way to treat the individual in return for their custom but there is often more to it than this. Often these people would only ever speak on the phone or, at least, meet in a work environment. An invite to a corporate hospitality event offers the invitee the benefit of attending the event whilst offering the inviter, or host, the opportunity to get to know his customer.

A hospitality event has a much greater appeal than, say, inviting someone for a meal as it is often a highly prestigious event where tickets are not readily available. The event itself also serves as a focus for conversation - an easy ice breaker.

Justifying the cost

Hospitality packages can often seem highly expensive when compared to the broken down cost of a ticket, a meal and a few drinks but this is not a fair comparison. The hospitality package is an exclusive opportunity and should be likened to other forms of marketing rather than socialising.

Imagine that you have a contract worth several thousand pounds or dollars. Spending a few hundred on a hospitality package is as close as you can get to a guarantee of retaining this contract and, in the longer term, can be far more cost effective than cutting the customers' prices by a few percent.

About the Author

Chris Smith has over 5 years' experience in the UK corporate hospitality and events industry but now works as a web developer.

GLOSSARY

aesthetic value appreciation of the harmonious visual impact of a setting

à la carte menu of dishes prepared to order and priced individually

career pathways progressive steps of development within a specific area of work

community-based operations informal or formal business activities (e.g. street vending, shebeens, day care centres) based within a community

cultural heritage those aspects that are unique to a particular culture (e.g. ingredients, preparation methods, dishes, or service of foods)

entrepreneurial skills skills related to identifying business opportunities and receiving a sustainable income from these opportunities

environmental awareness consideration of the impact of practices and operations on the natural environment (e.g. using products that do not harm the environment)

ethics set of unwritten rules by which society or an industry abides

food commodities food items (e.g. meat, vegetables, dairy, eggs, fish)

functional areas the operating areas in the hospitality industry, including front of house (reception), accommodations services, food preparation, and food and drink service

hospitality products incorporates all services supplied by the hospitality industry (e.g. accommodation, food and drink, conferencing)

infrastructure costs cost of rent, maintenance, electricity, water and other overheads in the calculation of selling prices of meals or dishes

integrated competence the foundational, practical and reflexive competences necessary to achieve an outcome

kitchen/restaurant brigade the specific titles and ranks of a team of workers in the kitchen or restaurant

labour costs the cost of the people and the time they take to prepare a meal or dish, as calculated in the selling price of the meal or dish

legislation the laws governing operations (e.g. health and safety)

marketing tool a leaflet, pamphlet, card menu or invitation that is used to promote a product, service or event

mise-en-place basic preparation prior to or after cooking and serving

operational aspects pertaining to the operations occurring within the hospitality industry

selective menu a menu that offers a guest a limited choice of items per course

service excellence service that exceeds the needs and expectations of the customer

table d'hote a set meal at a fixed price