1. Chapter 4
Lodging

2. Franchising & Management Contracts ** owned & Managed

3. Characteristics of franchising and Management Contracts
Have students contribute to this discussion. What are the unique characteristics of each?

4. Ratings
Price Segments
Types & Locations
Classifications

5. Ratings AAA Diamond Rating (United States)
AA Automobile Association Star System (UK)
What other rating systems are out there?
Ratings

6. Budget
Economy
Midprice
Upscale
Luxury
All Suites
Price
Segments

7. Types and Locations City Center and Suburban Airport Hotels
Freeway and Interstate Hotels & Motels
Casino Hotels
Conference and Convention Hotels
Full-Service
Budge/Economy
Extended-Stay
All-Suite Extended-Stay
Condohotels
Mixed-Use Hotel Development
Bed & Breakfasts
Resort Hotels
Vacation Ownership
Alternative Accommodations /Individual Vacation Unit
Types and Locations
Ask students to define the basic characteristic of each type of lodging. Pointing out that the last ones are not covered in the textbook.

8. Groups will share out in 25 minutes.
Name of the lodging company.
Names of their different brands within the company.
Did you find any of these brands when you completed page 21 of your Gamer’s Guide?
How many properties do they have in their entire portfolio?
Name at least five locations of their properties.
What makes their lodging company unique?
Do they have a loyalty program? If so, what is it called?
What sustainability efforts does the lodging company practice or strive for?
On the Spot
Each table will research an accommodations company (one brand per table) and answer the questions on page 22 of Gamer’s Guide.
Groups will share out in 25 minutes.
Students may use their laptops, smart phones, devices to gather the information. They should keep record of the information on page 22 of the Gamer’s Guide. However, one student in each group will be given access to this google slide so that they may record the answers and share with the entire class.

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