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HOSP 561 FINAL
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Undergraduate 3
06/03/2012

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What organization is a strong revenue driver for the Hilton at Easton and always receives some type of discount?
Definition
AAA
Term
Which two factors do successful revenue managers employ when they devise and implement strategic pricing plans?
Definition
Data management and Insight
Term
What is the term for the process of managing, controlling, and directing sources of income given the constraints of supply and demand?
Definition
Revenue Management
Term
What does a hotel's mix of sales report compare?
Definition
actuals to previous years
Term
Which department in the hotel relies on the MAR to direct decisions?
Definition
Sales
Term
Total customer _____ is assessed from the perception of the hospitality provider.
Definition
Value
Term
Which one of the following is not an example of marketing-based pricing?
Definition
Loss leader pricing
Term
With what 2 types of volume accounts would a hotel typically negotiate preferred rates?
Definition
corporate, local
Term
The daily detail report defines P & M as:
Definition
points and miles
Term
Which of the following is a strategy or tactic to consider for channel and inventory management?
Definition
Develop an electronic marketing plan
Term
What is the range of rates offered by the Hilton Easton?
Definition
$309 to $179
Term
Which group of employees is most responsible for implementing the revenue optimization strategies and tactics developed by a revenue management team?
Definition
Line-level employees
Term
Lisa is the revenue manager of a 500 room hotel property. Next week-end demand for her rooms will exceed the number of rooms she has available for sale. Which high demand pricing strategy will optimize revenue for her property?
Definition
Implement a differential pricing strategy and allocate the limited supply to those market segments who value the rooms most highly
Term
What is true about a revenue manager’s rooms demand forecast?
Definition
It is based on customer demand at an established price
Term
MAR as listed on the daily detail report refers to:
Definition
minimum available rate
Term
What is true about a future room reservation booked for a guest whose original reservation was booked through expedia.com and who is presently checking out of the hotel?
Definition
No IDS fees will be paid on the revenue the new reservation will generate
Term
Ray sold 100 rooms on Monday at an ADR of $150.00. He sold 150 rooms on Tuesday at an ADR of $200.00. What was his ADR for the combined days of Monday and Tuesday?
Definition
$180.00
Term
What percentage of business does the group market represent to the Hilton at Easton?
Definition
40%
Term
Total customer _____ is assessed from the perception of the consumer
Definition
value
Term
What company owns 40% of the Hilton Easton?
Definition
Limited Brands
Term
Where is the Revenue Manager for the Hilton Easton located?
Definition
Dallas
Term
Price is a function of demand
Definition
False
Term
What is the term for the process conducted when determining the total customer worth of competing pieces of business ?
Definition
displacement analysis
Term
What is the term that describes space available at a particular time?
Definition
Capacity
Term
Total channel revenue generated divided by total number of channel transactions =
Definition
Average channel contributions
Term
In the DCA Chapter 2, it states that because there are many ways a consumer can reach a hotel through the distribution landscape, it is important that a hotel ensure what 3 things about their online presence?
Definition
content well represented, rates fresh & available, info is current and appropriate
Term
Hotels have to layer in their business to try to find:
Definition
the highest-rated demand
Term
Although all eyes are online these days and much of the attention and focus by marketers is as well, what channel is one not to be overlooked?
Definition
voice channel
Term
For every dollar that a traveler spends in direct costs to reach a destination, some multiple of that amount will be spent on indirect costs
Definition
False
Term
If quantity and quality are held constant how will a reduction in price affect buyers’ perceptions of value?
Definition
Perceived value will increase
Term
During our class discussion on the current bandwidth situation in hotels, what 3 items are frequently showing up on guest comment cards?
Definition
They don't like paying for the Internet, the speed is too slow, they have difficulty connecting)
Term
Which of the following does NOT provide information regarding consumer purchasing patterns?
Definition
Revenue reports
Term
Analyzing only primary data is all that is necessary to yield the most comprehensive portrait of a hotel's customers
Definition
False
Term
To sell the right product to the right customer at the right time for the right price is the objective  of:
Definition
Revenue management
Term
Travel Agencies no long represent a source of any reservations for hotels
Definition
False
Term
What is the term for the maximum allowable expenditure on hotel rooms and each daily meal permitted for government travelers?
Definition
Per diem
Term
Most hospitality organizations determine their list of direct competitors based on:
Definition
Price, Location, facilities
Term
Hotels were as quick as the airlines to adapt to technology on which to run and analyze data.
Definition
False
Term
Business to Consumer is the largest segment of the E-commerce business 
Definition
False
Term
The first method of trade was based upon an item's worth.
Definition
True
Term
At early marketplaces, supply and demand dictated the wares that were bought and sold.
Definition
True
Term
What is the revenue management term used to describe the perceived benefit gained, minus the price paid, in a business transaction?
Definition
Value
Term
Group purchasing behavior:
Definition

is a more involved process

   

may have multiple decision makers

 
requires more time , more resources, more finesse
Term
According to the latest research, the typical customer for hospitality products vists _______ websites before booking a hotel
Definition
8-10
Term
It is important to know how the price and value of a good or service impacts the customers buying habits
Definition
True
Term
After deregulation, the airlines  started manipulating yield and load factors to try and develop
Definition
an optimum mix per route
Term
Which industry was the first to use Yield Management principles?
Definition
Airlines
Term
Which federal government agency is responsible for establishing the government rate listing?
Definition
general services administration
Term
When identifying your hotel's competition, you only need to look at those properties closest to yours
Definition
False
Term
Which of the following is NOT an internal environmental factor for a hotel?
Definition
Competitor's expansion
Term
What is the key element that differentiates hotel room revenue from airline seat revenue?
Definition
length of stay
Term
What is the airline term for the percentage of seats sold?
Definition
Load factor
Term
Which one of the following terms is not one of the 4 Ps of the Marketing Mix?
Definition
Proposition
Term
Which parts of a SWOT analysis are future oriented?
Definition
Opportunities and threats
Term
Which hotel company was the first to introduce wheelchair accessible rooms?
Definition
Travelodge
Term
What is the first fundamental element in the development of revenue management strategy?
Definition
Customer Knowledge
Term
Primary research for marketing intelligence is conducted by colleges and universities
Definition
False
Term
Which decade saw a large number of hotels get into financial trouble?
Definition
1930's
Term
According to the Distribution Channel analysis, the percentage drop in use of Online Travel Agencies is  between :
Definition
from 66% to 59%
Term
Tashia’s hotel sold 175 rooms last night at an ADR of $200.00. Her hotel has 250 rooms. What was Tashia’s occupancy % last night?
Definition
70%
Term
A prosumer is:
Definition
a professional consumer
Term
What is the term for the amount of a good or service that a seller is willing and able to sell for any given price at any given time?
Definition
Supply
Term
A market is considered as anywhere that buyers and sellers interact.
Definition
True
Term
Material value and quality+ benefits received from usage + esteem associated =
Definition
Percieved product or service value
Term
When compiling your competitive set, your selection should be based on:
Definition
who most closely matches an established criteria
Term
Inns were some of the very first establishments to set their prices based on:
Definition
availability
Term
The effort of two or more parties acting independently to secure the business of a third party by offering the most favorable terms is the definition of:
Definition
Competition
Term
What is the term for the amount of a good or service that a purchaser is willing and able to buy for any given price at any given time?
Definition
Demand
Term
From where did the information come that American Airlines used to develop a yield management strategy? 
Definition
reservation system
Term
What term best describes the perceptual placement in customer’s mind of your facility & your competitors?
Definition
Positioning
Term
The strength of a brand to a hospitality product or service is the perception it creates with the consumer
Definition
True
Term
What is consumers most valuable commodity?
Definition
Time
Term
What is the term that describes space available at a particular time?
Definition
Capacity
Term
It is not necessary to list secondary competitors in an organization's competitive set
Definition
True
Term
The term that refers to the amount of revenue received by an airline for each mile flown per passenger is:
Definition
yield
Term
What must be true if a hotel is to continue creating and selling products? 
Definition
Revenues must exceed costs
Term
For the purpose of marketing intelligence it is important to understand those in the market not purchasing your product
Definition
True
Term
What is the term for the rate from which all discounts begin?
Definition
rack rate
Term
What is defined as the process of satisfying the needs, wants and desires of customers?
Definition
Marketing
Term
During second and third round NCAA action a few weeks ago, which US city boasted the biggest gains in 3 key metrics?
Definition
Nashville
Term
Name the 3 key metrics that saw incredible increases in cities that hosted previous Final Four Championships.
Definition
Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR
Term
Price Fences
Definition
established to segment customer types
Term
incremental business 
Definition
guests that would not stay with them otherwise
Term
Fixed base operations  (FBOs)
Definition
those companies operating out of airport
Term

RSS feeds

 

really simple syndication

Definition
enabling technology that allows customization
Term
Dynamic Packaging
Definition
based on individual selections made by customer. Requires enhanced communication between related industries
Term
Strategic Management
Definition
the process of developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies that enable an organization to achieve its objectives.
Term
IDEA
Definition

Identification of goals and objectives

Development of strategies and tactics

Execution of selected strategies and tactics

Analysis,evaluation, and adjustment of strategies and tactics

Term
Circular
Definition
When one process is complete, another begins
Term
Mission Statement
Definition
reflects what the business currently is
Term
Vision statement
Definition
reflects what the business desires to become
Term
Values
Definition
the principles by which the organization operates
Term
Long Term
Definition
More than one year
Term
Short term
Definition
Upcoming year
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Goal
Definition
End to strive for
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objective
Definition
target at which to aim
Term
Strategy
Definition
how the organization plans to achieve a goal or objective
Term
Tactics
Definition
skillful methods used to achieve desired results
Term
SMART
Definition

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Realistic

Trackable

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Action plan
Definition
Calendar used for planning and assigning tasks to be completed over the course of a year.
Term
Organizational buy-in
Definition
Convincing managers and employees that this action is needed.
Term
RevMAP
Definition
the critical path leading to strategic revenue management
Term
Total Customer Value
Definition

=Perceived Product or Service Value-Total Acquisition Cost

 

 

Assessed from the perception of the consumer

Term
Total Customer Worth
Definition

=(Primary Revenue+Ancillary Revenue-Acquisition Cost)xPropensity Y

 

 assessed from the perception of the hospitality provider

Term
8 RevMAP steps
Definition

Customer Knowledge 

Market Segmentation and Selection

Internal Assessment

Competitive Analysis

Demand Forcasting

Channel Analysis and Selection

Dynamic Value-Based Pricing

Channel znd Inventory Management

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