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3860 Final Exam Review 2023
3860 Final Exam Review 2023
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Which phase of the Hotel Life Cycle might encourage a renovation phase?
Functional Obsolescence
New Competition
Market Changes
Strong Performance
2
Who focuses on growing RevPAR, NOI and EBITDA as they are paid a % of revenue based on hotel profitability
Owners
Franchisors
Guests
Managment companies
3
Which of the following are pros of a REIT? Select all that apply
a real estate presence can be good for a portfolio
easy to buy and sell
potential for long-term capital appreciation
offer a strong, stable annual dividend
4
CSR can reduce
Turnover
Opinions of the company
Profits
5
Equity REITs earn income through....
Selling Rooms
Revenue management
Interest paid
Rent/lease income
6
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leaders in EE Technology
7
A Hybrid REIT is a combination of an Equity and Mortgage REITs
True
False
8
Preparation and planning is critical to any hospitality risk, whether insurable or not
False
True
9
What are VOCs?
Volatile Organic Compounds
volcanic organic matter
Vancouver On Call
10
Name 1 of the 4 Primary phases of the asset management cycle
Acquiring and absorbing the asset
Determining the owner's objectives
Disposing of the asset
Unlocking value and monitoring performance
11
REITs are generally perceived as being
Illiquid
Liquid
12
The cost approach is an estimate of the current value of the land, replacement cost of buildings and any depreciation
True
False
13
A REIT Stands for
Real Easy Interest Trick
Real Estate Investing Tip
Real Estate Investment Trust
Real Estate Investment Time
14
Brands typically provide marketing support, on-property technology and guests, and guidelines for furnishings and decor
False
True
15
Hotel Asset Managers should complete which analysis when deciding on an aquisition
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Personal Analysis
Market Analysis
Fraud Analysis
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In the US the governing body that watches for fraudlent REITs is called...
The Security of Trade Board
The Securities Exchange Comittee
The Safety Exchange Communal
The Securities Exchanges Commission
17
Why do we use LEED?
Healthier indoor space
Identify your building immediately
All of above
Faster occupancy rate
18
Why is brand reputation an important risk to address proactively?
You have little control over brand reputation
All of the above
No insurance for losses related to brand reputation
Potential losses due to loss of brand reputation
19
Hotel Asset Managers need to be excellent at analying various forms of data
False
True
20
Which of the following characteristics of a property increase its risk level?
Older Construction
Sprinklered
Rural location
Concrete construction
21
Which phase of the hotel life cycle results from very strong occupancy levels
Decline in Revenue
Strong Performance
New Competition
Market Changes
22
The most popular valuation technique used for hotels is the
The Cost Approach
The Sales/Direct Comparison Approach
Income Capitalization Approach
23
Which type of renovation seeks to gut a building and upgrade all systems
Special Projects
Major Renovation
Minor Renovation
Restoration
24
Which type of renovation replaces non durable finishes like furniture around the 6 year mark?
Minor Renovation
Major Renovation
Special projects
Restoration
25
Which one is NOT part of the Triple Bottom Line?
Planet
People
Production
Profit
26
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Environment and Energetic Design
Leading Energy and Environment for Designers
Leaders for Energy and Environmental Design
27
Which type of renovation involves changing the physical layout and upgrading major technologies
Restoration
Minor Renovation
Special Projects
Major Renovation
28
How can a hotel become carbon neutral? Select all that apply
purchase from local farmers
on site garden
Recycle waste water
using solar panels
29
What other concerns a hospitality organisation should have in relation to technology?
Breaching and stealing data
Unidentified hackers
Significant revenue loss
Compensations paid
30
Cyber threats are a modern risk for hotels to consider
False
True
31
What does being carbon neutral mean?
Having zero carbon emissions
emiting as much carbon as you take in
Having low carbon emissions
being vegan
32
Name 1 of the 5 criteria in developing an Asset Management Plan (AMP)
Market Overview
Property Summary
Performance Overview
Competitive Supply Overview
33
Mortgage REITs earn in come through...
Interest earned on mortgages
Reselling property
Rent and leases
Selling Rooms
34
If a 60-room budget hotel owner has a franchise contract, who is probably managing the hotel?
a 3rd party management company
the franchisor
the owner has its own management team
the tenant
35
______sign agreements with hotel brands for access to benefits like brand standards, marketing
Banks
Franchisors
Brands
Insurers
36
What action(s) can an Asset Manager take to increase profitability:
Analyzing the management contracts and other agreements to identify benefit
Identifying a property’s competitive strengths and weaknesses
Developing and implementing strategies for increasing market penetration
Implementing short and long term strategic capital plans
37
CapEx or Capital Expenditure is part of the owner's initial and ongoing financial commitment to a hotel asset
True
False
38
Reviewing market position is part of the renovation process
True
False
39
When possible, hotels should use low VOC products to reduce off-gassing
False
True
40
Guests are attracted to hotels that are "green"
False
True
41
What fundamental exercises does an AM complete to contribute to the goal of increasing the value of an asset
Decreasing the hotel's net income and areas of expense control improvement
Increasing the hotel's net income and areas of expense control improvement
Determinte hotel's proper mrkt position, bsed on extrnal, mrkt-based factor
None of the other answers are correct
42
When should ethics be practiced?
Always. Good Ethics = Good Business.
When in a "safe" environment.
Only when dealing with the public.
Only as a Realtor.
43
Following proper sanitation guides can affect your hotel valuation
False
True
44
In disposing of the asset, what selling factor(s) must the AM consider?
Capital Requirements
Profit
New Opportunities
Institutional Ownership
45
Which of the following is considered an "Essential Business Function"?
Accounting
Food and water
Housekeeping
Customer service
46
Which of the following is NOT a quadrant of Risk Analysis?
Hazard
Financial
Operational
Medical
47
Treating customers and workers fairly is part of
Corporate social responsibility
Making profits
Rewards
Fair labour practices
48
What is the minimum % that REITs must pay of taxable income as dividends
100%%
80%
75%
90%
49
Which type of renovation would be considered a Special project?
Replacing carpets and wall paper to update design
Replacing all furniture
Gutting the building
Installing a new PMS system
50
Hotels are vulnerable to financial risks due to factors like seasonality and world events, so they should have a...
Financial Advisor
Financial Risk Plan
Comprehensive insurance
Business Continuity Plan