The Factors That Influence Business Accommodation Arrangements (LO2)

Question 1

What are the number of factors that a must consider when making accommodation arrangements?

Answer 1

-Hotel criteria
-Individual needs
-Hotel costs

Question 2

What does the choice of an accommodation depend upon?

Answer 2

*Location - Proximity to the meeting venue, as well as road and rail transport links may rule out some accommodation options
*Grade - Businesses may rely on official grading systems when hotels in unfamiliar locations are required
*Meals - An overnight stay will usually require breakfast, but on evening meal may also be a consideration

Question 3

How does individual needs affect the choice of an accommodation?

Answer 3

-May require a specific type of room e.g. with adaptations
-May have specific dietary needs
-May need specific particular equipment available e.g. wi-fi, gym, swimming pool
-Overall these needs may incur additional costs

Question 4

What the restrictions when it comes to booking accommodation?

Answer 4

Many bzs have policies that specify what type of accommodation can be booked as they set up accounts with a particular hotel chain -> bookings will usually be made through them and cost comparison website make it easy to compare room prices.

Question 5

What are additional considerations when booking an accommodation?

Answer 5

-Additional charges that may be incurred as a result of the hotel choice e.g. taxi fares, parking, wi-fi, meals
-Payment term e.g. will it be charged directly to the business, or will the employee have to pay up front and then claim it back