Lodging Facilities Management

1. Describe management in lodging facilities
2. Explain the function of a lodging facility manager
3. Describe design and management issues
4. Explain the function of chain management
5. Describe factors affecting bankruptcy rate
6. Understand the effect of the economy on leisure facilities
7. Explain the economic benefit of a small special event
8. Describe management strategies in a leisure facility
9. Define facilities management
10. Explain reasons for staging events

13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Introduction to lodging facilities management I · 3 hours

     Understand the organization of lodging facilities.. Identify departments and their functions.. Analyze the roles of the General Manager and Resident Manager..

   • Unit 2: Introduction to lodging facilities management II · 3 hours

     Explain the function of chain management.. Differentiate between centralization and decentralization.. Discuss the span of control and its determinants..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Economic forces behind planning and provision of leisure facilities · 3 hours

     Describe factors affecting bankruptcy rates in leisure facilities.. Analyze the effect of the economy on leisure facilities.. Discuss organizational life cycle and firm size..

   • Unit 4: Political forces behind planning and provision of leisure facilities · 3 hours

     Explain the economic benefits of special events on leisure facilities.. Describe the effect of political forces on leisure facilities.. Analyze the impact of staging special events..

3. Week 3Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Hospitality Service · 3 hours

     Define hospitality service and its benefits.. Discuss the drawbacks encountered by hospitality service providers.. Examine examples of hospitality service networks..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Management strategies · 3 hours

     Explain work specialization and departmentalization.. Describe patterns of authority and spans of control.. Discuss methods of coordination in leisure facilities..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Facilities management · 3 hours

     Define facilities management and its scope.. Identify the functions and goals of facilities management.. Explain factors influencing the growth of facilities management..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Staging a special events · 3 hours

     Explain reasons for staging events.. Mention the primary benefits of staging a special event.. Consider factors such as budget, audience, location, and sponsors..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Operational requirements related to staging a special event in a leisure facility · 3 hours

     Identify the importance of operational management in staging special events.. Discuss permits, regulations, insurance, and health and safety requirements.. Explain consultation and programming activities..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 2: Evaluation technique for facilities and special events · 3 hours

     Define event evaluation and its importance.. Discuss key points in planning and the benefits of planning.. Explain the event planning process and convention organizing..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 3: control system for food and beverages in lodging facilities management · 3 hours

     Explain financial performance, sustainability, and brand equity in food and beverage management.. Discuss the competitive situation and customer satisfaction.. Address product safety and security..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 4: Food cost in lodging facilities management · 3 hours

      Explain the causes of increased food prices.. Discuss the impact of higher food prices on trade, subsidies, and oil prices.. Analyze the impact on consumer behavior and retailer/supplier strategies..

11. Week 11Module 4:

    • Unit 1: Planning, design and management issues in keeping with current practice and trends · 3 hours

      Explain planning and management needs in keeping with current trends and practice in leisure facilities.. Define terms such as planning, policy, and strategy.. Discuss developing objectives for a hotel and setting goals..

12. Week 12Module 4:

    • Unit 2: Planning and Management needs in special events (large scale sport, cultural and community recreation) · 3 hours

      Explain planning and management needs in special events.. Discuss advance planning, insurance, and managing risk.. Analyze venue design, structural safety, catering, and training..

13. Week 13Module 4:

    • Unit 3: Training staffs in lodging facilities management · 3 hours

      Define training and its types.. Discuss pre-service and in-service training.. Explain selecting a training method and developing a training strategy.. Analyze the significance of training..

    • Unit 4: Event evaluation and Cost benefit analysis · 3 hours

      Explain the need for effective event evaluation.. Discuss the relationship between cost-benefit analysis and event evaluation.. Analyze the components of cost-benefit analysis..