Question 1:

"One of the main challenges of hotel management today is the rapid changes in customer requirements, trends and tastes, resulting in the necessity for frequent extension and renovation." Discuss this statement and explain how cost effective design could help in long term cost reduction.

Question 2:

With relevant and detailed examples, explain the following:

(i) Esthetics
(ii) Functionality
(iii) HVAC
(iv) Eco-system
(v) Gastronorm

Question 3:

Designs need to be practical, functional and rational. With relevant examples from a hospitality unit, describe how these objectives can be achieved.

Question 4:

In project management, it is today more than ever necessary to consider the main energy issues involved in facilities and planning. How relevant is this approach to the hospitality industry?