Present various kinds of accommodation and their advantages.
I want to present few kinds of accommodation.
a)First is a hotel. Advantages this accommodation is:
- comfort and the convenience
- silence and the peace
- possibility (behind the extra charge) of using room service, phone, Internet, safe etc.
b)Next is motel. A fact that booking accommodation is not necessary is the best thing of motels. Passengers in most cases are staying in the motel for one twenty-four hours be two, very rarely to longer stay. .Poza with it every motel must provide catering services not only for its guests, but also for persons not staying overnight.
c) Third is boarding house. Advantages of this kind:
- more cheap than in hotels, hostels
- access to all conveniences of the type washing machine, drier, dishwasher, Internet
- advice of hosts
- comfort and the convenience
d) Next is camping site. A camping site is above all a cheaper cost of the stay, in comparing to expensive and exclusive hotels and boarding houses. An availability of camp and camping fields is the second important virtue.
e) The last kind of accommodation is hostel. Advantages:
- usually quite a lot minimum price in comparing to the hotel
- friendly atmosphere, other turning the staff of the hostel towards the customer
- access to wi-fi
Would you like to run your own hotel/ restaurant? Where? Why
I would likt to run my own restaurant, because I love cooking and to share the delicious food from other people. I would like to have this restaurant on the sea with the beautiful terrace leaving to beaches Restaurants by beaches are places very much tempting for spending the free time.
6) Describe people who work in a hotel and their duties
waiter/waitress :
-welcoming guests
-demonstrating menu knowledge
-describing dishes
-taking orders (beverage and food)
-clearing all plates end of meal
-crumbing the table
-thanking the guests for coming in and assisting in any other ways
-handling complaints
Cook:
-plan, collect, organize food and commodities for menus
-communicate with other staff members of the kitchen team and food service staff
-prepare orders
-bakes, roasts, broils and fries meat, fish and fowl
-clean and sanitizes work areas
Receptionist:
-taking and passing on messages
-handling foreign exchange
-compiling guests bills
-taking payment
-ordering room service
-ordering for example taxis for guests
-answering questions about facilities in the hotel and the surrounding area
Housemaid
-schedule and organize room service functions to the serving staff
-cleaning rooms
-ensure that all guests room are clean, neat and hygienic with pleasant ambience
-provide laundry service to guests in a hotel
What are package holidays? Present their dis/advantages
Both package holiday, as well as independent have the merits and demerits. A package holiday is a greater convenience and a safety, however the independent departure will give the independence to holiday-makers, but in turn requires more thorough preparations.
Advantages:
-people who love sightseeing should always choose a tour. It is a better way, because travel agents have many contracts and plans which make trips more and more interesting.
- organized tours are fantastic for them, because they can spend time talking, playing, and meeting more new people.
Disadvantages:
-On such organized holiday everything is based on some timetable. You can't do this what you want.
- One more argument against organized trips is a price. Often the price of an interesting and extraordinary tour is so huge that a normal person cannot afford this.
Which tourist destinations in Poland / abroad are popular with tourists?
The most popular destinations with tourist are this where the summer is hot and you can also spend a holiday by the sea or a lake. Some people like to spend their holidays in the summer in the mountains but most people prefer to stay there in the winter because then you can instantly enjoy winter sports like skiing, snowboarding and more. Also popular are the places that have a lot of sights of interest to a large group of tourists.
What are the differences between a travel agent and a tour operator?
Tour operator provides more detailed services than tour operator and travel agent won't be having huge stakes in journey as the travel agent might actually be a connection point and will hand you over to the tour operator once your journey starts.
Where would you like to go on a two-week holiday?
On two-week holiday I would like to go to Italy because the weather there there is hot and sunny besides this I would be in the city where the sea is near. I would like go to Italy to because I like history and I would see there more beautiful monuments like coloseum and many museums.
11 Why is Gdańsk so popular with tourists?
Gdańsk is popular with tourists because it is a well-connected city situated on the coast of Gdańsk Bay, the Baltic Sea. A lot of people come to Gdańsk to sunbathe, swim in the Baltic Sea, explore the sights and have some entertainment.
Places worth seeing: Main and Old Town, the Neptun Fountain, the Market Square, the Court of Arthus, the Golden Gate, the Green Gate, the St. Mary's Church, the Crane, the Uphagen's House, the Main Town Hall, the Sołdek Ship, the Great Armory, the Westerplatte the Wisłoujście Fortes the Oliwa Park where is the Oliwa Cathedral.
For Entertainment - clubs, pubs, cafés, cinemas, theatres, museums, swimming pools, sandy beaches, bicycle tours through Tricity.
12 What are the attractions of Sopot and Gdynia for holiday makers?
Sopot and Gdynia are very important cities in Poland which are part of Tricity. In every year a lot of holiday makers come to Sopot and Gdynia.
In Sopot tourists should see: the Monte Casino Street, the Wooden Pier, the Forest Opera.
In Gdynia tourists should see: the Kościuszki square, the ORP Błyskawica, the Dar Pomorza, the Aquarium, the Municipal Theatre.
Holiday makers can go by ferry to Hel, go to pubs, clubs, cinemas, theatres, ride a bike, visit aquapark or like most tourists go to one of the sandy beaches.
13 Promote your home town/ region for tourists.
Mława is a town situated in the Masovian Voivodeship in north-central Poland with 31 000 inhabitants.
There are some sights - the secession houses, park in the middle of the town, Narrow-gauge railway (Mławska Kolej Dojazdowa), the Town Hall, the St. Trinity's Church, the St. Wawrzyniec Church.
In the end August, there is organized reconstruction of the Battle of Mława in 1939. It is very interesting event for enthusiasts of military.
Mława is also a good place for people who like active holidays - around the town there is a lot of forests, lakes and paths for bikes.
It is a suitable town for tourists. There are hotels, restaurants, discos, swimming pool, cinema and museum.
14. Would you like to be a tour guide or an escort? Why?
15. What means of transport are used in tourism and why?
16. What are the advantages of planes and coaches?
14. I would like to be a tour guide or an escort. In my opinion this job is suitable for people who like combining work with pleasure. Travelling all over the world and sightseeing the new fascinating places is very attractive for me. Moreover working as tour guide or an escort gives opportunity to meet new interesting people from other countries. I enjoy working in a team and travelling that's why I think that I'm good person for this job.
15. In tourism industry there is a lot of means of transport which are used. The most popular are:
-car travelling - tourists usually choose this mean of transport. Travelling by car gives you the chance to decide where, when and how they are going to get to the destination
-coach/bus travelling - this kind of transport is used in tourism because leave you at the desired destination where train or plane can't take you
-rail travel - this mean of transport is usually used by people who wants to travel around a country. Maybe it's not comfortable but it's often cheap and open-access because in every big city there is a railway station.
-air transport - is the most effective transport mode because gives opportunity to trave all over the world and the journey lasts just hours (not for example months)
-cruises - this kind of transport gives chance to travel to the other continent for example from Europe to America. Cruise ship stops at several ports so you could see five or more different locations in one vacation.
16. Nowadays traveling by planes and coaches is very popular. Some tourists prefer travelling by bus , other tourists like the most travelling by coach. Airplane travel really can be one of the most efficient ways to travel around the world. The availability of cheap air travel means that it is now easy for almost anyone to fly anywhere. When you are looking for a safe way to travel from one place to another, air travel is near the top. It is now possible to get to destinations all over the world at very affordable prices because of the availability of cheap flights. Last but not the least - airplanes can be quite comfortable and this makes it a nice way to travel. Travelling by coach maybe is less comfortable than for example travelling by plane but this way of travelling also have their fans. Coaches leave you at the desired destination, while trains and planes take you only to the nearest station or airport. Coaches offer the possibility of travelling together with a group of friends, family, colleagues, regardless of their number. Travelling by coach are the cheapest means of transport, cheaper than the train and plane.
19) Describe a conference center in a hotel
Conference center in a hotel is a place which is mainly designed for business clients who organize there for example: conferences, vocational training, various presentation : company, product, project or they just could discuss future plans. Conference center rental include: essential equipment (like projector, publicity, interactive whiteboard), coffee break. Clients do not only reserve a conference center due to meeting but after that their could organize some integration, spend night out of home, become friends.
21 Discuss restaurants, bars and fast food outlets:
Welcome at discussion about different kinds of places to eat drink and spend free time :
Restaurants, bars and fast food market Is wide and long subject to speak. Restaurants as you know are places where people come to eat, drink and spend their free time the same with bars and fast food points. Those three things are linked , but do you realize how many differences are between restaurants bars and fast food?
I am going to present it for you as much as I can :
Let's begin with restaurants :Maitre de L'hotel welcomes you, show you the best place to sit or you choose a place where to sit , waiter comes to you , give you a menu , later he takes the order ( dishes and drinks ) then later he brings every meal from kitchen direct to your table, at the end should ask if everything was ok and waiting to question about the bill, at the present time is regular that waiters have to ask about method of payment ( cash, credit card or vouchers or if this is hotel's restaurant , charge to room) .
Bars are more simple, Bartender welcomes you, give a menu bar or directly ask “what to drink” “what would you like to drink” or sometimes give recommendation (mostly for women), he prepares drinks, serves it and asking about payments in hotel's bars it is necessary to ask if guest wish to charge to room.
Fast food are prepared to sell as fast as possible food and drinks , Clients come to fast food restaurants , later need to look for selling point or selling desk , there guests see all menu which is behind the sellers, menu there is kind of background, then have to order, pay , wait maximum 3 minuts for just ordered food and drink you get it on the tray and later you have to take the tray with you take a place and enjoy your meal. Throw the trashes to trashcan.
First and making most difference is what you can order: in resturants you get wide range and very good quality food as , beef, lamb, salmon ,veal, sea food, poultry(duck, turkey) , good service , recommendation, menu of drinks, often little gifts for children, factors which are itemized are changing the price.
In bars is common to order only drinks sometimes you can get tapas but nothing more. Service is easier and faster,.
Fast food you do half of job which would be done in restaurant. You come to desk then bring to table and clean after it by this factors price go down and for not big amount of cash you can eat. Variety of food is simple, mostly beef or pork or chicken.
When you choose a place to eat or drink , you have to realize what kind of food do you want and how much cash you want to spend.
Thank for your attention!
22. How does restaurant service look like?
Restaurant service is quite complicated for beginners.
In high class restaurants first is necessary to book a table by doing it by phone or email, giving date and hour of arrival and how many people will come and other details if it is necessary something like a someone with diet gluten free or disabled guest.
At the entrance should be located cloakroom to leave the coats, jackets, hats and other unnecessary accessories, then at the entrance of restaurant should welcomes you maître de l'hotel or supervisor to ask about your reservation and show the already prepared table .
Guest get the menu : at the present time, guest have to choose that to eat and to drink by them self, with little waiters help sometimes. High class restaurants offers already prepared menu(formule). Normally It is three or four dishes ( amouse-bouche, starter, main dish ,desert and sometimes digestif). It is chef's selection to each dish also is recommended glass of white or red wine (taste of wine depends of main ingredient in the dish). Well supplied restaurants to each dish should propose minimum three different kinds of wine.
During choosing the dishes from menu or formule. Should be served glass of aperitif -mostly on demand or glass of champagne or sparkling wine.
Waiter when take the order , begin to clean glasses of aperitif from table. Serving the wine to first course, serving the dishes,. When guest finish appetizers , take glasses from table , serve wine take back the empty plates and serve main courses, after that again take back glasses from wine and later plates, then salt and pepper. Serve the wine to dessert, the desserts, at the end should propose coffe or digestif( strong herbal alcoholise drink as : brandy or liqueurs: chartreuse, Benedictine).
All guests take their clothes from cloakroom, person which going to pay need have small talk with supervisor , pay the bill and maître de l'hotel should give them offer something for next time or e.g. order taxi , at the end wishing them to have good evening.
25. Describe typical Polish cuisine.
Traditional Polish specialties abound meat dishes prepared in a variety of ways. Especially such dishes as: pie, pork chop, dumplings. Polish cuisine is known for its breads and delicious sausage. Basic ingredients used in Polish cuisine is: sauerkraut, beetroots, cucumbers, sour cream, mushrooms and different kinds of sausages. Dishes owe their unique flavor carefully selected spices, such as: marjoram, dill, parsley and pepper. Of sweetness reigns cakes and biscuits. A typical Polish meal requires a shot of vodka for better digestion.
26. How to get around Gdańsk? What is public transport like?
Best get out of the car. Gdansk has a well-developed transport network. You'll get anywhere, you will not be stuck in traffic or waiting at bus stops, there will be crowds.
PKP - Polskie Koleje Panstwowe; SKM - Szybka Kolej Miejska (Rapid Train System) - The popular "eskaemka" runs from Gdansk to Wejherowo the clock. This is the fastest way to travel by public transport to the Tri-City. Journey from Gdansk to Gdynia will take you about 45 minutes. You can buy a ticket at the box office, in the machine, and if you travel at night as the driver. Please note that ticket (only the bought at the box office), you must cancel before boarding the train in yellow punchers at the station. Buses, trams and trolley buses - In Gdansk are trams and buses, trolley buses in Gdynia and buses. They travel to the farthest corners of the city and they are always on time. These means of transport you can move the hours 05:00-22:00. At night, night buses run every hour or two. Metropolitan Tickets - Metropolitan Tickets are good choice for tourists and people who want to visit the Tri-City public transport and will often walk around it. Ticket valid for 24 or 72 hours and entitles you to ride SKM, train, tram and bus service within the metropolitan area, which is the Wejherowo to Pruszcz Gdanski. Water tram - In Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia swimming water bus to Hel, and in addition to the riverbed of Gdansk, Gdynia and from Jastarnia. Cruises are held several times a day. Cruise ships - The Galleon Dragon Gdynia, Sopot and Gdansk Pirate Ship Galleon Lion. Stylized cruise ships sail the Gulf of Gdansk with guides who are in a very interesting way to talk about the history and monuments of Gdansk. Taxi and bicycle.
27. Kinds of entertainment for various kinds of tourists.
The main purpose of this type of leisure is entertainment, which is defined as the search for sensations that are often associated with an increase in adrenaline in our bodies. This type of tourism is subjected to youth. Very popular are the holiday in a foreign theme parks that provide top-notch entertainment. The second way is clubbing, completely Youth privilege of playing in a dance meeting new people. Clubbing the clubs in Poland and abroad is an alternative for those seeking excitement. Entertainment is also recourse to journey towards places that have excellent conditions for practicing all kinds of extreme sports. The biggest bridges, kayaking, scuba diving is situated in a very interesting place with an interesting history and scenery. It provides an unforgettable experience and is extremely important for our well being and health, because it allows an almost complete de-stress.
34. Describe an ideal candidate for a job in tourism sector.
Ideal candidate to work in the tourism industry should be polite, open, communicative and mastered person. In addition, should know foreign languages, be resistant to stress and be able to resolve the conflicts.
35. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in tourism?
Advantages:
- you can visit a lot of beautiful and interesting places without paying;
- you can meet a lot of interesting people;
- you can learn new languages and get to know other cultures.
Disadvantages:
- you can be exposed to a stressful situation;
- sometimes you must work in dangerous locations;
- you are responsible for the health of other people.
36. Describe various kinds of specialized tourism.
Specialized tourism it's a type of tourism, which require specialized equipment, preparation and skills. Types of specialized tourism are: hiking, skiing, cycling, riding, sailing, speological (caves), underwater (diving) and parachuting. Not really, what you described is rather adventure tourism. Specialized tourism is more than activity. It is also called niche tourism: special interests, culture, and/or activity-based tourism involving a small number of tourists in authentic settings (cultural, environmental, rural, urban, etc.)
37 What are the reasons for travelling?
- Relaxation- All work and no play is not a good thing. People need to get away from the stress of everyday life, usually go to nice, sunny location with a beach
- Family/ Friends -Many people have family/friends that are located in different parts of the world. They need to visit with them even if it's for a short period of time.
- Education-You're getting your education somewhere other than where you live or you are going away on an educational school trip.
- Medical/Health- Sometimes the treatment you need isn't available in the city where you live. Often the best medical care is costly and requires travel to receive it.
- Work- Job requirements might mean a fair bit of travel is involved. Even if the travel is within your own country it still has a purpose attached to it.
38 How are products/ services advertised and why ?
Mainly products/services are advertised in mass media : websites, radio, TV, billboards, newspapers or by whisper marketing. Thanks all of this company could sell their product, earn more money because people who knows their product gladly buy it, product is most popular than the others. Nowadays we all love have something what we see in tv , proved that maybe we are better than the others ? And that's it , people who see that we have something and they don't have it , they want the same. Great marketing I could say. Ok, when it comes about tourist sector hotels, restaurants, caffeeteries and et cetera are advertised via the travel agencies, the Internet forum- people could write there their opinion about hotel accommodation,standards,services or about a place of staying. Thanks this other people will to know
41 What do business travellers need from hotels, restaurants and airlines?
Hotels should be very equipped and professional, bussiness travellers need conference room with equipment, Internet Access, tables and chairs to performing Office work, bright full spectrum lighting, quick dry cleaning, good location, that guest usually need be close to city Centre, airport and another important places in the city.
Restaurants need to be elegant with well trained Staff, high quality food
Airlines should provide comfort and convenience of business travelers, as well as peace, protection from traveling families with children, because they often work even on the plane, therefore possibility of working on a computer, etc.
All of them should be able to comply with unusual customers requirements.
39 Describe some traditions, festivals and holidays in Poland
Drowning of Marzanna is a pagan springtime festival in Poland That signals the end of winter. It usually takes place on the fourth Sunday of Lent.
Marzanna represents winter. On this day a straw or rag effigy of Marzanna is constructed, usually by school children but also adults in these areas include.
According to superstition, should drown Marzanna to say goodbye to winter and encourage spring to come.
Juvenalia is a tradition celebrated all over Poland. long story short, the Festival of Students
Juvenalia celebrates the city's students. This event occurs usually in May or early June. It is a time for students to let loose, take over the city, and have fun. Parades mark the occasion and costumed Individuals roam the streets. Students are also given the keys to the city. And, of course, Juvenal is an excuse to party!
Some universities or university departments have specific names for Their Juvenalia festival. For example, Gdansk University, in recognition of the city's relationship with the sea, is called Neptunalia. Economy departments and academies call Ekonomalia Their Juvenal celebrations. Technological Institutions call it technicalities.
In Poland, the traditional Christmas feast Occurs on Christmas Eve, or Christmas Eve, a day That holds equal Importance with Christmas Day. Before the table is set, straw or hay is placed under a white tablecloth. An extra place is set for any unexpected visitor.
The traditional Polish Christmas meal Consists of 12 dishes. Typically, people watch for the first star to appear in the night sky before sitting down to eat. The breaking of symbolic wafers precedes the meal and everyone shares pieces of the broken wafers.
This is the day the Christmas tree is decorated. Another tradition is the Midnight Mass, is a Holy Mass, which takes place in the church at midnight.
The Venice Carnival is the most internationally known festival celebrated in Venice, Italy, as well as being one of the oldest.
In modern Italy the carnival is celebrated for two weeks. Several days before the official opening the street become moderately flooded with processions of people with orchestras and street theaters: the people are having a lot of fun, dance, sing, beat on the drums, launch fireworks .
Retailers are putting up carnival products for sale: masks, coats, hats - today everyone can become fully integrated into the carnival festivities by simply purchasing a costume and a mask. The day of the official opening in the square of Saint Marcus Plaza is marked by a street staging of the Comedia Dell'Arte. After that the square is stormed by a tons of confetti and the sky is almost colored by thousands of balloons. Thus the carnival begins. People in masks take turns climbing onto the stage to say something, or just walk and shine. The view is quite impressive since some of the costumes are real masterpieces.
In Bavaria, the celebration of the tradition that every year draws to Munich millions of people around the world - Oktoberfest beer festival.
Each year more than six million visitors come to this event. Here is drunk gallons of beer, served in big mugs, tons of them knuckles and pretzels. The huge square is also present carousels, roller and other spectacular attractions. During lasting for a week beer festival in the city you can see the colorful parades, take part in live concerts or have fun with typical Bavarian music. People, including young people, during Oktoberfest wear traditional clothing.
40 Entertainment - going out and eating out
The most popular forms of entertainment are going to the night club to dance, pub or restaurant in the company of friends, watching movies in the cinema. Besides live music, opera, philharmonic, theater performances and family visiting amusement parks, circuses, zoos, ect.
42. WHY ARE COMPUTERS AND THE INTERNET USEFUL?
Computers and the Internet are useful in our personal lives and in our students' lives, for example, for:
Communicating with family and friends: e-mail, key pals, electronic lists, digital telephony, electronic chatting with friends and colleagues in distant places
Shopping: airline tickets, books, CD's, computers, Cars
Information searching: “Googling,” finding lost friends, reading newspapers (in one's first language,) etc.
Managing personal finances: paying bills, banking online
Entertainment: home movies, book, video games, music, ordering DVD movies
43. WHY DO PEOPLE WORK?
People work to provide themselves and their families with the basic essentials of life: food, clothing and shelter. Once these basic essentials are met, other needs and wants become important. People work because looking for companionship with persons who have interests similar to their own. Most people who choose their job to find happiness, satisfaction, security, success and for personal development.
44. WHAT MUST YOU WRITE IN A CV?
When writing curriculum vitae it's important to include all the right information so the hiring manager can see, at first glance, why you are a strong candidate for the job.
CV should include:
Personal details.
Education and qualifications.
Work experience.
Skills.
Hobbies and Interests.
Referees.
45. How can people find a job?
There are many ways to find a job. You can search through the Internet - for example in Poland there is a website pracuj.pl, ask your friends if their employer is looking for a new employee. The other way are press announcements or advertisements in concerns.
46. What is important for you while looking for a job?
First of all, I have to be sure that I will like my job - this is the most important thing because nobody spends less than 7 hours per day working. Secondly, I would like to be satisfied with my salary. Surely also important is an atmosphere in the workplace - you are working better when everybody around you is friendly and kind.
47. What can you be asked about at a job interview?
Surely about your experience - what did you do in your last work, what kind of duties you had. Your potential employers will also ask about your education and skills. Sometimes they ask about a little bit strange things - I had a situation when my potential employer asked me to extol the merits of the round table. During a job interview also appear a question about expected salary.