CGMP Housing & Accommodations Management 2

Question 1

What is a 'master account' in hotel billing for a government meeting?

Accepted Answer

A centralized account billed to the meeting's organization for pre-approved group charges

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The hotel's primary reservation database

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The GSA-designated payment method for all federal meetings

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An attendee's personal hotel folio

Question 2

What are 'shoulder nights' in the context of hotel room blocks?

Accepted Answer

Nights immediately before or after the peak event dates that attendees may extend their stay

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Rooms on the sides of the hotel hallway

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Emergency backup rooms held in reserve

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Suites reserved for VIP speakers

Question 3

When negotiating hotel contracts for government meetings, what is a 'concession'?

Accepted Answer

An added benefit or value provided by the hotel in exchange for the group's business commitment

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A food stand operated inside the hotel

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A formal complaint filed against a hotel vendor

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A mandatory fee waived by government exemption

Question 4

What does the GSA per diem rate represent for government meeting planners?

Accepted Answer

The maximum daily lodging and meals reimbursement rate for federal employees by location

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The maximum conference registration fee allowed by the government

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The fixed daily rate charged to all government-contracted hotels

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The minimum hotel quality standard required for federal meetings

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'rooming list' submitted to the hotel?

Accepted Answer

A detailed list of attendee names, arrival/departure dates, and room preferences sent to the hotel for pre-assignment

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A diagram showing the layout of sleeping rooms

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The hotel's internal list of housekeeping assignments

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A register of VIP dignitaries requiring security clearance

Question 6

What is an 'overflow hotel' in meeting planning?

Accepted Answer

A secondary hotel used when the primary contracted hotel's room block is fully booked

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A hotel that has exceeded its fire safety occupancy limit

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A venue used when the main meeting room is at capacity

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A government-owned facility used as a last resort

Question 7

Which contract clause protects a government agency if a meeting must be canceled due to an unforeseen federal mandate or national emergency?

Accepted Answer

Force majeure clause

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Attrition clause

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Indemnification clause

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Liquidated damages clause