HTD 500 Chapter 7: ARTICLE 7 FACILITIES PROGRAMMING

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Course: HTD 500
• Professor: David Martin

Document Summary

This phase in hotel development is important because of the highly competitive nature of the hotel business. Predesign documentation for a new project or major expansion or repositioning must fully describe and define both the space needs and operational requirements. Feasibility consultants recommend a mix of certain facilities: Hotel management company to develop the final program w/owner & architect. Step 1: preparation of a market study and financial projections. This phase analyzes demand for lodging within the particular market segments and compares these with the existing supply of hotel facilities. Market study identifies multiple needs within these spaces. You must know the amenities, location and flexibility of the business. Amenities to draw the right customers to your property. Flexibility to adapt to the changing and growing market. Precise list of the revenue-producing areas are required (the ones where support and. Step 2: summary of the principle public facilities service areas are based upon)