1. Arrange students into groups. Each group needs at least ONE person who has a mobile device.
2. If their phone camera doesn't automatically detect and decode QR codes, ask students to
4. Cut them out and place them around your class / school.
1. Give each group a clipboard and a piece of paper so they can write down the decoded questions and their answers to them.
2. Explain to the students that the codes are hidden around the school. Each team will get ONE point for each question they correctly decode and copy down onto their sheet, and a further TWO points if they can then provide the correct answer and write this down underneath the question.
3. Away they go! The winner is the first team to return with the most correct answers in the time available. This could be within a lesson, or during a lunchbreak, or even over several days!
4. A detailed case study in how to set up a successful QR Scavenger Hunt using this tool can be found here.
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| 1. Mary works in the lodging segment where she directs the employees who clean the sleeping rooms and public areas. Which is Mary’s position? | Housekeeping manager | 2. How does a high level of inflation affect the hospitality and tourism industry?2 | Hospitality and tourism businesses hire more employees.2 | 3. Which is a characteristic of a destination’s off-season?3 | Tourism is low3 | 4. Which segment of the hospitality industry focuses on4 | Tourism4 | 5. Which economic indicators suggests that a country is likely to experience an overall increase in domestic travel and tourism?5 | Sales taxes increase.5 | 6. A tour company schedules Janna and Michael to work four-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to help cover the busiest time on those days. Which type of schedule are Janna and Michael working?6 | Part–time6 | 7. Which type of computer system do hotels use to determine their staffing needs?7 | Property management system7 | 8. Which is an important factor to consider when establishing staffing and service ratios for a hotel?8 | Customer demand8 | 9. If one server can effectively serve 20 customers at one time, how many servers should a hotel restaurant schedule if it has 60 tables that each seat four people?9 | 12 | 10. Since Caleb prefers to avoid the hassle of renting a car while traveling for business, he typically stays at hotels that offer shuttle service to and from the airport. Which is the motivation for Caleb’s lodging choices?10 | The desire for convenience10 | 11. Executives of a Guatemalan tour company tend to make business decisions as a group. Which dimension of culture does this situation exemplify?11 | Collectivism11 | 12. In some cultures, it is proper behavior to present flowers or chocolates to potential business partners before a meeting, while other cultures consider it inappropriate behavior. Which cultural difference does this situation exemplify?12 | Gift-giving protocol | 13. When developing relationships with international hospitality businesses, it is important to understand that some cultures focus on achieving future rewards through persistence and saving money. What is this dimension of culture?13 | Long-term orientation13 | 14. Which is a political factor that may impact travel behavior?14 | Which is a political factor that may impact travel behavior?14 | 15. Saudi Arabians wear conservative clothing that covers the entire body, while American tour guides often wear casual apparel while on the job. Which cultural difference does this situation exemplify?15 | Personal appearance15 | 16. What is a primary reason why hospitality facilities develop emergency response procedures?16 | To help lessen panic and reduce the risk of damage or injury during an emergency situation | 17. Which security measure can motels implement to help maintain their guests’ safety outside the facility?17 | Parking lot lighting system | 18. How can restaurant employees be helpful during a robbery?18 | Be observant | 19. What security measure do cruise ships provide guests that enable them to store their valuable items?19 | Safe deposit box | 20. Which type of system will notify the police that a robbery is in progress without the robbers’ knowledge at a hospitality or tourism business?20 | Silent alarm | 21. What is an important component of a hospitality business’s positioning strategy?21 | Business plan |
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