Explain the importance of facilities planning in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Facilities planning has an important role in the tourism and hospitality industry, it
helps to maintain the goals and objectives of the establishment. It also contributes for
the development of the industry or the establishments. It is efficient for the tourism
and hospitality industry to be able to satisfy and be safe for the hotel as well as for the
guests.

What effects do facilities planning and human comfort and ergonomics have an operational
cost?

The effect of operational cost on facilities planning, human comfort, and ergonomics,
in facilities planning, can cut down the losses by sustainability initiatives on adapting
green building system and also by making sure that all the materials needed is
profitable. In human comfort, reducing costs by less employee turnover, fewer
accidents, and lower insurance rates. Last is ergonomics, by improving and
developing reduce the risks factors that can lead to discomfort, so the workers are
more productive.

What are some objectives of facilities planning in tourism and hospitality establishments?

The objectives of facilities planning, are to maintain the goals and objectives, meet the
satisfaction of both guests and the hotel, and reduce costs by utilization of the
resources. And importantly the safety and security of the establishments.

How are systems analysis and HFE related?

System analysis and HFE relates to shaping organizations, improving performance
and achieving objectives for profitability and growth of an establishment. They help to
maintain the goals and reduce costs of the establishments.
What is the difference between hotels and resorts as enterprises?

Hotel is most likely for lodging and has facilities for meetings, conference, etc like
conference room while resort is an accommodation that is located mostly in a natural
environment and sometimes it offers recreational activities.