Section 3: Rural Accommodation Facilities and Equipment

Introduction

It is the primary task of the Entrepreneur to organize efficient functioning of the accommodation. Accommodation operation covers two aspects - the material assets (building, interior, etc) and the service (personnel). The impressions of the guest are different as he/she looks at the area around the accommodation, estimates the style and state of the building, appreciates the interior atmosphere, checks in at the reception, communicates with the staff, feels comfortable or not at his/her own room, sees the other guests in the common lounge, has dinner in the dining area, asks for information, etc. All this adds to the final judgement about the accommodation. The entrepreneur has to think through all the details to make the business successful and pay attention to various aspects of operation ranging from a parking lot for the guest’s car to the manners of the personnel or tomorrow’s weather forecast. This section contains the overview of the basics you need to knowabout the material assests.

After studying this section, you will:

• Know how to arrange the surrounding area, choose the style of the building and maintain it in good condition
• Be able to equip the common lounge and arrange some indoor activities for your guests
• Be familiar with general principles of furnishing the guest room
• Know which furniture should be bought for a standard guest room and for a family room
• Have an idea about different possibilities to arrange the guest space
• Know which items are necessary in the sanitary unit.

Section 3: Rural Accommodation Facilities and Equipment

3.1. Setting