Complete the descriptions with suitable words from the box.

a.ticket bookings	b.ticket bookings	c.baggage storage
d.visa registration	e.pickup	f.attractions

Godzillas hostel is the largest and most well-known hostel in
Russia and Eastern Europe. It is centrally located in an old building which was constructed before the Revolution, 5 minutes’ walk
from Tsvetnoy Bulvar metro station and the city’s major tourist ¹⁾ ______. The hostel is Western owned and the staff is ²⁾ _____. They can provide you with any information, assist with ³⁾ _____, and order a taxi ⁴⁾ ______. Such services as ⁵⁾ ______, safety deposit boxes and linen and towels are free of charge. Other handy things about Godzillas include free ⁶⁾ _____ (from theatres to airplanes) and the hostel's own taxi.

a.accommodate b. dorm rooms c. Wi-Fi d. location e. staff f. common

The HM hostel can boast a central ¹⁾ _____. It is situated in the heart of the city right next to the famous Arbat (pedestrian) street and it is only a walking distance from many of the most popular and frequently visited places like Red Square, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Bolshoy Theatre and many others. The friendly English, French, Dutch, Hungarian and of course Russian speaking ²⁾_____ are at the hostel 24/7 to provide assistance if needed and keep the hostel clean and proper at all times. HM can ³⁾ _______ up to 40 people. There are three different types of comfortable ⁴⁾ ______, one is only for girls/women, one is only for boys/men and a mixed dorm for maximum 10 persons.

The hostel has a beautiful bathroom and a well equipped kitchen which is a great alternative to dining in expensive restaurants. There is also free ⁵⁾ _____ and a computer in the cozy ⁶⁾ ______ room.

a.bunk-bedded b. budget c. internet access d. en-suite facilities e. accommodate f. private

Moscow Home Hostel is a short walk from Arbat Street and Red Square, next to Park Kultury and Smolenskaya Metro Stations. This ¹⁾ _____ hostel offers comfortable rooms and free Wi-Fi in relaxed surroundings.

Moscow Home Hostel offers a wide range of ²⁾ ______ dorm rooms (varying from 4 beds to 10 beds) and also ³⁾ _____ rooms. The guests can choose between ⁴⁾ ______ or standard twins/triples/doubles where the bathroom’s situated just in front of the rooms. Bunk bedded rooms have high quality bunk beds and personal keys making them comfortable, modern and secure. The hostel can ⁵⁾ _______ up to 87 guests both in private and dorm rooms!

The Moscow Home Hostel has 2 large common rooms with TV, ⁶⁾ ______ and video games. There is also a spacious kitchen where snacks or meals can be prepared and free tea and coffee is available.

Render the text in English.

Хостел — европейская система размещения, предоставляющая своим постояльцам на короткий или длительный срок жильё, представляющее собой, как правило, спальное место без дополнительных удобств в комнате.

Хостелы ориентированы на бюджетных путешественников, которые хотят жить в центре города и платить небольшую сумму (в пределах 1 тыс. руб. за ночь). В таком объекте они получают минимум услуг - фактически койко-место в комнате, часто удобства располагаются на этаже. В основном клиентами хостелов являются школьники, студенты и другие категории экономтуристов.

В хостелах в одной комнате находится от двух и больше спальных мест (нередко и по 12-18). В основном это двухэтажные кровати, что позволяет экономить пространство.

В любом современном хостеле есть администратор, который поможет освоиться; кухня с необходимой бытовой техникой и ванные комнаты. В некоторых есть залы, комнаты для общения; Wi-Fi, стиральные машинки и утюги. Все это делает пребывание комфортным.

По данным Комитета по туризму и гостиничному хозяйству Москвы, в городе действует свыше 70 хостелов на более чем 2,5 тысячи спальных мест. Игроки гостиничного рынка оценивают долю хостелов в 3 % от всего гостиничного рынка столицы.

Project Work

Make a PowerPoint presentation of one of Moscow hostels.

41. Imagine you have to launch a new hospitality product in the Moscow hotel market. Make a research and find out about any new hotel recently opened or renovated in Moscow and present it to potential end-users. Think about:

· Location

· Room stock

· Room types

· Services & facilities

· In-room amenities

· Room rates

· Occupancy rates

Self-check

1. What changes has the Russian hotel market recently undergone? Why is Russia considered to be a country with great potentials for tourism development? Why are numerous international chains highly motivated to invest their resources in Russia?

2. Why is the introduction of the new hotel classification system very important for hospitality business in Russia?

3. What types of hotels are in growing demand for in the Russian capital?

4. What is a guest house like? What is the characteristic feature of this type of accommodation in Russia?

5. Why are mini-hotels typical for the St. Petersburg hospitality infrastructure? What are they like? What are they equipped with?

6. What kind of accommodation is a hostel? What are the peculiarities of Russian hostels?

7. What trends have been recently identified in the Moscow hotel industry?

8. What perks are the guests offered in Moscow hotels?

9. What changes have taken place in the booking behavior?

10. In what way do hotels manage to maximize revenues?

11. Why do you think many corporate clients have shifted their travel habits to online engines?

12. What impact do the modern trends have on the overall Moscow hotel business?

UNIT 3 Hotel Contracting

· Tour operation management: allotment and commitment contracts

· Contract law vocabulary

· Code of Practice on the relations between hoteliers and travel agents

· Negotiating agreements and contracts