Q.1. The rooms forecast committee is scheduled to meet later this afternoon. You have been asked to prepare remarks on group no-shows. Contrast the likelihood of no-shows for (a) business groups, (b) tour groups also (c) convention groups. Explain how would your remarks differ if the group reservation had been made by (a) the vice president of engineering, (b) an incentive travel organization or (c) a professional convention management company?

2. The room's forecast is a tool for managers throughout the hotel; it is not for the front office alone. List also examine how several other non-room departments (housekeeping, food also beverage, etc.) would use the rooms forecast.