HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

This event recognizes FBLA members who have the ability to help other people enjoy both leisure and business travel and events.

The one-hour objective test may include questions on human resources, marketing, operations, budgeting and cost control, customer service, financial planning, hospitality law, and strategic planning.

ELIGIBILITY

Participants must have paid state and national dues postmarked by December 15 of the current school year.

This is a state level event only.

District:        If districts wish, they may offer this event.  No test will be provided by the state.

State:          Chapters with 1-50 members may enter 2 students in this event.  Chapters with 51+ members may enter 3 students in this event.  Because this event does not go on to National, students may compete in another event as well.

REGULATIONS
 

State:          When it has been determined that a student will represent the charter at state competition, the appropriate entry form must be sent to the state adviser postmarked first-class mail by the date specified in the SLC registration packet.

• Participants must be selected in accordance with the regulations of the state chapter.

• Participants must not have placed 1st in this event at a previous State Leadership Conference.

• Participants failing to report on time may be either disqualified or permitted to begin late with no extension of the time as scheduled. 
 
 

• Participants must furnish their own No. 2 pencils and erasers.  No reference materials, electronic devices, or other items are to be brought to the event.

• Participants must adhere to the dress code established by the Board of Directors or they will not be permitted to participate in the competitive event.

JUDGING
 

Tests will be machine graded.  In the event of a tie, the students’ performance on the final ten questions of the exam will be evaluated.  After that, if necessary, the order in which the tests were received will be used.

AWARDS
 

State:          State awards for the top five places are presented at the State Leadership Conference.