Which term defines a group of businesses related to lodging and food-service management?

• A. Hospitality industry
• B. Incentive
• C. Indirect channel
• D. Informational interview

Answer: (A)

The concept here is a broad field that groups together lodging and food-service management as services offered to guests. The hospitality industry includes hotels, motels, restaurants, catering, and other service-oriented businesses that focus on guest experiences and comfort. It’s the umbrella category for organizations whose primary offerings are services rather than tangible goods.

Incentive refers to rewards or motivators, not a sector; an indirect channel describes intermediary-based distribution networks; an informational interview is a networking conversation to learn about a career or field. Because those don’t describe a whole field of related businesses, the correct term is the hospitality industry.