The various traffic patterns followed by the hotels are identified with the area where these patterns emerge. Hotels charge their guests according to European, Continental, American, Bed & Breakfast meal plans. We will briefly touch on these plans. These are followed as follows:
European Plan
The tariff consists of the room rate only. All other expenses will be paid by the guest according to the actual usage of the consumption.
Continental Plan
The room rate includes continental breakfast with the room rent. The continental breakfast includes a variety of fresh or canned juices; butter croissants, toast, brioche etc. breads or preserves such as jam, jelly and marmalade; Beverages such as tea or coffee with or without milk.
American Plan
It is also known as en-board or full-board. All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and room rent are included in the tariff. The food and beverage menu is fixed.
The Amended American Plan
Also known as half board or half board. The tariff consists of breakfast and a main meal (lunch or dinner) together with the room rent.
Bed & Breakfast (B&B) or Bermuda Plan
Room traffic includes American breakfast with room rent. An American breakfast includes most or all of the following: two eggs (fried or boiled), sliced bacon or sausage, sliced bread or jam/jelly/butter toast, pancakes with syrup, cereal or other cereals, coffee/tea, and orange/Grapefruit Juice.
