What might occur when a guest is classified as a 'no show'?

When a guest is classified as a 'no show,' it typically means that they have made a reservation but did not arrive to check in, and did not cancel their reservation in advance. In the hospitality industry, many establishments have policies that protect their revenue from such situations. As a result, a fee may be charged to the guest for not showing up as per their reservation.

This fee offsets potential losses the hotel incurs from having reserved a room that could have been occupied by another guest. Such policies are common in order to encourage guests to cancel in advance if they cannot make their reservation, allowing the hotel to have the opportunity to rebook the room. Thus, the correct answer highlights the financial implications of a 'no show' designation, which is to charge the guest a fee.