Chapter 1 Hospitality, Hotels and Housekeeping
DOI: 10.23912/9781911635543-5498 | ISBN: 9781911635543 |
Published: May 2023 | Component type: chapter |
Published in: Hotel Housekeeping Management | Parent DOI: 10.23912/9781911635543-5270 |
Abstract
Hospitality is all about providing welcoming and friendly treatment to a guest or a visitor. The word ‘hospitality’ is derived from the Latin word ‘hospes’ meaning to receive. Therefore, hospitality is mostly the relationship between the host and the guest. Humans have been and will always be inquisitive to travel through the world on business and leisure. Once we are away from home, there is a need to feel safe, welcomed, and comfortable. The hospitality industry refers to the varied range of services for people away from home. These include (but are not limited to) accommodation, food, transportation, tourism, entertainment etc. Accommodation is vital aspects in the hospitality sector and hotels are primarily in the service of this need. Over time, hotels have been able to offer many other services, depending upon the need of the guests, location and culture.
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- Jayanti Jayanti, Senior Lecturer, University of West London, UK (Author)
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- Jayanti Jayanti, Senior Lecturer, University of West London, UK (Author)
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Jayanti, J. (2023) "Chapter 1 Hospitality, Hotels and Housekeeping" In: Jayanti, J. (ed) . Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers http://dx.doi.org/10.23912/9781911635543-5498
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