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History Of Hospitality

Published on Feb 25, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HISTORY OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

A brief overview in line with world history

WHAT IS HOSPITALITY??

Lashley and Morrison (2000) state that, "hospitality is essentially a relationship based on hosts and guests"(p.15)

Jones (1996) said that "hospitality is made up of 2 distinct services, which are the provision of sustenance for people eating away from home"

THE FIRST HOSPITALITY CONCEPT?

Xenia -- Ancient Greek concept of hospitality

IN ANCIENT ROMAN

Military Diplomatic political missions

IN ANCIENT PERSIA

Travelling done in large caravans
Photo by markhillary

IN 1282 IN FLORENCE ITALY

  • The great innkeepers hospitality into a business
  • In 1290,86 inns were members of the guild
  • Inns became licensed
  • Inns were sold by auction
  • Inns belonged not to the innkeepers but to the city
Photo by seier+seier

IN THE LATER YEARS OF THE ROMAN

  • Taverns and inns provided shelter
  • Accommodations were still primitive
  • No stables for the horses
Photo by access.denied

RENAISSANCE

PAIJAMNS THE BEST

DURING THE 16TH TO 18TH CENTURY

Inns and taverns were constructed along the stagecoach routes

IN THE LATER 18TH CENTURY

Coffeehouse became extremely popurlar in europe
Photo by DubyDub2009

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HILTON HOTELS CORPORATION

SINCE 1919, OLDEST HOTEL CHAIN

POST WWII

Vast Increase in Travel Volume

1990S: ENTER DIGITAL AGE

Implementation of Computerized Systems

HOSPITALITY NOWADAYS

  • International
  • Mutlt-cultural
  • Adnace technology

SUSTAINABILITY

  • Environment Conservation
  • Economics Development
  • Social Responsibility

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