"HOSPITALITY"

First: a brief history of hotels

• Early hotels: The concept of hospitality or hospitality dates back to the early ages. This activity was mentioned in the ancient writings that talked about the Roman and Babylonian civilization, as well as ancient Egypt. Those writings provided a description of the forms that were known about hotels at the time. My hotel is primitive. Many years ago, travelers and passers-by needed to stop and seek rest and food during the long overland travel trips that the ancients took, and thus what is known as resting places arose around sites near water sources.
• And the hotels in those ages were called the Khan or the Khan, then it was called the inn, and the architectural design for it consisted of four thick walls and a roof to protect the guests from the dangers of nature and from the attacks of thieves and bandits. There was also a group of terraces (rooms) for the guests to sleep The inns, or inns, began to evolve from places of accommodation for inmates to places of providing services, such as providing stables for horses, and they became more secure and comfortable, which made some call them palaces.

Medieval hotels:

• Hotels in these eras were influenced by religious beliefs in some countries, such as Greece. An inn that provided free services such as food and drink to travelers without charge was considered the concept of a righteous man. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the concept of the hotel evolved from places of service to travelers to places of comfort, so that the basic functions of hotels were defined in providing services, food and luxury.
• The architectural design of hotels became single rooms for high-level people and lower-level rooms for escorts and hotel workers. It was characterized by the presence of a patio used for parties or weddings and was used as a theater at times. There were also places for horses that pulled carts and a large wall for protection with only one entrance for protection and the ability to control access. and get out The Henri Hotel in Nantes is one of the most famous hotels in this era, which cost approximately 17,500 pounds sterling and includes 60 beds. It was the most famous hotel in Europe.

Hotels in modern times:

• It witnessed successive booms in hotel activity, not only in the number of hotels that were built, but in the quality of services and facilities that were provided to guests. For example, the emergence of the Termont Hotel in Boston, USA, was considered a major shift in the concept of hospitality, as its services extended beyond providing basic necessities (such as sleep and food), as this hotel improved the quality of accommodation services by providing individual rooms with a key that can be The room was closed to increase the degree of privacy and security for the guests, and water and soap were provided inside each room and it was lit with gas lamps
• With the beginning of the twentieth century, hotels began to introduce more development to their services, as many hotels in Europe and America constructed private bathrooms for each room in the hotel, and the introduction of a reservation system through front office staff. Swimming and gymnasiums. It also established tennis courts and other recreational sports that are popular with tourists

Second: What is a hotel?

• the hotel: It is a dwelling in which a person lives for a short time in exchange for a rent, furnished and may be equipped with household appliances and amenities and entertainment; With the provision of food, cleaning, maintenance and other services
• It is the backbone of tourism activity in every country. The presence of a strong network of hotels stimulates tourism, along with resorts, tourist villages and restaurants

Third: The oldest hotel in the world

The oldest hotel in the world is located in Japan in the city of Ishikawa in the Komatsu district

It is considered the oldest hotel in the world and was built in 718 AD, which is more than 1300 years old.

The hotel is called Hoshi Ryokan, meaning "traditional hotel" in Japanese

It was built by one of Buddha's followers when he climbed the mountain in 717 AD to perform religious rituals. It was built to be a treatment center for the residents of that village at the top of the mountains.

It was considered a tourist destination for many visitors due to its age, which exceeds more than 1300 AD, and it consists of 100 rooms, two watery eyes inside and two outside.

Fourth: the importance of the hotel

• A great place to stay when traveling to a foreign country, or even to a town far from home; So, if you don't have anyone close to you, a hotel is the perfect overnight solution
• Hotels are certainly one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism sector, and it is truly justified because accommodation is a major part in the development of tourism in any country or region; Tourism and hotel industry always go hand in hand
• The presence of a sufficient number of hotels adds value and many factors, and weighs on the economy of the region; Although the presence of a hotel is not enough to boost tourism in the region on its own, it also serves one of the purposes of health tourism

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