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What are the different periods of the development of the Hospitality Industry?
Early History, Middle Ages, Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries, Modern Period
What was the role of hospitality in Ancient Greece?
In Ancient Rome, guests were allowed to stay in large mansions unless they carried a 'letter of eviction'.
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What were 'Xenodocheions' in the Middle Ages?
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What was significant about the City Hotel?
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The first European hotel, Hotel de Henri IV, was built in ______ in 1788.
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Who is considered the first travel agent?
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Match the following founders with their hospitality chains:
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Study Notes
Development of the Hospitality Industry
- The hospitality industry includes various sectors, with the hotel industry being a significant subset, connected to other industries.
- A career in hospitality offers stimulating work, good compensation, and excellent advancement prospects.
Early History
- Ancient Greece: Hospitality linked to religion; provided by missionaries and priests, operated by slaves and freemen.
- Ancient Rome: Early travelers included military and diplomats; large mansions served as guest accommodations.
- Ancient Persia: Travelers journeyed in large caravans; simple structures known as "Khans" provided shelter.
- Later Roman Empire: Travelers also included merchants and scholars; Marco Polo described “Yams,” posthouses fit for kings.
The Middle Ages
- Christians were expected to provide hospitality to travelers and pilgrims.
- Term "Xenodocheions" in Greek referred to inns or resting places.
- Charlemagne mandated laws for Christians to offer one free resting place for a traveler, limited to three nights.
- In 1282, Florence had inn business organization, with 86 inns as guild members.
Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries
- Stagecoach Era: Established around 1650, inns and taverns served as crucial stops for travelers.
- Coffee houses became popular meeting spots across Europe in the 18th century.
- Hotel de Henri IV, built in 1788 in Nantes, was the first European hotel and considered the finest in Europe.
Growth of Hotels in the U.S.A
- City Hotel: Opened in 1794 in NYC, the first hotel in the USA with 70 rooms.
- Boston Tremont House: First-class hotel with 170 rooms, indoor toilet, and locking private rooms; introduced bellhops.
- Spas and Resorts: Became popular, seen as sites for health and wellness; Saratoga Springs was a leading spa.
- Thomas Cook: Pioneering travel agent; organized one-day train excursions.
Modern Period
- Introduced new hotel design concepts like innovative architecture, high atriums, and scenic elevators.
- Ellsworth Milton Statler: Opened first hotel in Buffalo with individual rooms featuring private baths.
- Conrad Hilton: Known as the "King of Innkeepers," established a prominent hotel chain present in major cities.
- John Willard Marriott Sr.: Founder of the Marriott Hotel Chain.
- Kemmon Wilson: Founder of Holiday Inns, contributing to the diversification of lodging options.
Student Assessment Question (SAQ)
- Development of the hospitality industry can be categorized as follows:
- Early Period: Religious and community support for travelers; basic accommodations.
- Middle Ages: Christian hospitality laws; establishment of inns.
- Sixteenth to Eighteenth Century: Rise of stagecoach travel; emergence of coffee houses; formal business establishments for lodging.
- Modern Period: Innovative hotel designs; establishment of significant hotel chains and brands.
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Description
Explore the evolution of the hospitality industry from ancient times to the Middle Ages. This quiz covers the significance of hospitality in various cultures and the different accommodations provided throughout history. Test your knowledge of key historical developments in this essential sector.
