Author : Dr. abin george
Keyword : Hospitality, government organizations, hospitality, guest houses
Subject : Management
Article Type : Original article (research)
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Abstract : The tourism and hospitality sectors have been recognized as one of the oldest commercial enterprises and is also fasted growing sector in the world economy, offering unlimited opportunities as the means of livelihood for people. The Indian tourism and hospitality sector also have experienced a tremendous growth, quite similar to the growth of world hospitality industry with a growth rate of 6.9%, accounting for 9.6% GDP and US$ 71.7 dollars in 2016 (IBEF, 2018). The Indian hospitality covers a varied range of cost segments, ranging from unbranded to 5star premium accommodation places. The word ‘hospitality’ has been adapted from the French word ‘Hospice’ that literally means taking care of the travelers. It is a service industry with a group of business that involves services such as accommodation, catering, purchase, event planning, transport, following protocol, leisure services to the customers and provides specific experience to them. It has been defined by the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) in 1968 as the ‘establishments that provide food, refreshments, drinks and accommodation’. Thus, the hospitality industry typically consists of three major components: lodging, travel and tourism and economics. Lodging typically involves the individual’s visiting for a temporary stay, travel is more pertaining to all means of individual transportation, while economics includes the financial background. The history of the first hotel or its kind can be traced back to the 6th century B.C. A genuine boom in lodging industry came recently in the 20th century. As is in this age, business travelers often require quick services and simple amenities in their rooms.
Article by : Abin George
Article add date : 2021-11-23
How to cite : Dr. abin george. (2021-November-23). Status, role and contribution of hospitality in select defense organizations of government of india. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/908