Articles island - a directory of quality articles, free quality articles reprint for your web site and email newsletter.
Free Articles Reprint for Your Web Site, Email Newsletter, Blog, Ezine and RSS Feed.
Submit Your Articles to Our Article Directory for Massive Exposure.
Total Live Articles: 92613  Total Categories: 389



 
  Advanced Search
Articles island Expert Author - David A. Zimmerman
Have you ever dreamed of starting a new business during your retirement years? David Zimmerman is in process of fulfilling that dream. On Wednesday, February 27, 2008, he created World Wide Market, LLC and went on to create the internet domain name Wholesale Are Us. The actual website address is http://www.wholesaleareus.com...
Home » Business » Business-opportunities » The Rise Of The Luxury Hotel Industry

Articles island Expert Author - Anna Stenning
Author Name:
Anna Stenning

Country:
Great Britain

Member Since:
10 Oct 2007

Total Live Articles:
125



Email to Friends
Rate this Article
Bookmark this Article
Print this Article
Report this Article
Leave a Comment





The Rise Of The Luxury Hotel Industry

By: Anna Stenning
Total views: 1
Word Count: 567
Date:Mar 11th 2008
Article Rating: No Ratings Yet

When going on holiday with family or friends, there is always the growing concern of the kind of accommodation you are looking to stay at and whether you will be needing all of the services offered. It seems that most hotels compete with each other in providing high quality service standards, as well as a comfortable short-term stay.

Hotels have come a long way since the term was coined from the French word, meaning a townhouse or building that welcomes visitors. Historically hotels have existed as far back as the Biblical times, when Mary and Joseph travelled to Bethlehem. Historically the bible states that they were refused accommodation as there were no room left at the inn - these were nothing like a luxury hotel that we would associate with today.

History

The term hospitality derived from the Latin word meaning 'host or 'hospice'. It would not be until the Roman period that hotels became more commonly associated with this term, as prior to this a hotel was nothing more than a house that allowed guests to stay. There was no such thing as a catering service and this certainly was not a booming business venture; until the Romans came along and changed the face of the hotel business forever.

In an effort to bring in more guests, inns and hotels introduced catering services for the more pleasure-seeking travellers. The first recorded luxury hotel in America opened its doors in Boston of 1809, along with the first business hotel in 1908. Prior to this there was an abundance of Inns and lodgings spread out across America, with the first inn dating as far back as the year 1607.

The first hotels in London were not apparent until the 19th century, with more railway inns and taverns used as common rental lodging for the rich. Even then, they were relatively smaller than their counterparts in America and were still very different from the luxury hotel as we are familiar with now. There was not a strong a tourist industry during this period and the rich tended to rent out house lodging or coaching inn.

Hotels began picking up their reputation around later 19th century, with a surge of hotels spreading across the globe in early twentieth century. Famous brands that are still prominent today were one of the first to popularise the hospitality industry. Such names include Radisson, Marriott and Hilton. All of which introduced luxury hotels and business hotels.

Modern Hotels

Today hotels are in every corner of the globe and have become a multi-million pound business industry. Hotels now come in varying segments such as, budget hotels for those looking for adequate catering services without the worry of spending above their budget. Business hotels providing all the necessary amenities for business people including complimentary newspaper delivery, iron, ironing board, coffee maker, alarm clock, high-speed internet connectivity and a comfortable bed. Luxury hotels, with lavish decor and superior amenities making the experience of staying more about pampering the guests and providing exquisite service.

Gone are the days whereby hotels are just a place to sleep and have a roof over your head for a short period. Hotels are more about experiencing good service, entertainment and maintaining a good reputation, which in turn have made them more competitive in their approach to attracting guests to stay.

About The Author-- Anna Stenning loves to stay in a luxury hotel once in a while, when travelling abroad on holiday. For more information on different luxurious high quality hotels visit http://www.treasurebeachhotel.com/

Article Source: Articles island - Free article submission and free reprint articles


Most Viewed Business Opportunities Articles




Most Viewed Business Opportunities Articles:

Work At Home Craft Business
People who buy crafts are looking for something that is different, something that no one else has, so making y...

Why Should I Start a Work from Home Business?
Multi-Level Marketing is a superior business model. Possibly the perfect business model for work from home ent...

Residual INcome Through Affiliate Programs and Sound Marketing
Affiliate programs are a great way to make a residual income. They allow you to take part in an established s...

Clipboard and Screen Capture
A brief overview of the "clipboard" function found in Windows(tm) operating systems, and how it can be used to...

Make Money Online
There are many ways to make money online and most of them you have never even though of!...

How To Choose Appropriate Gifts For Your Co-workers Or Staff
Gifts really do not have to be expensive in order to show that you appreciate someone. You also don't have to ...

Ways To Make Money Online
It is important to understand where your ways to make money online are located. They are not actually online b...

Business Home Make Money
For a starter at home business it is extremely important to build a realistic picture about the first months i...

Beware of Home Business Scams
When looking for a work at home job or home based business, remember that you are looking for ways that you ca...

Making Money Online Does Have A Price
The thought of being able to make money online working from home appeals to many people for various reasons, s...


Recent Business Opportunities Articles




Recent Business Opportunities Articles:

Some Fact how to Make Money With Adsense!
Fact number 1: Kids in high school are making thousands of dollars every month with Adsense. Fact number 2: Ho...

When occur Error message "encountered a problem and needs to close"
Microsoft Word is used for a variety of applications by offices users. As it is a commonly used tool, it is al...

Some of the key facts you want to look into when searching for extra income opportunities online.
Online games offers a more convenient and economical form of amusement one of the most popular forms of entert...

Better Promotion Ideas and Affiliate Ebook Marketing
An affiliate ebook is simply an ebook that allows a person to insert their affiliate ID's. It is another metho...

Tips and Tricks Keep Laptop Safe
Having a laptop computer these days is just as important as having your desktop machine. You need to have acce...

Who Else Wants Their Own Internet Marketing Business in 2008
You can build residual income using proven internet marketing techniques and start seeing success immediately....

Your career in cooking!
Recently I asked myself if I can cook my breakfst or dinner without any help form my wife. I‘ve tryed, ...

New Powerful Passive Income Generator
Apprentice programs depend upon the employer's initiative. In many situations, the candidates receive job trai...

4 Ways To Find Sources of Extra Income
Are you living from paycheck to paycheck? Are your bills becoming overwhelming? Are you having a hard time pay...

My Internet Business Mentor Reveals What You Need To Know When Looking to Work From Home
To combat the increase in gas prices and our declining economy, more people are turning to [work from home bus...

Most Viewed Articles by Anna Stenning




Most Viewed Articles by Anna Stenning:

How Wheelchairs Have Evolved Over The Years
Discussing the birth of the Paralympics and providing a historical insight into the first wheelchair users....

Ancient Tattoo Ink Versus Ancient Henna Art
Looking at how tattoo body art have been portrayed and where it had originated from....

How Preparation Improves Your Presentation Skills
Providing tips and advice for giving presentations and how best to prepare....

A First Timer's Summer Holiday In The Alps
Looking at first timers perspective on taking a short holiday break alone, with the intentions of relaxing but...

How Waste Incineration And Hot Gas Filters Work To Reduce Toxic Emission
Looking at how hot gas filtration and waste incineration work to reduce the amount of toxic gas emission....

Why Renting Holiday Villas Makes A Better Holiday
Looking at how the popularity of renting out villas are growing amongst holiday makers, as opposed to simply b...

A Guide To Ski Holidays
Providing a brief guide to skiing and skiing holidays for those who are considering a break during the busy wi...

How Good Motorcycle Security Means Cheaper Insurance
Looking at how improving the security of your motobike can have a dramatic effect on the price of your insuran...

The World Of Programmable Devices And Supercomputing
Looking at how modern programmable devices are used in larger industries....

How To Compare Mortgage Rates For First-Time Buyers
Discussing how best to approach mortgage advice and researching various mortgage rates for first-time buyers....

You have permission to publish or reprint this article in your ezine, website, blog, forum, RSS feed or print publication, free of charge. As long as you keep this article with no changes(included Article Title, Article Body, Author Name, Article Source and keep all links in this article active)and you agree to our publisher terms of service. Below are ready HTML code for this article, you can copy and paste directly into your web page.

The Rise Of The Luxury Hotel Industry -- HTML Version:


The Rise Of The Luxury Hotel Industry -- Summary:

The Rise Of The Luxury Hotel Industry -- Keywords:
1   2   3 Good!   4   5   6 Very Good!!   7   8   9   10 Excellent!!!  
Comments:
No Comment Posted.

Leave Comment: Please Login to leave a comment. Not a member yet? Sign Up now.