How it all began

Can you suppose when and where was the hospitality industry born?

It surprises, but it was long time ago in Ancient Greece and Rome. That hadn't been hotels so far but the first taverns and hospeteums began to open their doors to travellers of the past.

As a rule,  wayfarers could have a meal on the first floor in a tavern and have a rest if they went upstairs.

In the beginning of the Middle Ages it was rather difficult to move on long distances and, as a result, 'hotel service|' stayed without any demand. Nevertheless, it were the monasteries who became the first represantatives of the 'hotel chain'. Despite all the menaces, religious tourism was very popular.

Initially, the word 'hotel' appeared in the XVIII century. By the way, its' meaning was different to the one that we are used to. So, what was it for people of Enlightenment  century? A hotel was a building  with numerous flats where guests could have a stay for more than one month. 

Who should we thank for the development of hospitality business? - Americans. 

You ask, why? 

It is common knowledge that there had always been a steady stream of immigrants who needed a place to live in. 

I should also say that absence of arisrocratical mansions , where events could be held, lead to the beginning of mass hotel construction.

By the way, the first skyscraper( of 6 floors)  in the world was the American hotel in Buffalo,NY.
 

Hotel in Buffalo,NY

Main features of modern hotel such as elevators, central heating system, bathrooms with bathrobe, showering cap, gel, shampoo firstly appeared in American hotels. 

But that was just the beginning...