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'''Hospitality''' is a term that refers to the relationship between a guest and a host, where the host receives the guest with goodwill, including the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. It is often associated with the [[hospitality industry]], which includes sectors like hotels, restaurants, and other tourism-related services.

== Definition ==

Hospitality is derived from the Latin word ''hospes'', which is formed from ''hostis'', which originally meant "to be hostile". Over time, it has evolved to refer to the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers.

== History ==

The concept of hospitality has been present in various cultures throughout history. In ancient [[Greece]], hospitality was a right, with the host being expected to make sure the needs of his guests were met. The ancient Greeks even had a specific word for the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home: ''xenia''.

In many cultures, hospitality was historically related to the concept of guest-friendship (or ''xenia'' in Greek), where the host would grant the guest his personal protection, food, drink, gifts, and safe passage to his next destination.

== Hospitality Industry ==

The [[hospitality industry]] is a broad category of fields within the service industry that includes lodging, food and drink service, event planning, theme parks, and transportation. It includes hotels, tourism agencies, restaurants, and bars.

The hospitality industry is a multibillion-dollar industry that depends on the availability of leisure time and disposable income. A hospitality unit such as a restaurant, hotel, or even an amusement park consists of multiple groups such as facility maintenance, direct operations (servers, housekeepers, porters, kitchen workers, bartenders, etc.), management, marketing, and human resources.

== See Also ==

* [[Tourism]]
* [[Hotel]]
* [[Restaurant]]
* [[Event Planning]]

== References ==

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