First, the ancient inn period
Due to the needs of society, inns and hotels appeared thousands of years ago to meet the basic needs of people going out to eat, drink and sleep. By the late Middle Ages, with the development of commerce, travel and trade rose, and the number of missionaries, believers, diplomats, messengers and businessmen who went out surged, which greatly increased the demand for inns. Because the main modes of transportation at that time were walking, cycling or taking a mail car, most inns were located near ancient roads, chariots and horses or post stations. Early English inns were places where people met, interacted, exchanged information and settled down. The earliest inns had simple facilities and only provided basic accommodation. They are just a big house with several rooms, and each room has some beds. Passengers often sleep together, no more requirements. Of course, due to the lack of services and poor service quality, there is really no entertainment. In the15th century, some inns had 20 to 30 rooms, and some better inns had a wine cellar, a tea room and a kitchen to provide drinks and food for guests. There are also some inns that have begun to pay attention to the surrounding environment. There are gardens and lawns in front of and behind the house, and there are banquet halls and dance halls in the inn, which have begun to develop into multi-functions. Generally speaking, the inn at that time had a bad reputation and was considered as a low-level industry that made a living by living. Guests feel insecure in the inn, and robbery and other illegal things happen from time to time.
Second, the grand hotel period
/kloc-In the late 8th century, with the acceleration of industrialization and the improvement of people's consumption level, the hotel industry has been greatly developed for the convenience of aristocratic vacationers, elites and business travelers. Due to the rise of trains and ships, it has gradually become the best hotel in the world. In new york, the Capital Hotel built in 1794 has 73 rooms, which was undoubtedly a considerable scale at that time. The first modern hotel, Trimonte Hotel, was completed in 1829, setting a standard for the whole emerging hotel industry. The hotel not only has many rooms, but also has well-equipped facilities and trained service staff, making the guests feel safe.
/kloc-at the end of 0/9 and the beginning of the 20th century, some luxury hotels appeared in America. These hotels advocate luxury and style, decorate high-end furniture and provide exquisite food. Hotels in the period of Grand Hotel have the characteristics of large scale, luxurious facilities, regular service, definite reception ceremony and exquisite etiquette.
Third, the period of commercial hotels.
Shortly after the beginning of the 20th century, Elsholth Milton statler, the world's largest hotel owner at that time, set up bathrooms in every room of statler Hotel to meet the needs of travelers, and formulated unified standards to manage his hotels around the world, adding many services that are convenient for guests.
In the 1920s, the hotel industry developed rapidly. Large, medium and small cities in the United States have raised funds through various channels to build modern hotels, and motels have also appeared all over the United States. By the 1930s, due to the Great Depression, the tourism industry was facing a crisis, and the hotel industry was inevitably in trouble. Almost all hotels that opened during the boom period closed down, and the hotel industry suffered great setbacks.
During the period of commercial hotels, cars, trains and planes brought great convenience to transportation. Many hotels are located in the city center, and motels are located on the roadside. Hotels in this period had convenient, comfortable, clean and safe facilities. Although the service is still relatively simple, it has become increasingly perfect, the business direction has begun to focus on customers, and the price of hotels has become more reasonable.
Fourth, the modern new hotel period.
After the end of World War II, due to the economic prosperity, people have money and convenient transportation, which caused a sharp increase in hotel demand, and the once-troubled hotel industry began to recover. After 1950, worldwide economic development and population growth began to appear, and the further development of industrialization increased people's disposable income, creating conditions for traveling and enjoying the services of hotels and restaurants. By the end of 1950s and the beginning of 1960s, the development trend of tourism and commerce was more and more unfavorable to traditional hotels, and many The New Inn appeared in large numbers. In the period of modern new hotels, hotels face the mass tourism market. Many hotels are located in urban centers and tourist attractions, and large motels are located near highways and airports. During this period, the hotel has been expanding in scale and diversified in types, various types of accommodation facilities have been developed, and services have been fully developed. The hotel not only provides food and accommodation, but also provides various services such as tourism, communication, business, entertainment and shopping, striving for perfection. Hotel groups occupy an increasing market.