Hotel Operations And Administration Flashcards
“Hospe”
Host or guests
“Hospitium”
Guest chamber
Aka the House of God
Hospice de Beaune
A charity hospital, refugee for the poor
Hospice de Beaune
Founded Hospice de Beaune
Nicolas Rolin
The root word of hospital, hotel, hostel? And what does it mean?
“Hospice” French = to provide care and shelter to traveler
-to receive and welcome guests
What happened during the Ancient Times?
Sumerians provide travelers to relax, enjoy and drink
What happened during the early traders?
Mid eastern: traded exotic goods to place to stay
What happened during the empire era?
Trade and travel were prominent REG Empires: Roman Egyptian Greek
What happened during the Egyptian era?
Pharaohs headed
Establishment of Pyramid-tombs
Pyramid-tombs are perceived as?
1st man made tourism attractions
1st to organize festivals = growth of food and lodging businesses
1st to develop tourism
What happened during the Greek empire?
Greek language as universal language of trade
Greek money as universally accepted currency
Increased volume of international trade
What happened during the Roman Empire?
Established government
Increased territories
Excellent inns for wealthy, government and military
“1st restaurant chain” - limited menu
What happened during the Greece and Rome?
Code of Hammurabi - requires owners to report criminal guests
Death penalty
Travel and trade gave way to overnight accommodation in private homes
What happened during the Fall of Rome?
Churches kept hospitality industry
Travel ceased
90% went back to farming
What happened during the Medieval Times?
Charlemagne established rent houses to protect and provide hospitality to pilgrims
What happened during the Renaissance AD 1350 - AD 1600?
Rebirth
Renewed T&T
King Henry VIII closed monasteries
What is a Guild?
It’s a business association for innkeepers
Has 86 members in 1290
Coffee Houses served as what?
Social and literary centers
Who is the known as the Father of Modern Restaurant?
M. Boulanger
Root word of Restaurant?
“Restauer” French = to restore health and appetite
The Father of Industrial Catering
Robert Owen
The Father of Greasy Spoon
Daniel Sweeney
These are structures providing shelter to travelers?
Caravanserai
