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1
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“Hospe”

A

Host or guests

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2
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“Hospitium”

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Guest chamber

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3
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Aka the House of God

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Hospice de Beaune

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4
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A charity hospital, refugee for the poor

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Hospice de Beaune

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5
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Founded Hospice de Beaune

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Nicolas Rolin

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The root word of hospital, hotel, hostel? And what does it mean?

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“Hospice” French = to provide care and shelter to traveler

-to receive and welcome guests

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What happened during the Ancient Times?

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Sumerians provide travelers to relax, enjoy and drink

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What happened during the early traders?

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Mid eastern: traded exotic goods to place to stay

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9
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What happened during the empire era?

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Trade and travel were prominent
REG Empires:
Roman
Egyptian
Greek
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10
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What happened during the Egyptian era?

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Pharaohs headed

Establishment of Pyramid-tombs

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11
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Pyramid-tombs are perceived as?

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1st man made tourism attractions
1st to organize festivals = growth of food and lodging businesses
1st to develop tourism

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12
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What happened during the Greek empire?

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Greek language as universal language of trade
Greek money as universally accepted currency
Increased volume of international trade

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13
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What happened during the Roman Empire?

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Established government
Increased territories
Excellent inns for wealthy, government and military
“1st restaurant chain” - limited menu

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14
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What happened during the Greece and Rome?

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Code of Hammurabi - requires owners to report criminal guests
Death penalty
Travel and trade gave way to overnight accommodation in private homes

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15
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What happened during the Fall of Rome?

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Churches kept hospitality industry
Travel ceased
90% went back to farming

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What happened during the Medieval Times?

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Charlemagne established rent houses to protect and provide hospitality to pilgrims

17
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What happened during the Renaissance AD 1350 - AD 1600?

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Rebirth
Renewed T&T
King Henry VIII closed monasteries

18
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What is a Guild?

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It’s a business association for innkeepers

Has 86 members in 1290

19
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Coffee Houses served as what?

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Social and literary centers

20
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Who is the known as the Father of Modern Restaurant?

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M. Boulanger

21
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Root word of Restaurant?

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“Restauer” French = to restore health and appetite

22
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The Father of Industrial Catering

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Robert Owen

23
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The Father of Greasy Spoon

A

Daniel Sweeney

24
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These are structures providing shelter to travelers?

A

Caravanserai

25
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1st dietetic kitchen

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Florence Nightingale

Alexis Soyer

26
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School food service

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Victor Hugo

27
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White Castle Hamburger

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Walter Anderson

Billy Ingraham

28
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Four Seasons Restaurant

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