The Development Course of Traditional Hotels

The development of productivity has promoted the development of hotel industry. The first is the emergence of money, commodity trading and business activities of businessmen, all of which are necessary conditions for the opening of hotels. Later, with the commodity activities, human beings expanded the scope of activities, resulting in more housing needs, making the basic functions of hotels increase day by day, which is not difficult to find from the four development stages of hotels.

The first period: internal period

It came into being before18th century, when it was called an inn. It is poorly equipped and has poor security. It can only provide accommodation and food, and the service quality is very poor.

The second period: luxury hotel period.

It came into being at the beginning of the19th century. The industrial revolution in Britain promoted the development of productive forces and brought human society into the industrial age. The first luxury hotel villa was built in France. At this time, the reception objects of the hotel are mainly princes and nobles, dignitaries, businessmen and upper-class vacationers. The purpose of reception is non-profit, and it is often built along cities and railways.

At the same time, due to the emergence of steam engines, the further enrichment of goods and the development of transportation, the location of hotels has also changed.

The third period: the commercial hotel period.

From the early 20th century to World War II, the first commercial hotel appeared in the United States, which was located in the city center or beside the highway. At this time, the hotel can provide comfortable, convenient and clean services, with safety as the service tenet and reasonable price. At this time, motels have begun to appear.

The fourth period: the modern hotel period.

It began in the 1940s, until now. At this time, the hotel has some obvious characteristics, such as hotel chain operation, more professional market positioning of the hotel, and all kinds of hotels make full use of high technology (installing internet in rooms and using new decorative materials, etc.). ); At the same time, the guests asked the hotel to provide more personalized service.