Airlines | Amusement parks |
Aquariums | Bakeries |
Banquet halls | Bars |
Bed & breakfasts | Cafes |
Campgrounds | Circuses |
Comedy clubs | Concert halls |
Conference facilities | Cruise lines |
Dinner theater | Event spaces |
Farm stays | Fitness centers |
Glamping | Golf courses |
Gyms | Hostels |
Hotels | Inns |
Karaoke | Lodges |
Motels | Movie theaters |
Nightclubs | Passenger rail |
Pubs | Resorts |
Restaurants | Ski resorts |
Spas | Swimming pools |
Tea houses | Theaters |
Theme parks | Timeshare resorts |
Tours | Vacation rentals |
Water parks | Wellness centers |
Zoos |
Lodging
Hotels and other lodging.Food & Beverages
Businesses that serve food with service as restaurants, cafes, bars and caterers. Some definitions of the hospitality industry require that most of the value offered by a business be intangible services that have no physical form such as the service and decor of a restaurant. According to these definitions, low cost dining options that offer little service such as a fast food restaurant aren't considered hospitality.Recreation
Recreation facilities that host guests such as theme parks, bowling alleys and nightclubs.Entertainment
Entertainment services that invite audiences to a physical location such as a movie theatre, circus or theatrical performance.Health & Sports
Sports facilities such as ski hills and health related services such as a spa.Travel
Transportation that offers extensive services such as meals. For example, a business class international flight is certainly considered a hospitality service whereas a city bus is just transport.Tourism
Tourist attractions and tours that host guests such as a historical site or tour of a city.Arts & Culture
Arts and culture facilities that host guests such as an art museum or music theatre.Events
Events such as concerts or industry conferences.Summary
The following are common examples of the hospitality industry.
Overview
The hospitality industry treats customers as guests and creates value by offering things like comfort and entertainment.
| Definitions: Hospitality Industry | ||
Type | ||
Definition (1) | An industry based on hosting guests. | |
Definition (2) | An industry that derives much of its value from high touch customer service. | |
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