History of Hospitality & Tourism

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Early Hospitality Taverns were perhaps the first establishment to offer hospitality. These were first found in Greece and Rome. The first fixed-price menus for food appeared in a type of tavern called an ordinary. By the end of the 13th century, the horse-drawn coach, carrying travelers on main roads, led to the development of wayside inns known as post houses.

1700s Hospitality The concept of a formal restaurant began in Europe. By the French Revolution in the late 1700s, many chefs of the French nobility were settling throughout Europe. Some ventured as far as America, taking with them their tradition of fine cuisine.

1800s Hospitality By the 1800s, numerous fine eating-and-drinking establishments were operating globally. The development of civilized sleeping accommodations was just beginning. Pioneers: Cesar Ritz Conrad Hilton

Ancient Travel Around 3000b.c. travel revolutionized by the invention of the wheel. About 1,000 years later, the Egyptians further advanced travel by building water vessels. Many cultures used water power to facilitated travel for purposes of commerce and trade.

Tourism in the 5th Century Tourism really began as an outgrowth of travel during the Greek and Roman empires, beginning in the 5th century b.c. Local residents would offer their services as guides to wealthy travelers. Many enterprising Romans built second homes and inns to service these travelers. Greek citizens traveled every four years to celebrate the god Zeus– a practice honored as the Olympics.

Tourism in the Renaissance During the Renaissance period of the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, innovative ocean exploration took place. On land the Grand Tour became popular for the aristocracy. This was a two- to five-year travel experience for the sons of the wealthy to study language, culture, and history to complete their formal education.

Tourism in the 1800s-1900s & Modern Tourism During the 1800s in the United States and Europe, the Industrial Revolution of the 1700s had changed the face of travel forever with the rail service. In the 1900s, mass production of the automobile and the construction of superhighways made more destinations accessible to more travelers. Visionaries in hospitality and tourism Hilton (Hotels) Escoffier (Chef) Cook (Travel Agent)