traveler up to many dangers while making their way to their destination‚ such as mugging‚ murder‚ not being able to find nutrition‚ or not having a place to stay. To avoid these hardships‚ almost every Greek abided by the concept of hospitality. In The Iliad‚ hospitality was shown when Achilles accepted the heralds into his camp‚ when the story of Bellerophon and Oeneus
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Hospitality is one of the most important themes in Homer’s The Odyssey‚ and the Phaeacians seem to be among the more hospitable people that Odysseus meets. Among the other people that Odysseus encounters are Aeolus‚ Polyphemus‚ Eumaeus‚ and the suitors. Most of the people he meets are generally pretty hospitable‚ due to the fear of Zeus punishing them. “Jove [Zeus] takes all respectable travelers under his protection”-Eumaeus This rule is called xenia‚ meaning the mutual “friendship” between the
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In The Odyssey by Homer‚ hospitality is honored by many‚ such as Nestor and Penelope‚ however‚ there are still some people and creatures who do not show hospitality‚ like Polyphemus. Hospitality is the act of honoring a stranger‚ rather it’s a wealthy traveler or a poor person‚ by comforting and aiding him or her. Usually‚ you are required to bring the person into your house and give him something to eat and a place to rest. Showing honor to your guest is an act of loyalty to Zeus‚ however‚ the traveler
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History of the Hospitality Industry In this lens‚ the rapidly-growing hospitality industry is discussed. ’History of the Hospitality Industry’ takes a look at where the hospitality industry came from and where it is headed. History of the Hospitality Industry Why do we care? As many scholars begin to look for jobs in a market economy that seems to shrink every day‚ it is good to see a glimmer of hope. As many top corporations in every sector struggle to make a profit‚ the hospitality industry actually
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The Hospitality Industry - a massive expansion of joy-bringing and inspired ideals that are present in different variations across the globe! There are so many adjectives you can use to describe the different facets of this incredible industry; some may be exotic and thrilling‚ while others are simply relaxing and luxurious! You really can not go wrong in this industry‚ and after all what ’s not to love? That is why I‚ having stumbled my way blindly into the hospitality experience‚ am not going to
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Current issues in the hospitality industry Introduction: What are the main issues in hospitality industry? The issues were discussed at the last meeting of International Society __________(ISSC). Asking from the guest their shortage‚ they gave some problems necessary for them. Main part: Capital available‚ Emerging market‚ Technology‚ Travel permit residence. Capital available: Capital provides asset liquidity and enables the development of new hotels. Increasing institutional investment
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Hospitality--An Essential Trait “If I have found favor in your eyes‚ my lord‚ do not pass your servant by. Let a little water be brought‚ and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree. Let me get you something to eat‚ so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.” When two angels passed the door of Abraham’s tent‚ he immediately pleaded the men to stay at his place. He also brought water to wash the men’s feet and ordered the servant to prepare
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IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON HOSPITALITY AND/OR TOURISM INDUSTRY Globalization refers to the increments in the relationships of the people‚ industries‚ culture and various activities of economy. The term Globalization refers to the economics and all the global distribution of the production of goods and service which ultimately reduces the barriers of international trade like export fees‚ import quotas and various other tariffs‚ Cowen (2003). The Globalization has contributed to the growth of economy
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Welcome to the Hospitality Industry After Reading and Studying This Chapter‚ You Should Be Able to: Describe the characteristics of the hospitality industry Explain corporate philosophy Discuss why service has become such an important facet of the hospitality industry Suggest ways to improve service Hospitality Industry Leaders HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY- gets in your blood Other say “ You must be nuts if you want to work in this industry” Career Path In the Hospitality Industry
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Odyssey Essay Hospitality The greeks put a large emphasis on the importance of traditions. One important example of a tradition is to show hospitality and respect strangers as well as to hosts. If this tradition was broken‚ punishments were to be dealt out. Usually‚ the punishments were not specific. What happened after the God’s traditions were disobeyed‚ a series of bad events usually occurred. After the God’s traditions were followed‚ a series of positive events usually occurred
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