Types of Accommodation Services in the Hospitality Industry

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AVA I L A B L E W I T H I N T H E H O S P I TA L I T Y
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Accommodation

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Hospitality industry and contribution of accommodation sector
Different types of accommodation services found within the sector and difference between
commercial and non-commercial businesses
Different forms of ownership applicable to accommodation services
Grading and classification systems and role they play when potential guests look for and book
accommodation
Role played by online review sites when potential guests look for and book accommodation
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES

Hospitality industry and contribution of accommodation sector
Hospitality industry is category of services that includes lodging, food and
drink services, event planning, theme parks, and transportation. In other
words, hospitality industry refers to providing products and services to
individuals through which they can undertake recreational activities and
these services well-being of individuals. Accommodation services play
very important role in hospitality industry, accommodation plays very
important role in ensuring effective overall experience of individuals while
visiting a place and this is also biggest part of travellers’ experience.

Different types of accommodation services found within the sector and
difference between commercial and non-commercial businesses
 Motels- Motels are the type of accommodation that features selection of Studio and one or two bedroom unit.
In this motels tea coffee and sometimes cooking facilities are provided and they also provide television.
 Hotels- Hotel is another and most popular type of accommodation. Hotels offer several types of services and
their services differ on the basis of star level of the hotel.
 Apartments- Apartment is a type of accommodation that is highly suitable for people or travellers who are
looking to cook their own meals and do their laundry and wants to have their own space wild travelling or
holidaying.
 Luxury Lodges- Luxury Lodges are a type of accommodation in which slides are provided with extremely
accommodating experience. Luxury Lodges take care of every kind of need of clients and provide iron on fine
gourmet cuisine and clients can enjoy highest standard of costing and facilities.
 Holiday Park- Holiday Park is a kind of accommodation that provides sites for tents, caravans and
campervans. Meaning of this holiday parks also have simple cabins and self-contained motel units and
backpackers lodges.