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Text B  An Introduction to Hotel Industry
       
   

Where is the word ¡° hotel¡± derived from?
When and why did the hotel industry rebound?
What are the reasons that caused the motel boom?
What¡¯s the difference between a resort hotel and a convention hotel?
What are the advantages of a hotel?

         
   

The word ¡°hotel¡± is derived from the Latin word ¡°hospitale¡±. It means a rented place for sleeping.
The hotel industry rebounded during and immediately after World War II, as the volume of travel increased.
One was the development of the interstate highway system, which encouraged more and more travelers to take to the roads on long distance journeys. The other was the entry of motel chains into the market.
A resort hotel is one that people visit for relaxation, recreation, and entertainment.
A convention hotel is one that caters to large group gatherings.
It is convenient to the tourists and provides all kind of services
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