Odyssey Hospitality Hospitality In The Odyssey by Homer, hospitality plays a very important role. There are certain rules of hospitality needed, such as inviting a stranger into your home, not asking them their name before they have dined at your table, and sometimes even gift offerings. If these rules of hospitality are not carried out, the consequences are very severe. Hospitality is to be given to all by all. Being a good host is very important in The Odyssey, even to the gods. It is a sign
A Host's Hospitality In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, an epic written in fourteenth century by a contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer, we learn about a knight and his quest. Sir Gawain, sworn to seek the Green Knight as part of a deal, first finds himself in an enchanted and beautiful forest and then ushered into a beautiful castle of Bercilak, its host. Bercilak's court seems so like Arthur's that it appears to offer Gawain a familiar refuge in alien territory. The orderliness and beauty of the
1) Introduction Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) is a multidisciplinary field of study with the purpose of preparing people with the expertise, commitment, and skills for management, marketing, and operations positions in the expanding industry that provides food, accommodations, and tourism services to people away from home. As a field of study, Hospitality and Tourism Management is interdisciplinary. It draws upon a wide range of basic disciplines to provide the fundamental knowledge and
This report is going to identify the meaning of hospitality. The purpose of this report is to research role of hospitality in this wide industry. How big this industry is and the most important sectors of it. Customer service in every hospitality business. Relation of tourism industry and hospitality between each other. Report also discuss the Hotels industry, which one is taking the biggest part of hospitality. 1. Hospitality Hospitality is focused on customer satisfaction and meeting leisurely
The Business of Tourism and Hospitality Operating in the Great Barrier Reef Resorts in Whitsundays deliver an indulgence living, a revitalizing spa, restaurants, and adventures By Maria Brown Hospitality Sector is a comprehensive classification of the service business that comprises accommodations, food & beverages and fun activities within the tourism industry (Chon and Maier, 2010 pp. 34-36). Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living
A. Interview in a Hospitality Consultancy Business in London 1. Definition of the Term Hospitality Hospitality can be defined as the relationship process between a guest and a host. It may involve services in restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs or other services that deals with tourists (Barrows & Bosselman, 1999). 2. Hospitality Industry Contribution in UK’s GDP The hospitality industry contributes 6.7% of total GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in the UK (United Kingdom) (Staywyse, 2012). 3. Difference
One of the most prominent reoccurring themes in The Odyssey is the concept of xenia, in other words, the Greek tradition of showing hospitality to those who are far away from home, or even strangers, since he or she can easily be a god in disguise. In The Odyssey xenia is often the force that seals the fate of specific characters. It is used as a way to show the fear (or lack of fear) of the gods in the characters’ hearts. It is also often tied into the idea of temptation, by showing whether or
Introduction Customer loyalty has been an aspect within the hospitality sector that has been talked much about, with indications showing some of the benefits it has brought to such a sector. The much talked about aspect has been described as being the solution towards many of the mishaps that come about within the hospitality sector, with lack of clients being the main problem, and building loyalty within them being the major solution (Han & Back, 2008). This paper will aim to explore the influence
society we know the word “Hospitality” means to entertain and care for your guest, visitors, or strangers. When a person is treating someone to hospitality they go out there way to make sure that the person or group of people that they are treating is well taken care of and is comfortable. But that is just one way of expressing and showing hospitality, there are many other ways to describe the word to in different types of settings. Like In Homer’s poem The Odyssey Hospitality also known as Xenia is
Hospitality Management is the study of the hospitality industry. “A degree in the subject may be obtained either by a university college dedicated to the studies of hospitality management or business school with a relevant department “(Google). In most cases when asked about hospitality management people generally think about hotels, but In fact the hospitality industry is huge. There are nearly 1 million food service operations in the United States, and nearly three hundred thousand hotels. With
The hospitality culture is a very significant issue these days. Companies are competing with each other in the service quality more than anything else. Hospitality industries must think to offer good and satisfactory products for the customers. Managers should be hired with excellent service attitude. The training process should focus and emphasize the service culture in the organization . In past, cultural meanings were constructed by groups of individuals to meet the needs of their individual communities
Ancient Greek times to modern day, the value and importance of hospitality has greatly decreased. The Ancient Greeks considered hospitality to be the one of the most if not the most important value that they had. No matter what someone’s social status was, they were required to abide by the rules of hospitality. The value of hospitality is present throughout all of The Odyssey. Homer’s, The Odyssey takes place in Ancient Greece where hospitality was very important and had to be obeyed by both parts
Hospitality in Homer's Odyssey Hospitality: Greek philoxenia; literally “love of strangers.” Homer might have had such a definition in mind when he introduced the theme of hospitality to his epic poem the Odyssey. A multitude of reasons for the prominent position this theme plays, both in the Odyssey and perhaps in Homer’s own society, are hinted at in the introductory books, often referred to as the Telemachy. Just two of these, namely the hunger for news and the belief in divinity, are illustrated
in the hospitality industry is increasing by offering the similar and interchangeable services. It is because of two reasons; first, customers are seeking for fresh and unique services. For instance, customers instead of being loyal to the hotel, they will be the customer of hotels, which offer the best price with the best services. Second, paying more attention to the quality of services, because of changes in lifestyle and social interactions. Therefore, the managers in the hospitality organizations
GLOBALIZATION, OUTSOURSING AND ETHICS INCLUDED IN HOSPITALITY The essay will be talking about Globalization, outsourcing and ethics, which are some of the vital structure of hospitality and tourism management. I will be involving research from various different web pages, textbooks and academic material in order to complete the essay. The hospitality industry today has had the effect of markedly increasing not only international trade, but also cultural exchange. We are able to find a numerous
are those about exotic food, pool side fun and entertainment and alluring ambience at various hotels, while vacationing with parents and siblings, during school holidays. It was only natural therefore that I should have opted for a job in the hospitality-industry. Initially I took up a position at the Holiday Inn, and during the course of my service there, an incident happened, that not only brought me a prestigious award, but which is also illustrative of my professionalism and dedication. One
My experience serving for Georgia Athletic Hospitality has been beneficial in my search for a career in the field of Sports Management. Through this practicum I have learned more about what it is that I want to do, and I have also learned what paths I no longer want to pursue. I am thankful for the experiences I have had. The practicum has also helped me learn how to better handle a high paced environment. I was able to network with valuable contacts and form relationships that will help me in my
The hospitality is taken from the term ‘hospice’, meaning a house of rest for pilgrims during medieval times (Grottola, 1988). Hospitality may be defined as the reception of guest and catering to their needs and expectations, these may include food, beverage, lodging, and transportation, activities/Entertainment, shopping and supporting services. Hospitality entails a mixture of tangible and intangible factors that include the behaviors of employees and make available for guest’s security, psychological
Overview The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM), Sri Lanka’s largest hotel school, is a joint venture with William Angliss Institute (WAI), Australia. Based in the SLIIT campus in Malabe, we are a dedicated centre for Hospitality, Tourism, Foods and Events. William Angliss has a proud history of over 75 years. Our Melbourne campus annually hosts over 21,500 local clients and students, and 1,300 international students from over 45 countries with more than 100,000 graduates worldwide
The hospitality industry is an industry that focuses on customer satisfaction and meeting leisurely needs. The hospitality industry consists of fields within the service industry such as: restaurants, cruise line, lodging, and event planning and also within the tourism industry field. The hospitality industry mostly depends on the travellers’ availability of leisure time and disposable income and it is a several billion dollar industry. The hotel industry is a sector of the hospitality industry that