Growth and Impact of Hospitality Industry

The video explores the history and evolution of the hotel industry, one of the oldest commercial sectors. It traces the origins of hospitality in India, highlighting the role of dharamsalas and chatrams in ancient times. The Industrial Revolution brought significant changes, transforming travel into a business necessity. Post-independence, the hospitality industry in India experienced rapid growth, with international hotel chains establishing operations. This growth led to increased job opportunities and the need for trained personnel, resulting in the creation of hotel management institutions.

What is one of the primary functions of the hotel industry?

• To provide entertainment

• To offer food and shelter

• To conduct business meetings

• To manufacture goods

In ancient India, what was a common practice for travelers seeking rest?

• Staying in luxury hotels

• Using public transport

• Resting under trees

• Booking online accommodations

Who were the early providers of hospitality services in India?

• Government officials

• Travel agencies

• Husband and wife teams

• Local merchants

What was the impact of dharamsalas and chatrams on travel?

• They were only for the wealthy

• They increased travel costs

• They provided free lodging and food

• They restricted travel

What significant change did the industrial revolution bring to the hospitality industry?

• Decrease in travel

• Introduction of luxury hotels

• Advancements in transportation

• Closure of inns

What is celebrated on September 27th as per the United World Tourism Organization?

• World Travel Day

• World Hospitality Day

• World Tourism Day

• World Hotel Day

What development in 1948 significantly boosted international travel to India?

• Construction of highways

• Launch of cruise ships

• Opening of new railways

• Introduction of international flight services

Which hotel chain started its first franchise in India in 1960?

• The Oberoi

• Hilton

• Hyatt

• Marriott

What has the growth of the hospitality industry in India led to?

• Decrease in job opportunities

• Increase in hotel management institutions

• Reduction in international visitors

• Closure of local inns

Which of the following is a result of the hospitality industry's expansion in India?

• Reduction in travel costs

• Decline in tourism

• Rise in job opportunities

• Decrease in hotel chains