TODAY’S TOPIC ACCOMMODATION: History. Meaning. Types.
HISTORY: Accommodation is a very important part of the tourism infrastructure and development of tourism is a function of accommodation. It creates a home away from home for the tourist.It Believed started 12,000 years ago . Concept of accomodation started in Greece, ancient Rome.In 7th and 8th centuries Monasteries provided accommodation facility.
HOTELS HISTORY IN INDIA: In india temple,shrines , gurudwaras etc and most popoular source of accommodation in ancient India. Because in ancient time people usually travel only for pilgrimage and relegious purpose. IN 1903 TAJ GROUP started hotel service in India. Taj Mumbai is the first hotel of india .
Meaning: Somewhere to live or stay, often also providing food or other services and take care needs of guests. In return guest pay for consumtion of services.
TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION: PRIMARY ACCOMMODATION: SECONDARY ACCOMMODATION: HOTELS. RESORTS. CAPSULE HOTELS. AIRPORT HOTELS. CASINO HOTELS. HERITAGE HOTELS. OYO. INTERNATIONAL HOTELS. MOTELS. YOUTH HOSTELS. CAMPING SITES HOUSE BOATS. CARVANS. FARM HOUSES. IGLOO STAYS. B&B. AIR B&B.
The most famous and growing form of accommodation is hotel. The first hotel build on this earth is IN FLORENCE in 1282 in Italy. HOTELS.
FAMOUS HOTEL CHAINS IN THE WORLD:
Situated in open areas for eg : Costal,hills etc Tariff= 1500-2000 INR. Some locatins : Goa,Kerala Chennai etc RESORTS.
Situated mostly near airport mostly for travelers. Location: Aerocity (Delhi airport) AIRPORT HOTELS
CAPSULE HOTEL (POD HOTEL) URBAN PODS.
* Lavish Hotels. * Emperor Feels. * Ancient History. Location: Jaipur , Ajmer, Udaipur etc. Tariff 5000-5Lakhs HERITAGE HOTEL
* Easily available. * Affordable. * Easy to book Location: Mostaly in all parts of india and other foreign countries. Tariff: Starting from 400 OYO ROOMS
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* Mostly on highways. *Promoter Highway tourism. *Provide F&B and stay, Parking facility. Location: State or National Highways . MOTELS
* Adventures. * Economical. * Easy to Setup. * Less investment. Location: Manal,Kasol Etc Tariff=800-1000 PP with Food CAMP SITES
* Reasonalbe . *Backpackers. *Easily available. Locations: Mostly near educational institution or Bus stands ,Railway station. Tariff:400-500 pp YOUTH HOSTELS
# New experience. # Under nature. # Mobile accommodation. # Fresh Meals onboard. Location: Back Waters Kerala Dal lake Srinagar HOUSE BOATS
# All facility at one place. # Lavish. # Comfartable . Location: Mumbai,Goa etc Tariff 75000-200000 PER COUPLE LUXARY CRUISES
#Popular for solo travlers . #Economical # Basci facilities Location: Huda sectors, Apartments etc Tariff 400-500 approx B&B
#Popular #Adventures #Growing in Snowy areas. Location: Gulmarg,Manali,ETC Tariff: 2500-3000 per night. IGLOO STAYS
#Mobile Homes. #Lavish. # For Families. Location: Goa,Mumbai etc Tariff:5000-6000 per day CARVANS
CONCLUSION: In the end i conclude that accommodation are most important factor for growth of tourism. Because accommodation is basic necessity of every tourist. “NO HOTEL MEANS NO TOURISM”