Hospitia (Latin), or now known as, Hospitality, derived from the early Classical Romans. To them, hospitality was a divine right. In Classical Rome, Hospitality brought expectations: A warm welcome, food, a comfortable place to sit, charming company and entertainment. The host was expected to ensure the needs of his guests were seen to.
Hospitality in Rome was never exercised in an indiscriminating manner. However, the City observes the custom of the laws of hospitality and determines the host's nobility and social standing. It was deemed as an honourable duty to receive distinguished guests into the house, without any formal agreement between the parties.This became known as public hospitality. In fact, these personal bonds formed the public ties of hospitality, as quoted, "
After recovering from their wounds, some left for their homes, to tell of the kind hospitality that they had received; many remained behind out of affection for their hosts and the City." The basic kinds of establishments were for accommodation and food & drinks.
In the 1950s, categories were formed for commercial hospitality establishments:
Commercial hospitality businesses existed for travellers, merchants and sailors who came to trade, sell or are stopping overnight along to the way to other destinations.
In a nutshell, the practice of hospitality was viewed in a positive light, and played an important part in lessening conflicts among the goers and instead build friendships among guests and hosts.
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