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   Hos·pi·tal·i·ty

   /ˌhäspəˈtalədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers: "Scotland is renowned for its hospitality" Similar friendlinesshospitablenesswelcomewarm receptionhelpfulnessneighborlinesswarmthwarm-heartednesskindnesskind-heartednesscongenialitygenialitysociabilityconvivialitycordialityamicabilityamenabilitygenerosityliberalitybountifulnessopen-handednessOpposite unfriendliness
   • ▪ the business of providing food, drink, and accommodation for customers of restaurants, bars, etc. or guests at hotels: "he said that young people learn valuable skills by taking jobs in hospitality" Similar entertainmentcateringfoodaccommodation
   • ▪ food, drink, and entertainment provided by a company for business associates: "business trips and corporate hospitality"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French hospitalite, from Latin hospitalitas, from hospitalis ‘hospitable’ (see hospital).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HospitalityHospitality - Wikipedia

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   Hospitality is the relationship of a host towards a guest, wherein the host receives the guest with some amount of goodwill and welcome. This includes the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hospitalityHospitality Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HOSPITALITY is hospitable treatment, reception, or disposition. How to use hospitality in a sentence.

4. hoteltechreport.com › news › what-is-hospitalityWhat is Hospitality? An In-Depth Look For Professionals

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   Jan 26, 2022 · Hospitality is about trust and empowering staff, first and foremost. Restaurateur Danny Meyer, who recently announced a partnership with Hyatt’s newest brand Caption, centers his philosophy of “enlightened hospitality” on hiring great employees.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › hospitalityHOSPITALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HOSPITALITY definition: 1. the act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors: 2. food, drink, entertainment…. Learn more.

6. www.ehl.edu › en › what-is-hospitalityWhat is Tourism and Hospitality Management? - EHL

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   What is hospitality? Hospitality means extending a welcome to guests or offering a home away from home, and the word is derived from the Latin word “hospes” meaning host, visitor or stranger.

7. www.cvent.com › en › blogWhat Is the Hospitality Industry? Your Complete Guide

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   Nov 8, 2023 · What does hospitality mean? What is the hospitality industry, exactly? Where and how did it begin? This post answers all those questions and more as we explore the past, present, and future of hospitality.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › hospitalityHOSPITALITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HOSPITALITY meaning: 1. the act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors: 2. food, drink, entertainment…. Learn more.