HOSPITALITY SECTOR
There are different types of hotels, according to the level of service and facilities they offer, and their target customers.
HOTEL
BUDEGET HOTELS: offer no-frills services
RESORT HOTELS: luxurious and provide many facilities
BOUTIQUE HOTELS: luxurious and stylish in design and set unique locations
AIRPORT HOTELS: provide accomodation to airline crews and staff, people travelling on business trips..
BUSINESS AND CONFERENCE HOTELS: offer business and recreational services
ECO-HOTELS: they are built using eco-friendly materials
Serviced accomodation can be divide into two categories: hotel and guest accomodation
The accomodation includes two main categories:
Self-catering accomodation is when people have to make their own cooking and cleaning. Apartments, villas, cottages are example of self-catering accomodation
Serviced accomodation: refers to a service provided together with an overnight stay. Hotel are an example of serviced accomodation
Guest accommodation establishments are mainly family business, in which owners earn money by letting the extra space they have available in their homes or properties
GUEST ACCOMODATION
SERVICED APARTMENTS: offer comfort, privacy and flexibility
FARMHOUSES: have rustic accomodation
GUESTHOUSES: have more rooms than B&B
COUNTRY INN/ PUB: offer bar and food at lunchtime and in the evening
BED AND BREAKFAST: offer a room and breakfast
Divided into:
SELF-CATERING refers to all those types of accomodation in which people have to do their cleaning,shopping and cooking. Generally, all self-catering properties are supplied with household appliances and equipment such as cultery and crockery
CAMPING; CARAVAN AND MOTORHOME PARKS: are an excellent and inexpensive choice for nature lovers
HALLS OF RESIDENCE: are generally made up of a block of self-catering flats with a number of en-suite bedroom in each
YOUTH HOSTELS: are a great way to travel on a budget and have a fantastic social experience at the same time. Offer private and shared rooms for individuals, couples, and groups in DORMITORIES
BACKPACKING are from palce to place, or taking a short city break, travelling on their own or as a part of a group
HOUSESBOATS: for tourists that enjoy cruising
HOME EXCHANGE OR HOUSE SWAP: two parties agree to swap their homes for a set period of time thus saving on accommodation
CHALETS AND CABINS: are common in mountain areas
COTTAGES AND BUNGALOWS: usually located in coastal or rural settings
STUDIOS: small flats that combine living room, bedroom and kitchenette into one single room
HOLIDAY RENTED PROPERTIES: most suitable for families, older people or larger groups.
