This document provides an overview of the hotel industries. It begins with defining a hotel as an establishment that provides paid lodging and accommodation on a short-term basis. It then discusses the classification of hotels based on location, property type, pricing plans, clientele, and length of stay. It provides definitions for what the hotel industry and hotel marketing strategy entail. It notes that the hospitality sector, which includes hotels, is one of the fastest growing sectors in India. It also discusses the importance of comfort, security, privacy, convenience, and cleanliness for hotel guests.