This document provides information about the hospitality industry and different types of hotels. It defines a hotel as an establishment that provides short-term paid lodging, conference facilities, and social services. Hotels offer amenities like rooms, restaurants, bars, pools, and meeting spaces. They fulfill guests' needs by providing temporary accommodation, food, and services away from home. Hotels are also used to host conferences and events. The hotel industry requires significant capital and labor. Hotels operate 24/7 and aim to treat customers well. Hotels can be classified based on location, size, type of guests, payment plans, price, and length of stay. The document aims to develop knowledge about the hospitality industry.