The document summarizes the origin and development of the hotel industry. It traces the concept of hospitality back to ancient Greece and Rome. Organized inns emerged in Europe in the 13th century and coffee houses opened in the 17th century. The industrial revolution spurred the growth of English inns. The first hotel building was constructed in New York City in 1794. The hotel industry developed further in the 19th century with elegant hotels opening across Europe and North America. In India, hotels emerged under the Mughals and British and the Taj Mahal Hotel opened in 1903, establishing the Taj Group. Other major Indian hotel chains discussed include Oberoi, ITC Welcomgroup, and ITDC.