Hospitality is very broad. Whether you are planning a trip or an event or just a meal out with your family, you are engaging with hospitality.

The first thing many people think of when they think about hospitality is a hotel or motel. As your home away from home, it’s important that a hotel have a warm and friendly environment to make you feel comfortable. All of the people you encounter at a hotel, from the front desk manager to the housekeeper to the concierge, are focused on making you feel welcome.

Food and beverage is also a huge industry within hospitality. This includes banquet facilities and caterers for special events or any of the restaurants or bars you may visit on a regular basis. When people think about hospitality jobs in this sector, that include everyone from hosts and servers to cooks and bartenders, coat check attendants, and valet parkers.

When you are planning a trip or an event in particular, you want to research before booking anything or signing any contracts. These can be larger financial commitments to businesses you are using for a first time, so you want to make sure you make informed decisions.

Always search online for reviews of the businesses you are considering. Friends and family will also have recommendations from their experiences. You can also check BBB.org for complaints against the businesses and to see if they are BBB Accredited Businesses.

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