hospitability
Hospitability refers to the quality or practice of receiving and treating guests with warmth, generosity, and courtesy. It encompasses acts such as offering shelter, food, drink, and assistance, as well as creating a welcoming environment for visitors. The term is closely related to hospitality, but hospitability is often considered less common in contemporary usage, with hospitality being the standard noun for the broader social and economic phenomenon.
Historically, hospitability has been a central obligation in many cultures. In traditional societies, hosting travelers could
In modern usage, hospitability intersects with the hospitality industry, which includes hotels, restaurants, event management, and
The concept also extends to digital and service contexts, where online reviews, customer experience design, and