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When you are travelling or working in the tourism industry, it is important to understand what the different types of accommodation are. Fortunately, the tourism industry is multifaceted and diverse; meaning that there are lots of types of accommodation to choose from when we travel!

Whether you are planning a trip for a family, a single backpacker or a group of students, there is something to suit everything in the accommodation sector. In this article I will provide an outline of the different types of accommodation, with plenty of examples thrown in too.

The different types of accommodation in the tourism industry

Bed and breakfasts, guest houses and home-stays, youth hostels, aparthotels, static or touring motorhomes, camping- tents, yurts, tepees etc, to conclude: types of accommodation, further reading.

Accommodation is a key component of tourism . When we travel, we need a place to stay!

There are many different types of accommodation to suit different budgets, different types of tourism and different types of customers. The role of an accommodation provider is to provide a safe and secure place for a tourist to stay. Standards differ between different providers and according to different budgets.

Below, I have outlined the most commonly found different types of accommodation and given some examples too. But, before you read on take a look at this handy animation about the types of accommodation that I made….!

Catered accommodation

Types of accommodation can be separated into two categories: catered and not catered.

Catered accommodation provides the tourist with food. The food may or may not be included in the price of the hotel.

Catering comes in different shapes are sizes and in different amounts. Half-board usually means that the tourist will be given breakfast and dinner as part of their hotel package. Full board means that they will be given three meals and all-inclusive means that they have unlimited food and drinks throughout the day. Bed a breakfast provides only breakfast.

Some accommodation is sold as ‘room-only’, but provides the opportunity for the tourist to purchase food at an additional cost. This is still classified as a catered accommodation type.

Catered accommodation is generally associated with a number of facilities including the following facilities:

• restaurant and bar
• housekeeping
• leisure facilities
• gym or health club
• conference and business facilities
• entertainment

Here are some of the most common types of accommodation that can be classified as catered.

Hotels are the most traditional and most common types of accommodation.

Hotels can be large or small. They can be independently owned businesses or they can be part of a hotel chain. Hotels may be part of a holiday resort.

Hotels are ranked using a star rating system. Hotels are awarded a grade between 1-5 stars (1 being the lowest, 5 being the highest). This tells the tourist what level of service to expect at the hotel.

My favourite hotel: We stayed at the  Radisson Blu hotel on Yas Island when we travelled to Abu Dhabi for our babymoon . This hotel was part of a beach resort that had excellent facilities. It was the perfect place to get some much needed R&R before the arrival of my baby!

A bed and breakfast is just as it sounds- a type of accommodation that offers a bed and a breakfast!

Bed a breakfast accommodations in the UK are traditional a type of guest house or home-stay. The owners typically live in the accommodation and separate their personal living space away from the guest space. Breakfast served is traditionally an English-style cooked breakfast.

Today, this traditional model of bed and breakfast accommodations does still exist, however the experience described above is not a given. In fact, any type of accommodation that offers breakfast as part of the deal can be described as a bed and breakfast, and the breakfast offered can range from continental to exotic- there doesn’t have to be a sausage or hash brown in sight!

My favourite bed and breakfast: 25 years ago my grandad purchased this beautiful house in a quaint village called Debenham in Suffolk. Sadly he passed away a few years after living here, but since this time his partner and her new husband have transformed this beautiful grade ii listed cottage into a bed and breakfast. They welcome guests from all over the UK and the rest of the world into their home (and cook them a delicious breakfast!).

You can take a look at/book a stay at Cherry Tree Cottage in Debenham, Suffolk on their website.

A guest house is essentially a house that welcomes guests. There is a fine line between a guest house and a bed and breakfast. While there is no hard and fast rule, guest houses tend to be bigger than bed and breakfast accommodations. Guest houses may or may not offer breakfast included in the price of the hotel room.

A homestay is intended to facilitate a deep cultural tourism experience. The intention is that you live and immerse yourself with a family in their home. However, my experience is that whilst many types of accommodation may advertise themselves as a ‘home-stay’, they are in reality just a guest house, with limited interaction between the hosts/owners and the guests.

My favourite guest house: Thailand is one of my favourite countries in the world and I LOVED my stay at Ashi Guesthouse Chiangdao in Chiang Mai. The owners were really friendly and there was such a welcoming atmosphere.

Chalets are typically found in ski resorts and can come on a self-catering or catered basis. Often they are available with your own personal chef!

Chalets are great if you are travelling in a group. Chalets come in different sizes and can fit different amounts of people. You can also opt for a shared chalet if your group size is small.

My favourite chalet: Chaletdorf Auszeit is a gorgeous chalet situated in the Austrian Apls. The chalets come with a private hot pot and sauna, a natural swimming pond and a chef!

A youth hostel is a type of accommodation designed to suit the needs of those on a budget. Whilst anyone can stay in a youth hostel, they are largely aimed at young people.

Youth hostels will often provide dormitory-style accommodation, with shared rooms and bunk beds.

This type of accommodation is perfect for group tours and educational trips.

My favourite youth hostel – In my previous job as Course Team Leader at a UK college we took our students on a residential visit each year to Edinburgh and stayed at the Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel. The hostel was brilliant- it had a restaurant and bar, areas for the students to chill out and relax and a games room!

Self-catered or non-catered accommodation

Self-catered and non-catered accommodation are types of accommodation that do not offer food. Self-catered accommodations offer cooking facilities, such as a small kitchen and cooking equipment. Non-catered accommodation is likely a room-only accommodation with no cooking facilities.

Products and services that are typically offered in self-catered and non-catered accommodation options include the following:

• caravan pitch
• sports facilities
• laundry facilities

Self catering accommodation has become more popular in recent years with the growth of the sharing economy . Properties owners can now easily rent their accommodation to tourists through intermediaries, who connect the tourist with the property owner.

My favourite is Airbnb . We use Airbnb all the time! We have found some fantastic bargains and unique properties over the years. You can read more about why I love Airbnb here .

Here is a little bit more detail about some of the most common self-catered or non-catered types of accommodation.

A cottage is typically a small, cosy house that is classed as being old or traditional. Cottages are quintessential British homes that are often found in semi-rural locations.

Because of their unique character, culture and heritage, cottages make for popular holiday homes.

Cottages provide tourists with the opportunity for a ‘home from home’ experience. Guests can usually cook, do laundry and watch TV as they would in their own home.

My favourite cottage: We stayed in Cheddar , Somerset for two months and we LOVED living in this beautiful country cottage! Strawberry Rose Cottage is a traditional three bedroom cottage with a gorgeous open fire place and a little outside courtyard. The cottage had everything we needed from kids cutlery and a high chair to matches to light the fire and a tumble dryer. I couldn’t have asked for any more, IT WAS JUST PERFECT!

Apartments are a popular self-catering accommodation option. Apartments are found in many areas, but are most common in built up areas such as towns and cities and busy resorts.

Apartments can be large or small and can range from short-term to long-term lets.

My favourite apartment: Shanghai is a city of high-rise buildings and sky-scrapers. It is also a city that doesn’t cater particularly well to those who want to self-cater. This is because people often eat out in China (and much of Asia too). So, we were thrilled to find the  Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residence . This apartment was perfect for us. With two bedrooms and a long, it allowed us to enjoy a glass of wine on the sofa after putting the kids to bed!

Some people choose to stay on a boat during their holiday- and what a cool experience!

No, I’m not talking about cruise tourism . I am talking about hiring your own private boat and sleeping on it-cool, huh?

You can stay on a many different types of boats , from yachts, to canal boats, to house boats.

My favourite boat: Staying on a house boat in Kerala was a once in a lifetime experience. Houseboats in this part of India are iconic and you will see them throughout the waterways, known as the ‘Venice of the East.

Log cabins are popular in countries with cooler weather, such as ski destinations.

Log cabins are defined by the material that they are built with- logs. They can be small or large and have varying facilities inside.

My favourite log cabin: We found this beautiful log can near Vancouver, Canada on Airbnb . It was so peaceful and we were surrounded by nature (including bears!). We had the lake all to ourselves and the log cabin came with a canoe too.

As I mentioned before, chalets can be both catered and self-catered. Scroll back up to read more about what a chalet is.

A motel is basically a hotel room with a parking space.

Motels are popular in the USA.

Motels usually offer simple room-only accommodation, but some may have simple cooking facilities.

My favourite motel: The the USA the main method of getting around is by car, so if you car travelling around a lot it makes sense to stay in a motel. We stayed here during our road trip across the USA and this spot in Los Angeles was super convenient.

An aparthotel offers a combination of what you get in a typically hotel with the facilities associated with an apartment. Some claim that this offers ‘the best of both worlds’.

My favourite aparthotel: We loved the Aparthotel Stare Miasto in Krakow, Poland. This accommodation option was quirky, stylish and oh so much fun!

Caravans can be transported from place to place, or they can be situated in one location.

In the UK, caravan parks are very popular. Most are located close to the seaside. Some caravan parks are part of well-known holiday parks, such as Butlins , Pontins or Haven.

My favourite caravan: I went to Parkside Caravans many during during my childhood. I have fond childhood memories of converting the dining table into a bed and playing with the kids from the caravan next door until dusk. Happy memories!

A motorhome is just as it sounds- a home that has a motor!

A motorhome is a vehicle that enables you to travel in it by day and sleep in it by night.

Some motorhomes are the size of small vans, with limited facilities and functions. Other motorhomes are large recreational vehicles (RVs) that come with all the mod cons including a kitchen and bathroom.

Motorhomes are very popular in the USA and in Australia , where road trips are common.

My favourite motorhome: I hope to do a road trip through Australia in a camper van like this with my family in the future! It looks like soooo much fun!

Camping is often one of the cheapest types of accommodation, especially if you have your own tent. All you need to do is pay for your spot on a camp site (or find a place where you are allowed to camp for free), and you’re all set.

Many camp sites also offer camping with additional amenities, such as a bed, wardrobe, lamps etc. This is often referred to as glamping .

Yurts (traditional Mongolian tents), teepees and other unusual types of tents are very popular these days too, however, these options do come with a higher price tag.

My favourite camping experience: My friend and I went on a camping trip through France and Spain and we LOVED it. We simply pitched up the tent where ever we found a campsite at the end of the day, cracked open the wine and put the world to rights under the stars. It was just fabulous!

Hostels are pretty much the same as youth hostels, except for they may not provide provisions for catering. Some hostels have a communal area, such as a seating area or kitchen, whereas other may not.

There are many different types of accommodation to choose from when you are travelling, and I have been fortunate enough to try most of them out myself! Types of accommodation can generally be classified as either catered or self-catered/non-catered. Within these two categories there are many different accommodation options available to you.

If you want to learn more about the travel and tourism industry or if you are a travel and tourism student, I strongly suggest you consult the texts listed in the further reading section below. These books are core texts for travel and tourism students, covering all of the fundamental tourism management topics that you will surely be studying.

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Water use is water that is withdrawn from its source for a specific purpose (agriculture, industry, etc.). Water demands by the tourism accommodation sector are usually classified in the wider category of domestic water use. Whereas the term water consumption is defined as the portion of water use that is not returned to the original source after being withdrawn, in studies addressing domestic water, “use,” and “consumption” are often used interchangeably.

Tourism accommodation sector is part of the hospitality industry, which specializes in offering lodging (e.g., hotels, youth hostels, campsites, motels) to travelers.

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MAHESH K U M A R BAIRWA

It is indeed a matter of great pleasure for us to bring this edition to you in the form edited book on “Recent Trends in Tourism and Hospitality” ompiled from the thoughts and ideas of some of the foremost professionals from academia and industry. The articles, research studies, and case studies related to tourism and the hospitality industry in the contemporary world, where globalization, digitalization, artificial intelligence, etc. have changed the industry tremendously in the last two decades especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors are experts in the field and have extensive experience working with tourism and hospitality businesses and academia around the globe. Their understanding of tourism and hospitality ensures that the end result is a book that clearly explains the theoretical and practical concepts which impact the day-to-day activities of the businesses. Simultaneously show the array of implications that may be beneficial for all the stakeholders of the industry viz. society, government, entrepreneurs, etc. This book has an international approach, which is essentially important in this era of globalization. The tourism and hospitality businesses have become internationalized, where domestic companies are penetrating into global markets and vice versa, the international chain hotels, and travel companies are making a presence in the domestic market as well. Therefore it is crucial for academia to add knowledge of the latest dimensions in the field of travel and hospitality business. This book gives deep insights into the various trends already emerged and are popular amongst the industry as well as tourists, and a lot more to emerge. This book will really help peers get acquainted with recent trends and create a framework in their minds accordingly. Editors and contributing authors hope that the compilation will help you. Further new editions with cutting-edge ideas and emerging topics will strengthen in creating the land mark knowledge house of the tourism and hospitality industry. Dear readers and intellects, please feel free to share your thoughts and knowledge with us, so that we may be able to incorporate those in our future edition of the book with more insights into the relevant areas. Prof. (Dr.) Swapna Patawari Mahesh Kumar Bairwa

ijifr journal

India, as a tourist destination provides an array of attractions, ranging from popular beaches, hill stations, forests, lakes and other places of scenic beauty to the caves of Ajanta and Ellora, magnificent monuments like the Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar, the palaces and forts of Rajasthan, the monasteries of Sikkim, the tea plantations of Assam, the coffee plantations of Karnataka, the houseboats of Kashmir, the temples of the South, the churches of Goa; to name a few. The sheer variety of choice that a traveller in this country has is stupendous. International visitors find this allure of India irresistible. Domestic travellers too are eager to experience these magnificent destinations that their country has to offer, that rival the best in the world. The Indian tradition of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' means that the guest is God. They are accorded the highest place of honour in the house. This was a background for the concept of Homestays in India which is now an emerging trend in the hospitality business in the country. Homestays can be explained as a form of tourism where travellers get to stay as guests in a private home for a fee. They have their own room with facilities like attached bathrooms and home-cooked fresh meals, and experience the real essence of the destination and its unique culture, which the traveller might inadvertently miss out on while staying in conventional accommodation like hotels.

Nim Ong Lepcha

Based on a rural homestay of north east state of india (sikkim) followed by north district..

The backpacker market segment is recognized as one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism trade. Despite its growth, literature suggests that the peculiar characteristics of backpackers predispose them to varied forms of risks. Consequently, the study sought to examine backpackers’ perspectives on issues concerning risk in the Cape Coast-Elmina area. Data were obtained from 387 backpackers to the Cape Coast-Elmina area in Ghana using the systematic sampling method. A Chi-square test was performed to explore the relationship between backpackers’ perception of risk and their travel and sociodemographic characteristics. Making inference to the perceived risk theory, the study identified three main risk reas, health, finance and crime, to be of concern to backpackers surveyed from the study area. The results suggest significant associations between some sociodemographic characteristics (gender and highest level of education) and risk perception. Likewise, some significant associations were observed between the respondents’ perception of risk and their length of stay, accommodation preference and travel party size.

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