HISTORY OF THE
LODGING
INDUSTRY
, Ancient History
Classic Greek and Roman Days
In ancient Greece, hospitality was provided by certain
elements of religion: missionaries, priests and pilgrims
formed a very large part of the traveling public.
The accommodations were meager, providing only
shelter and the barest of sustenance.
In the earliest times, they were operated by slaves
who belonged to the temples or holy places.
Gradually, freemen replaced the slaves, but even they
were considered to be of low social prestige.
LODGING
INDUSTRY
, Ancient History
Classic Greek and Roman Days
In ancient Greece, hospitality was provided by certain
elements of religion: missionaries, priests and pilgrims
formed a very large part of the traveling public.
The accommodations were meager, providing only
shelter and the barest of sustenance.
In the earliest times, they were operated by slaves
who belonged to the temples or holy places.
Gradually, freemen replaced the slaves, but even they
were considered to be of low social prestige.
