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Segments of the Hospitality Industry

An MD graduate of the University of Glasgow School of Medicine, Dr. Bharat Lall oversees the operation of nine hotels as the president and chief executive officer of Pinnacle Hotels USA. In this capacity, Bharat Lall, MD, employs a staff of more than 550.

The hospitality industry is composed of three segments: Lodging, food services, and travel.

Lodging
These businesses offer overnight accommodations to guests and include hotels, motels, inns, resorts, and institutional lodging. The staff at any lodging business aims to provide customers with comfortable experiences and superior customer service. Many lodgings offer unique guest services and accommodations, such as multiple rooms for rent and kitchen areas.

Food Services
As the most prominent segment of the U.S. hospitality industry, the food service industry supplies half of all meals in the country. Food-and-drink businesses typically include restaurants and catering businesses. In addition, food service often complements other hospitality businesses, such as hotels, to enhance the overall customer experience.

Travel
This segment provides the services that consumers need to travel for business and recreation. In addition to airline companies, the travel segment includes cruise lines and tourism agencies. By utilizing services from multiple other hospitality segments, the travel industry supports a number of international economies.                            
Segments of the Hospitality Industry
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An MD graduate of the University of Glasgow School of Medicine, Dr. Bharat Lall oversees the operation of nine hotels as the president and chief Read More

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