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Early 1900s - Waldorf Astoria and Ski Lodges

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Early 1900s - Waldorf Astoria and Ski Lodges

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The Waldorf Astoria was a critical event in lodging history. Due to the intense expansion in emigration during the early 1900s, lodging was sought out by travelers. So, as a result of the demand for lodging, the first Waldorf Astoria hotel opened in New York and was the first in a long line of hotels. During this time many ski lodges were founded in order to further meet the demand for lodging

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Due to a huge consumer boom after WW2 in the lodging industry, the lodging industry grew exponentially, and many of the hotels we know today, like Marriott and Hyatt were established during this era. An important development during this era was also the start of room service in hotels and also including TVs in hotel rooms

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The 1960s are truly when the lodging business became what we know today. During this time, more accommodations and services were offered at hotels and rooms grew bigger than they were before. These changes helped people see hotels like a new home. Alongside these changes, many hotel companies and lodging companies started new hotel lines that were specifically suited for certain needs of the consumer

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Around the same time hotels started becoming what they are today, motels started gaining popularity. Motels offered a great, low cost alternative to hotels during this time period, due to the fact that many couldn't afford lodging at hotels due to high prices and luxury features

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In 1972, the first island resort was founded in the Maldives. This was of much concern since many thought the islands were not suitable for lodging or tourism but nevertheless, the resort still opened. This turned out to be a great idea and laid the groundwork for many other all inclusive resorts in the future, many being situated along beaches or tropical islands

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Airbnb is very recent innovation in the lodging industry. It works like a marketplace for people who want to rent out their home to visitors who want a place to stay. In this app, owners get all the revenue from the visitors while the visitors stay as long as they paid for in the accommodation

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Due to huge technological advancements that were made in the 2000s, hotels and other lodging services have had to adapt to meet consumers' needs. Whether that be USB ports in hotels, or robots for maximum comfort, the lodging business has adapted significantly to survive in a new society with new needs