The history of hotels originates in ancient times. The first hotels were taverns, references to which can be found in the manuscripts of ancient Greece and ancient Rome. Travels in those distant times were long, the speed of movement was small, and unfamiliar lands dangerous. Travelers willingly paid for any roof over their heads, where they could take a rest along the way. Demand, as you know, gives rise to supply, and inns began to grow like mushrooms on main roads. It does not take several centuries, as inns are segmented by the level of service. Appear such where the person cannot stop without the special document confirming his high status. Continue reading →