There are typically 13 different sectors found within the hospitality and catering industry all with their own target consumer and specific service on offer. Here are the varying business markets within the industry with a brief description.
• Hotels - The hotel sector is the largest aspect of the 'accommodation' sector. They can range from one or two bed guesthouses to vast luxury hotels.
• Events - Companies in the events business organizing openings, galas and parties for businesses and individuals.
• Travel services - This is made up of companies that provide travel arrangements for businesses who pay a fee for the logistical duties that are undertaken for them.
• Tourist services - An arrangement service that organizes travel options, excursions or accommodation for individuals and groups.
• Visitor attractions - This can be anything from a bicycle museum to a theme park, such as Disneyland.
• Self catering - This is un-serviced accommodation without the provision of a catered food service.
• Pubs, bars and nightclubs - Premises licensed to serve liquor.
• Gambling - Casinos, gaming halls, etc
• Contract catering - These businesses provided food and drink for business and private parties.
• Membership clubs - This is a club that has a no entry policy unless affiliated with the organization.
• Hostels - Hostel accommodation is usually made up of bunk beds with four to six people sharing a room and bathroom facilities.
• Holiday parks - Usually a mix of serviced and self catered accommodation. Often equipped with plenty of leisure facilities like swimming pools and play parks.
• Hotels - The hotel sector is the largest aspect of the 'accommodation' sector. They can range from one or two bed guesthouses to vast luxury hotels.
• Events - Companies in the events business organizing openings, galas and parties for businesses and individuals.
• Travel services - This is made up of companies that provide travel arrangements for businesses who pay a fee for the logistical duties that are undertaken for them.
• Tourist services - An arrangement service that organizes travel options, excursions or accommodation for individuals and groups.
• Visitor attractions - This can be anything from a bicycle museum to a theme park, such as Disneyland.
• Self catering - This is un-serviced accommodation without the provision of a catered food service.
• Pubs, bars and nightclubs - Premises licensed to serve liquor.
• Gambling - Casinos, gaming halls, etc
• Contract catering - These businesses provided food and drink for business and private parties.
• Membership clubs - This is a club that has a no entry policy unless affiliated with the organization.
• Hostels - Hostel accommodation is usually made up of bunk beds with four to six people sharing a room and bathroom facilities.
• Holiday parks - Usually a mix of serviced and self catered accommodation. Often equipped with plenty of leisure facilities like swimming pools and play parks.
