hospitality

hospitality
hospitality hos‧pi‧tal‧i‧ty [ˌhɒspˈtælti ǁ ˌhɑː-] noun [uncountable]
MARKETING services such as food and drink that an organization provides for guests at a special event:

• There was a reception in the hospitality suite before the game.

ˌcorporate hospiˈtality MARKETING
when companies entertain clients, take them on trips etc in order to get business:

• The Seurat exhibition will be popular for corporate hospitality, mainly through breakfast meetings.

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hospitality UK US /ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/ noun [U]
► MARKETING the food, drink, entertainment, etc. that an organization provides for guests or customers: »

He has promoted the magazine with the provision of very generous hospitality at party conferences.

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The marketing director has hired a hospitality suite at the stadium for today's rugby game.

→ See also CORPORATE HOSPITALITY(Cf. ↑corporate hospitality)
► COMMERCE the group of businesses such as hotels, bars, and restaurants that provide food, drink, or a place to sleep: »

We offer high-quality training for people working in hospitality, leisure, and tourism.

► friendly and welcoming behaviour towards guests or customers: »

The atmosphere and hospitality of the smaller office made a great impression on all of our customers.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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