Author: S. Wang Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 7 March 2024; Revised 22 April 2024; Accepted 7 May 2024; Available online 1 June 2024; Version of Record 1 June 2024. Abstract The history of hotels reflects the broader development of mobility, commerce, urbanization, and service culture across civilizations. What began as simple shelter for merchants, pilgrims, and travelers gradually developed into a complex hospitality system shaped by economic growth, technolo

Author: L. Zhang Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 9 March 2024; Revised 24 April 2024; Accepted 9 May 2024; Available online 1 June 2024; Version of Record 1 June 2024. Abstract The restaurant industry has developed through a long historical process shaped by economic change, urban growth, mobility, social differentiation, technological innovation, and changing cultural expectations surrounding food. This article examines the evolution of restaurants from ancient