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