Boutique hotels have changed the hotel industry
According to the social reporter of Moj news agency, the tourism industry as one of the income-generating industries after the oil and automobile industries is attracting the attention of all the countries of the world. As a leading economic sector, tourism development can become the basis for sustainable development and also have positive social, cultural and political spillover effects in the country and internationally.
Today, most of the world’s cities have gained such attractiveness that they host a large number of domestic and foreign tourists every year. It goes without saying that urban tourism is generally influenced by the accommodation sector, and hotels are one of the main and dynamic sectors of the tourism industry in every country. Today, due to the consideration of sustainability conditions and the importance of environmental, socio-cultural issues, the tastes of many tourists have changed in the matter of accommodation and the increasing demands for different types of hotels such as eco hotels, ecolodges, green hotels and Boutique hotel it has been created. The boutique hotel consists of unique architecture and design, which are mainly based on the architecture of the region and have the least harmful effects on the environment.
The importance of this issue caused the reporter of Moj news agency to have an interview with “Mohammed Hossam Khodabandeh”, a tourism and hotel expert.
Culture, history and authenticity are the most important features of boutique hotels
Khodabandeh, stating that tourists in boutique hotels experience the oldest objects, the most special spaces of life and even life in the heart of nature, said: considering that these capacities are sufficient in different parts of the country and there are fewer studies in the field of boutique hotels conducted in the country, therefore, it is necessary to carry out this investigation in different regions and to investigate the effect that these types of hotels can have on the development of urban tourism.
He further stated: The most important features of a boutique hotel are its culture, history and authenticity. These types of hotels are not part of a chain and provide unique and interesting services. Boutique hotels are known for having an interactive space such as a living room and a library with the center of social events and numerous quality features specific to the room.
Boutique hotels have changed the hotel industry
This hotel expert explained that boutique hotels appeared for the first time in 1980, and said: two initial boutique hotels, one in South Kensington, London, called the Belize Hotel, and the other Bedford Hotel, are among the first boutique hotels in the world. In fact, according to many experts, the emergence of boutique hotels has been proposed as a reaction against mass tourism, which originates in the evolution of some well-known bed and breakfast establishments. In fact, there is no single definition for a boutique hotel, but it is the presentation of its features that can define it. Acceptance of this concept is related to customers’ understanding of what they expect.
Types of boutique hotels
He further stated: Boutique hotels can be divided into two categories: boutique hotels located in urban areas and boutique hotels located in cozy and recreational destinations. Urban boutique hotels are not only chosen because of their accessibility, but people sometimes prefer them because of the features of the city where such hotels are located. Resort boutique hotels, modern and with a local element, are secluded and located in the corners of islands or mountainous areas.
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The beginning of boutique hotels in Iran
Khodabandeh stated that boutique hotels have started operating in Iran since 1397, and said: Since 1397, the attention of the private sector and the cultural heritage organization has been drawn to the capacity of unused historical and old places in the traditional context of cities, and now this capacity It is used to transform the use of suspended historical buildings into a boutique hotel. The existence of a large number of old buildings and buildings has led to the construction of boutique hotels in the country. In fact, these hotels can be considered as a center for the growth of innovation and technology and are considered a key factor in urban economic development. Also, the construction of accommodation centers and hotels with sustainable and luxury design near tourist attractions is sustainable, and this emphasizes the role of boutique hotels in the environmental aspect of urban tourism.