hospitality industry
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hospitality industry
The sector of the economy concerned with accommodating and serving guests. This includes hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and inns.
Viele Studenten jobben im Gastgewerbe, um sich ihr Studium zu finanzieren.
Many students work part-time in the hospitality industry to finance their studies.
The word 'Gastgewerbe' (hospitality industry) is made up of 'Gast' (guest) and 'Gewerbe' (trade, branch of business). So it literally refers to the business involving guests.
Das Gastgewerbe ist ein wichtiger Arbeitgeber in der Region.
The hospitality industry is an important employer in the region.
'Gastgewerbe' (hospitality industry) is the official and economic umbrella term for the entire sector. It is often used in news reports, statistics, and formal contexts.
Die Umsätze im Gastgewerbe sind im letzten Quartal gestiegen.
Revenues in the hospitality industry rose last quarter.
When talking about work in this industry, the preposition 'in' with the dative is almost always used: 'im Gastgewerbe arbeiten' (to work in the hospitality industry) or 'im Gastgewerbe tätig sein' (to be employed in the hospitality industry).
Er hat eine Ausbildung im Gastgewerbe gemacht.
He completed vocational training in the hospitality industry.
gastronomy / restaurant
'die Gastronomie' and 'das Gastgewerbe' both talk about businesses that serve guests. For that reason, they can seem similar in some texts. 'die Gastronomie' more specifically means the area of food and drink, that is, restaurants, cafés, bars, and inns. 'das Gastgewerbe' is broader: it also includes hotels, guesthouses, and other accommodation. There is a risk of confusion because restaurants and hotels are often mentioned together. A simple rule is: Gastronomie = serving food and drinks, Gastgewerbe = serving food and drinks plus accommodation.
Das Gastgewerbe leidet, wenn weniger Menschen reisen und auch die Hotels leer bleiben.
The hospitality industry suffers when fewer people travel and the hotels also remain empty.
Viele Betriebe in der Gastronomie suchen im Sommer zusätzliche Kellner.
Many businesses in the restaurant industry look for additional waiters in the summer.