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
Both words refer to an economic sector in which guests are served. "Gastronomie" mainly refers to restaurants, cafés, and similar businesses, while "Gastgewerbe" also includes accommodating guests. Use "Gastronomie" for serving guests and "Gastgewerbe" when hotels or guesthouses are included as well.
Sie arbeitet im Gastgewerbe und betreut Gäste in einem Hotel.
She works in the hospitality industry and looks after guests in a hotel.
Sie arbeitet in der Gastronomie und bedient Gäste in einem Restaurant.
She works in the restaurant industry and serves guests in a restaurant.
