9 quirky U.S. hotel traditions___Lei chen

Summary

In the article” 9 quirky U.S. hotel traditions”, author Jill Becker introduces 9 quirky hotel traditions in the US in order to help people to realize American culture. Becker says that these traditions can let people’s tour get more fun. First, Becker claims that in the Marco Island, Florida, the beach will a lot people to host the party included the show, blowing of the conch shell , and 15-minite Polynesian fire dance every day at dusk. Second, Becker illustrates that a famous parade of the Peabody's ducks at Memphis, Tennessee , which is a two days parade through downtown by waddles. Third, he says that Manhattan region uses homeless cat, all the female called Matilda and the males all called Hamlet, as mascot and guests.

Fourth, he shows that in St. Regis Atlanta, each day dinner the restaurant use Chateau Laguiole to open champagne in order to attract guests. Fifth, the writer explains that Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort has special actives such as kayaking , horseback riding and so on. Sixth, the author explains why the sport of Le Pavillon is such famous. Seventh, Becker says that Griswold Inn, which is a have long history inn, support each visitor to free lunch. Eighth, the writer tells us that a Hawaiian royalty invented a game called Lele Kawa on long time ago. Finally, in Westin St. Francis has an interesting service, which helps each client to clean their coins.  

Comments

As a hospitality major student, from this article I learn a lot of US cultural knowledge. US hotel has a lot of different culture for China. Compared to Chinese culture, I think that culture of US hospitality gives people to more sense of relax. They focus on more details and have very interesting strategy which is Chinese hotel do not. For instance, duck parade. Chinese hotel does not focus on feeling of children. They like to use luxury decoration and expensive foods to attract to adults. It is because that Chinese parents sometimes choose hotel does not care about children feeling. Moreover, harboring homeless cat in China is amazing. The hotel manager thinks that the cat will dirty their hotel. I guess that it is a culture problem. However, I consider that Chinese hotel should learn these US points. Do not ever let luxuries become first.

Link: http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/27/travel/hotel-traditions/index.html?hpt=tr_bn9