Hospitality and Wellbeing Across Cultures

Hospitality research has largely been confined to the tourism and hospitality industry. Fortunately, there is a growing interest in non-commercial hospitality. This chapter explores the attitudes and behaviors related to welcoming others. It traces the history of the concept, discusses the psychological aspects of hospitality, and reviews literature linking hospitality with wellbeing. The chapter closes with a discussion of qualitative and thematic aspects of hospitality.