Hotelier

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Hotelier

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

hoh-TEL-ee-ay  /həʊˈtɛlɪeɪ/

Definition

A person who owns or manages a hotel.

Plain meaning

A hotelier is someone who owns or runs a hotel. The word is used for professional hotel owners and operators, from the proprietor of a small bed-and-breakfast to the CEO of a global hotel chain. It is a French-derived word with a distinctly professional and slightly formal tone.

Register

Professional and slightly formal. Hotelier is used in industry, journalism, and professional contexts. It is the standard professional title for hotel owners and operators. The word's French origin gives it a slightly elevated register — a hotelier implies professional expertise and hospitality culture rather than merely owning a building with rooms for rent.