Hospitality is an academic concept and field of inquiry investigating the practices, experiences, and systems of welcoming, inclusion, and sheltering across commercial and noncommercial contexts. This field examines the dynamics of service delivery, interpersonal interactions, and consumption patterns (both market and nonmarket) as they contribute to perceived experiences and shape social, cultural, and economic outcomes. It is characterized by the study of service, empathy, and connection in generating memorable experiences and fostering a sense of belonging for individuals and groups.