Hotels are found in every country and city of the world, and generally, we can classify them into three large groups based on the ____________ . First, airport hotels are located near airports. Their guests include passengers of short stay-overs or canceled flights and travelers who are on business. The second type is downtown hotels, also called commercial hotels. These hotels are near large office complexes and retail stores in the major metropolitan areas. Thy are attractive to people attending meetings and conventions, and to many tourists as well. Third, there are also resort hotels located near beaches or mountains. Resort hotels accommodate vacationers and recreation-minded people. Though there may be a few other areas where hotels are found, such as along highways, most of them are located near airports, in downtown areas, and in resort areas.