Travel Glossary

The travel industry is full of acronyms and words that you may not be familiar with, despite being a dynamic and fascinating field. It is therefore beneficial to become acquainted with them prior to making any kind of industry investment.

We've created this helpful glossary of terms and expressions that you'll probably run into while looking for franchise opportunities in the travel industry.

Check them out to see if there are any meanings you're unsure of, and feel free to contact us with any queries or suggestions for terms or expressions that aren't listed here.

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A la Carte This typically relates to meals and indicates that each dish is charged separately. It also suggests that there might be a selection of meals available, such during a tour.
Accessible Tourism  Accessible tourism is travel that guarantees that all individuals can access a wide range of locations, lodging options, attractions, goods, and services.
Add-ons Two hotel or lodging rooms that are connected by an inside door so that visitors can merge the two into a single, larger space are known as adjoining rooms.
Adjoining Rooms Two hotel or lodging rooms that are connected by an inside door so that visitors can merge the two into a single, larger space are known as adjoining rooms.
Adventure Tour An adventure tour is one that centers on an exciting activity, like hiking, mountain climbing, or rafting.
Adventure Travel Adventure travel is a type of travel that may involve physical exertion and specialized skills, as well as exploration or travel with perceived (and maybe real) risk.
After-Departure Charges Charges like phone or eating fees that are not shown on the guest's bill at the time of check-out are known as after-departure charges.
Agent An agent is a person with the authority to act on behalf of another individual.  A particular type of agent, such a travel agent, is most commonly used in the travel industry.
Air Travel The activity or process of traveling by air is known as air travel.
Aircraft In general, an aircraft is any contraption that can fly. However, these frequently refer to airplanes in the travel sector.
Airline Alliances Airline alliances are cooperative agreements between airline groups. Airlines can access wider networks and greater flexibility through alliances.
Airline Price The cost of an aircraft ticket is known as the airline price. There are various fare categories, and they can vary depending on the state of the market.
Airport Access Fees Airport access fees, which are paid to the airport authorities by car rental businesses for the use of shuttle vehicles, etc., are typically passed on to the customer.
Airport Transfers Airport transfers are transportation services that are typically paid for as part of a trip package, but they can also be purchased alone.
All Inclusive All Inclusive: a single price that covers all costs and levies, which are frequently imposed on an individual basis.
An all-inclusive Package An all-inclusive package is a tour package where the majority of the travel-related items are bought at a fixed cost. An all-expense package is another name for it.
Amenities  A building or location's amenities are its appealing or practical features or facilities.
Amenity Package An amenity package is a collection of unique benefits that are provided to customers on a particular tour or cruise, typically as a bonus or extra feature. Examples of these include free shore excursions, bar or shop credit, or wine at dinner. typically employed to persuade customers to make reservations through a specific travel company or agency.
Availability The maximum quantity of seats that can be offered at a specific price.
Average Room Rate The average room rate is calculated by dividing the total revenue from guest rooms during a specific time period by the number of rooms occupied during that same time period.

 

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B&B (Bed & Breakfast) A bed and breakfast or guest house that has been transformed into public lodging by its owner. Breakfast and/or other meals are usually included in the pricing, and each room is rented as a separate unit.
Babymoon Babymoon is a leisurely, romantic retreat that expectant parents take prior to the birth of their child.
Base Price Base priceThe airfare price before taxes, fees, and surcharges are added.
Back-to-back Ticketing  Back-to-back ticketing is the illegal practice of issuing round-trip airline tickets with just one section to be used. After then, another is given round-trip, with only one part to be used. This essentially means that one ticket is used for the trip's outgoing portion and another for its return. 
Baggage Allowance The maximum amount of luggage a traveler is permitted to carry without incurring additional fees, as set by the airline.
Baggage handler. A person who picks up the travellers luggages.
Base Price The airfare price before taxes, fees, and surcharges are added.
Dates of Blackout Certain dates are exempt from special rates or promotions. usually occur at significant occasions or holidays.
A Balcony A balcony, sometimes known as a verandah, is an exterior "porch" that is often private and located just outside your ship's cabin. Excellent for port arrivals and relaxation!
Blocked Space Reserved seats will be offered at a reduced group pricing to outside businesses.
Boarding Pass An airport check-in ticket that permits boarding an aircraft.
Bulk Contract An arrangement whereby an airline offers significant quantities of seats at a reduced price for a third party to resell.
Bulk Fooda Discounted price when many tickets are purchased.
Business Class Business class typically lies in the middle of first class and coach, though amenities differ according on the airline.
Business Travel Traveling for business, government, or educational reasons with leisure as a secondary incentive is known as business travel.
Bed in the Cabin A ship's berth is the area where it is docked and typically refers to the bed in the cabin.
Birthday Travel Birthday travel is a kind of milestone travel that honors a birthday. It frequently marks ten-year birthday milestones, like turning forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, etc.
Booking Form A booking form is a document that tour buyers must fill out in order to provide the operator with all of their personal information. It details the precise transaction, including any alternatives, and requires a signature as confirmation that the liability provision has been read and comprehended.
Boutique Hotel Typically smaller and more personal than a chain hotel, a boutique hotel fills a specific market.
Break-even Pricing Break-even pricing is the practice of setting a product's price according to a projection of the break-even point and the expenses associated with reaching it.
Bucket list Travel Bucket list travel is a list of places a person wishes to visit and experience before they pass away or reach a specific age.

 

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Cabin The cabin is the stateroom of a cruise liner or the passenger section of an airplane.
Cabin Crew The entire crew of flight attendants and pursers is known as the cabin crew. The tasks inside the cabin are mostly the responsibility of the cabin crew.
Cabin Steward The person in charge of keeping the ship's cabins clean and in good condition is known as the cabin steward.
Cancellation Penalty The amount owed when travel plans are canceled, usually after the last payment has been completed, is known as the cancellation penalty.
Transporter Any mass transit provider; typically, this refers to an airline.
Commissiona Commissiona tiny charge added to the overall cost by a travel agency or service in order to generate revenue.
Carry-On As of right now, airlines do not enforce carry-on baggage restrictions consistently.
Celebrity Travelers Celebrity and high net worth travel is a category of ultra-luxurious travel that describes the extremely high standards of high net worth and celebrity travelers. It is distinguished by ultra-luxurious travel destinations and modalities that prioritize privacy, security, and confidentiality.
City Guid A tour guide who, typically from a motor coach or van, identifies and discusses a city's features.
City Tour A city tour is a half-day or full-day sightseeing excursion around a city where a guide highlights the city's main attractions.
Concierge Level The concierge level is a particular service level that is commonly provided at higher-end hotels and offers guests extra information and services, usually at a premium price.
Connecting Flight A connecting flight is one that stops at a halfway point so that passengers can switch planes and catch another flight to go to their destination. (For example, Chicago to New York and San Francisco to Chicago).
Costing The act of listing and figuring out every expense the tour operator will incur for a particular tour is known as costing.
Cruise Tour A cruise tour is a combination of a land and sea vacation that includes a multi-night land journey to inland locations that are inaccessible by ship.
Cruise Cruise: A cruise is an excursion on a ship or boat that is taken for fun or as a vacation and typically stops at multiple ports.
Cuisine Cuisine is a cooking style that is associated with a particular culture or geographical area and is defined by unique ingredients, methods, and recipes.
Cultural Travel Traveling in relation to a region's history and culture is known as cultural travel.

 

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Domestic Cuisine National flights now have an extra price.
Discounted Flights Special priceTravel consolidators offer discounted flights.
Departure Point The place or destination where a tour formally starts is known as the departure point.
Destination The geographic location that a person is heading to is known as the destination.
Direct Access Direct access is the ability of a travel agent to access an airline's database directly in order to obtain accurate pricing and last-seat availability. This is a significant distinction between online fare "quotes" and an agency's Computer Reservations System (CRS).
Direct Flight A direct flight is one that makes one or more stops along the way from the passenger's starting point to their destination. The airplane remains unchanged. (For example, San Francisco to New York with a Chicago layover.)
Double Occupancy Almost all cruise tickets and trip packages are advertised based on double occupancy, which is the assumption that two people will be traveling together. 
Double-Occupancy Rate The rate most commonly found in travel brochures is the double-occupancy rate, which is the cost per person for a room to be shared with another person.
Drop-off Charge The cost incurred when a rental car is returned to a city other than the one where it was initially hired is known as the drop-off charge. In certain states, like Florida, there is typically no drop-off fee.

 

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E-Tickets Electronic ticketa ticket that doesn't require paper and lets passengers board using just a picture ID. Often called "e-tickets," these reservations are made electronically and cannot be lost or stolen.
Early Check-In Early Check-In: This benefit enables visitors to arrive earlier than the usual check-in time.
English Breakfast Céréales, juice, eggs, meats, and other drinks make up the traditional English breakfast. typical of the majority of hotels in the United Kingdom.
Escorted Group Tour This type of tour involves a tour guide who stays with the group the entire time to give comments on the sights and oversee all group activities and movements.
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) This is the precise time when the conveyance is expected to arrive. The ETA is the time the flight or transportation arrives, as opposed to the ATA (Actual Time of Arrival).
Estimated time of departure, or ETD. The estimated time of departure of a Flight or Train or Bus or any other carrier from a destination.
Exclusive fare Exclusive fare: Travel consolidators provide discounted airfares.
Exotic Travel The term "exotic travel" describes a type of travel that is remarkably, thrillingly, and enigmatically unique or uncommon.  

 

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Family Vacation Traveling with family members is referred to as a family vacation. Another popular term for it is multigenerational travel.
Final Boarding Call Last Boarding Call: This is the last opportunity to board before the jet bridge closes and the flight takes off, leaving passengers who arrive late stranded.
First Class This is the class that provides the highest level of service. Standard features of this service include improved seating, a wider variety of meals, and drink options.
First Officer The second-in-command pilot is the first officer. The three-striped pilot in the cockpit is seated on the right.
Flight Attendants Flight attendants—also known as stewards or stewardesses or air hosts or hostesses—are on duty to guarantee the security and comfort of an aircraft's occupants.
Frequent Flyer Program Travelers can sign up for a frequent flyer program, which offers them benefits like complimentary tickets on a specific airline in exchange for their continued use.
Frequent Flyer A frequent flyer is someone who flies a much.
Full-Service Hotel A full-service hotel is one that has dining options.

 

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Gateway The city, airport, or location from which a flight or tour leaves is known as the gateway.
Group Rate A negotiated price for travel, possibly a stay or vacation package, that encourages a big group of people to make reservations at the same time.
Group Tour A group tour is a set of travel arrangements for a number of people who share a common schedule, date, and mode of transportation.
Group Travel Group travel is the term used to describe a type of travel that is planned by an outside firm or organization or that you arrange yourself with a group of friends and relatives. 
Guaranteed Tour A guaranteed tour is one that is assured to go ahead unless it is canceled before a certain deadline, which is often sixty days before departure.
Guest Homes Guest homes are private residences that provide lodging to paying visitors.
Guide or Guide Service. A person or organization certified to lead tours of particular locations or sites is known as a guide or guide service.
Guided Tour A guided tour is a sightseeing excursion led by a guide in the area.

 

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High Season High season is when most people visit a place, which can raise prices for things like hotels and rental cars.
Hiking Trips and Tours A hiking trip or tour is a type of vacation or getaway in which the primary means of transportation for the passenger is walking or hiking.
Honeymoon Travel Traveling for a honeymoon is a type of vacation in which a newlywed couple takes a trip to celebrate their union.
Hostels Hostels are low-cost lodging options, typically in the form of dorms, and are well-liked by students; hence the phrase "youth hostel."
Hotel A hotel is an establishment that offers travelers and tourists lodging, meals, and other services.

 

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In-Season In season refers to being accessible only at specific periods of the year.
In Transit  In transit refers to being on the way or going.
Inbound Operator A receptive operator who typically assists parties entering from another nation is known as an inbound operator.
Inward Tour An inward tour is one for groups of tourists whose journey starts somewhere else, usually in another nation.
Inclusive Trip An inclusive trip is one that offers a range of services for a fixed price, such as airfare, lodging, sightseeing, performances, etc.
Independent Tour An independent tour is a trip package in which the tour operator does not interact with the guests throughout the tour; instead, they simply handle the package's planning, promotion, and sale.
In-Flight Services In-flight services include meals, drinks, entertainment (movies, TV, etc.), and other things that are provided for the convenience of the traveler while in flight.
Intercontinental  Intercontinental refers to the relationship between two continents. Moving from one continent to another in travel. It is not the same as transcontinental.
Itinerary An itinerary is a list of the main travel components and the schedule for a tour or complete vacation.

 

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Jet Lag Not everyone experiences jet lag, which is an interruption of one's biological clock brought on by traveling across multiple time zones.

 

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Kilometer The kilometer, which is equivalent to 5/8 mile, is a unit of measurement used in practically every other country.
Hotel Room A hotel room that has a king bed is called a "king room."

 

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Leisure Travel Leisure travel typically refers to vacationing, visiting friends and family, or simply relaxing.
Lodginga Hotel Restricted service lodginga hotel that doesn't have a restaurant.
Lowest Possible Price The cheapest flight available right now.
Land Transfers Land transfers include getting to and from a hotel, airplane, or cruise ship by rail, bus, limo, or taxi.
Last-Seat Availability Last-seat availability refers to a travel agent's capacity to get for you, literally, the "last seat" on a specific flight, either at a specific fare or the final seat on an aircraft. Refer to "direct access."
Late Booking Fee If travel plans are made at the last minute, there will be a late booking fee. 
Late Checkout A more special benefit for certain visitors that gives them a few more hours to check out beyond regular business hours is late checkout.
Layover A layover is the time spent traveling, sometimes overnight, in anticipation of a transit connection, typically an aircraft change.
Limited Service Hotel A hotel that does not have a restaurant is known as a limited service hotel.
Lodging Any facility that offers passengers a place to stay the night is considered lodging.
Low Season See off-peak during the low season.
Lowest Available Fare Lowest available fare: the cheapest flight that is currently offered for sale.
Lowest Advertised Price The cheapest cost is the lowest advertised price between two cities; however, there might not be any seats available at that price because the airlines often only have a certain number of seats available on each flight.
Luxury Class The priciest, most upscale lodging or meal level is known as the luxury class.
Luxury Cruise The most convenient and comfortable way to travel the world is on a luxury cruise. 
Luxury Vacations A luxury vacation is one that includes opulent living and a high level of comfort.

 

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Markup A markup is the percentage that is added to a product's cost in order to determine its selling price.
Maximum Stay The longest a tourist may remain at a specific location and still be eligible for a discount or promotion.
Multi-Day Tour A multi-day tour is a two-day or longer travel package. The majority of multi-day tours are all-inclusive, escorted packages.
Modified Plan (MAP) The American Modified Plan (MAP)Two meals a day, often breakfast and dinner, are included in this meal plan.

 

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Net Fare, Net Rate This indicates that the commission has already been included in the fare's cost.
No Show Absenta tourist who fails to show up for their scheduled hotel, vehicle rental, or flight.
Not Refundablea Ticket Not refundablea ticket that, should the purchaser decide they no longer want to use it, will not be refunded.
Not Transferable Ticket Not transferablea ticket that is only valid for the individual who was initially booked to travel at the time of purchase.
Non-Stop Carrier Constantlya plane that doesn't make any stops or connections on the way to its destination.
Nonstop Flight Nonstop Flight: Avoid landing between your points of departure and arrival. (For example, from San Francisco to New York)
Non-Changeable Ticket A non-changeable ticket is one that, once purchased, cannot be changed for a different flight or route.

 

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Occupancy Rate The percentage of hotel rooms anticipated to be occupied within a given time frame is known as the occupancy rate.
Occupancy Occupancy: The proportion of available rooms that are used during a specific time frame. It is calculated as the number of rooms available for a certain period divided by the number of rooms occupied during that same period.
Ocean View Cabin An ocean view cabin is a stateroom on a cruise ship that has a window, like a picture window or porthole, and maybe a balcony or verandah.
Off-Peak Off-peak: Because there are less customers during certain times, travel is less expensive.
On-site Guide An on-site guide is a tour guide who leads tours of a particular structure, landmark, or location for one or more hours.
Onsite Onsite: An on-site is a knowledgeable travel agency that resides in the nation they serve, has first-hand experience with, and established connections with, every facet of travel in that nation.
Operator An operator is a business that offers travel-related services or transportation (airline, cruise line, train, hotel, car rental firm, etc.).
Option Date The deadline for depositing a reservation or risking cancelation.
OTA OTA stands for online travel companies; Priceline, Expedia, and Orbitz are a few examples.
Outbound. The journey's departure segment is known as outbound.
Outbound Operator An outbound operator is a business that transports groups from one city or nation to another.
Outbound Tour An outbound tour is one that transports tourists beyond of their immediate surroundings, typically from one domestic city to another.
Ocean View See the "ocean view" cottage outside.

 

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Packaged Travel Packaged travel refers to a product that combines two or more tour components that is created, put together, advertised, and sold as a package by a tour operator at a price that includes everything.
Passenger Name Record (PNR) The formal name of a reservation in a computer reservation system (CRS) is called the passenger name record (PNR).
Passenger Vessels Passenger vessels include boats, ferries, yachts, ships, and more.
Passport In order to expedite a visa, a passport/visa service will take your passport and, if required, personally carry it to the relevant embassy. 
Point-to-Point The term "point-to-point" describes the prices for travel between two cities; it does not include any further segments or continuations.
Port A port is a location where ships land, a destination for cruise ships, or the left side of a ship.
Port of Entry The location that offers immigration and customs services is known as the port of entry.
Porter Also known as a skycap or baggage handler, a porter is a person who handles luggage at an airport, rail station, etc.
Preferred Vendor The vendor or vendors that a business designates as its top pick for tourists.
Property A particular type of lodging establishment, such a hotel, as well as the land on which it is situated.
Pacific Standard Time is known as PST Pacific Standard Time is known as PST.
Public Tours See the planned tour for public tours.
Published Fare The airfare specified in the carrier's tariff is known as the "published fare."

 

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Quad A quad is a room that can accommodate four people.
Query Sorting and obtaining data from a database is called a query.

 

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Rack rate The price listed in a travel component's brochure. the hotel rate before the discount.
Rebate Rebate (ing) is the practice of giving a client a rebate or "discount" in exchange for a portion of an agency's commission on a scale. There is typically minimal to no personal or customer service as a trade-off.
Red-eye Flight An overnight flight that departs late at night and arrives early the following morning is known as a "red-eye flight."
Referral Agents Referral agents and agencies are "agents" who, in exchange for a commission or fee, recommend clients to travel agencies; they frequently do this as part of a card mill operation.
Reissue Reissue is the process of creating a new ticket and exchanging it for another because of a change in schedule, dates, flights, etc.
Reseller Reseller: Refer to wholesaler and retailer.
Reservation Fee Reservation fee: An upfront payment made by the consumer for a specific portion of the cost of the travel package.
Responsible Tourism Responsible tourism is travel that goes beyond environmental responsibility to include local cultural and economic awareness.
Retail Price The real cost a customer pays for a tour or trip component is known as the retail price.
Romantic Destinations Romantic travel, also known as romance destinations, is a type of travel that involves a sense of mystery and excitement connected to love. It frequently refers to travel related to a wedding, honeymoon, wedding anniversary, babymoon, or other romantic retreat.
Room Occupancy A room is used as the unit of measurement for room occupancy, also known as room/night occupancy, in the hotel (hospitality) sector.
Rooms Cost The many rates that hotel establishments utilize to determine the cost of rooms. These include: flat rate (a set room fee for a group that is prearranged between the hotel and group), group rate (the same as flat rate), and day rate (often half the standard charge for a room used by a guest during the day up to 5 p.m.; sometimes termed a use rate).
Round-trip Ticket A round-trip ticket is one that takes you to one place and back.
Reservation To double-check a reservation, confirm again.

 

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Saturday Night Stay Saturday night stay: In order to receive our best deal, the airlines ask that your trip include a Saturday night stay.
Scheduled Flights Flights that are publicly scheduled and advertised by major airlines are referred to as scheduled flights.
Scheduled Tour A scheduled tour is one that is frequently offered to the general public and is arranged according to a tour operator's regular departure schedule. Also known as a retail tour or public tour.
Sightseeing Tours Sightseeing tours are quick outings that typically last a few hours and concentrate on visiting sites and/or attractions.
Standard Room A single room is one that can only accommodate one person comfortably. Another name for it is a "Standard Room."
Sleeper Sleeper: the train's sleeping cabin.
Special Fare Any fare that differs from standard pricing (usually discounted) is considered a special fare.
Split Itinerary A split itinerary is one in which one group member undertakes one activity while the others do another.
Split Tickets Split tickets are issued for a single round-way trip. This is done in an effort to lower the overall reservation cost.
Sports Tourism Sports tourism is the term for travel that entails being away from one's normal surroundings in order to see or take part in a sporting event.
Standby A traveler who does not have a confirmed seat on the planned aircraft is referred to as being on standby.
Stopover A stopover is a scheduled stay of one day or longer in a city while traveling to another location. occasionally raises the price of an airline ticket considerably.
Strategic Plan A strategic plan is a document that outlines the mission, aims, objectives, and strategic activities of an organization.
Student Visa A student visa is an authorization granted to a student to enter a nation, usually with the intention of attending school there.
Suites Suites are hotel accommodations that have multiple rooms, or occasionally only one room, with separate living and sleeping spaces and frequently a kitchenette. In a hotel or other public lodging, a suite is a category of accommodations that offers more space and conveniences than a regular room.
Supplier Any business that offers travel and/or associated services to the general public is considered a supplier. the real manufacturer and vendor of travel accessories.
Special Price Any fare that differs from the standard rate, which is usually reduced.

 

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Tariff Tariff: a price/fare schedule.
Terminal A terminal, also known as a depot or station, is a structure where customers check in for travel by rail, airplane, etc.
TGV The French high-speed rail system is referred to as TGV.
Tour Operators Tour operators create, promote, and run group travel packages that include transportation (airline, rail, motorcoach, and/or ship) and offer a whole travel experience for a single cost.
Travel Company Travel companyARC-appointed storefront retailers are typically referred to by this term in the travel business.
Travel Agent A person or business that offers commission-based travel services.
Tour Catalog A tour catalog is a book that tour distributors create to list the tours they offer. Retail agents receive catalogs, which they then make available to their clients. 
Tour Operators A tour conductor is the person who leads and accompanies a tour, usually one that takes place in a motor coach. Consult the tour guide.
Tour Departure Tour departure: The day on which a tour program, or by extension the full operation of that particular tour, begins for any individual or group.
Tour's Operations Other names for a tour director include escort, conductor, and manager. the one in charge of a tour group and the majority of the tour's operations.
Tour Guide A person who is qualified (and frequently accredited) to lead tours of particular sites or attractions is known as a tour guide.
Tour Handbook A tour operator provides its tour directors with a tour handbook, which is a compilation of information on a destination, tour processes, paperwork, and other details.
Tour Menu Tour menu: A menu with only two or three options for group customers.
Travel Components A tour is a planned, paid trip that usually involves at least two travel components, incorporates leisure activities, and travels to one or more locations before returning to the starting place.
Tourism The industry of promoting services and amenities for leisure travelers is known as tourism.
Tourist Card A tourist card is a document given to a traveler in place of a visa, typically for a brief stay.
Tourists When not on vacation, the majority of adult travelers are tourists. Couples, families, and single people can all be considered tourists.
Tours Tours: A tour is a leisurely excursion that involves visiting several locations consecutively, usually with a group that is planned and accompanied by a guide.
Transfer Transfer: Porterage and local transportation between carrier terminals, between terminals and hotels, or between hotels and attractions.
Transit Visa A transit visa is one that permits the bearer to make a quick stopover, travel connection, or stopover in another nation.
Transportation Transportation is any means of getting people from one place to another, including motor coach, rail, ship, and airplane travel.
Travel Agency In the travel sector, the term "travel agency" is typically used to describe a storefront shop appointed by the ARC.
Travel Agent A travel agent is a person or organization that is authorized to make reservations for hotels, meals, transportation, cruises, tours, and other aspects of travel; they usually do so on a commission basis.
Travel Insurance Insurance designed to cover medical costs, trip cancellation, lost luggage, airline accidents, and other losses sustained when traveling, whether domestically or abroad, is known as travel insurance.
Travel Itinerary A travel itinerary is a plan or organization of your trip that includes all of the specifics, dates, and times related to things like reservations for hotels, villas, and other accommodations, confirmations for flights, cruises, and trains, information about renting a car, reservations for restaurants, and much more.
Travel Policy A travel policy is a flexible internal document that describes the rules for business travel and spending within an organization and is relevant to the company's culture.
Travel Rewards Also known as loyalty rewards programs, travel reward programs are typically a campaign designed to increase a company's repeat business by providing a point-based system for customers' business. 

 

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Unlimited Mileage Mileage that is unlimitedindicates that renters are not subject to mileage limitations.
Unlimited Airfare It usually has no blackout days and is refundable.
Upgrade To switch to a better type of lodging or service.
UNESCO World Heritage Site A location (such as a building, city, complex, desert, forest, island, lake, monument, or mountain) that has been designated as having exceptional cultural or physical significance by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

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Value Added Tax, or VAT In Europe, value added tax, or VAT, is a tax on goods that may be refundable in some situations.
Value-Based Pricing Value-based pricing is setting a product's price according to the buyer's estimation of its worth rather than its true cost.
Variable Costs Costs that vary according on production or sales levels are known as variable costs.
Visitors Center A convention and visitors bureau, chamber of commerce, or tourism marketing group may run a visitors center, which is a travel information center situated at a destination to facilitate visitors' stay planning.
VIA rail The Canadian railway system is known as VIA rail.
Villas Villas are spacious, opulent country homes. A villa is an upscale holiday residence.
VIP Travel VIP experiences are the most exclusive means of getting a behind-the-scenes look at a place of travel, lodging, or a means of transportation.
Visa A visa is often a stamp in a passport that grants access into a nation for a limited period of time and for a specific purpose.
Visa Service A visa service is one that can speed up the application procedure, often right up until the last minute. Depending on the type of service required, a cost is assessed. 
Voyage A voyage is a lengthy trip that involves traveling by air or sea.

 

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Waitlist A waitlist is a list of customers who are waiting for lodging or transportation when it is not available. Subsequent cancellations confirm the clients on the waitlist.
Written Acknowledgement A written acknowledgement that a traveler has declined something, like trip insurance, is called a waiver. Additionally, the official recognition of the removal or waiver of a condition, such the removal of a late booking penalty, etc.
Word-of-Mouth Marketing Word-of-mouth marketing is when a customer personally tells another client about a good or service.
World Travel Guide With articles on currency, transportation, climate, visa and passport requirements, sightseeing options, and more, the World Travel Guide is an annual magazine that offers comprehensive information on almost every nation in the world. An essential resource for the professional travel agent.
Waivera Formal Confirmation The waivera formal confirmation that a traveler has refused something.