Hotels

Hotels

Facilities that are established for the purpose of temporary housing for guests.

Industry: Tourism & hospitality; Travel

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conventions and trade shows

Tourism & hospitality; Hotels

Major segment of travel industry business. Trade shows differ from conventions in that they have exhibit space that provides product exhibition and sales opportunities for suppliers, as well as ...

guest account

Tourism & hospitality; Hotels

An itemized record of a guest's charges and credits, which is maintained in the front office until departure. Also referred to as a guest bill, guest folio, and/or guest statement.

group rate

Tourism & hospitality; Hotels

Negotiated hotel rate for convention, trade show, meeting, tour or incentive group.

groups independent travel (GIT)

Tourism & hospitality; Hotels

Group travel in which individuals purchase a group package in which they will travel with others along a pre-set itinerary.

front office

Tourism & hospitality; Hotels

An office usually situated in the lobby, always located inside the main entrance, whose primary function is to control the sale of guest rooms, provide keys, mail, information service for guests, ...

fulfillment

Tourism & hospitality; Hotels

Servicing consumers and trade who request information as a result of advertising or promotional programs. Service often includes an 800 number, sales staff and distribution of materials.