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Ch. 6 Travel
Accommodations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | Any facility providing temporary, paid or unpaid, overnight lodging for travelers |
| Adjoining Rooms | Hotel rooms located next to each other, often sharing a common wall but usually without an internal connecting door |
| Airbnb | A global, technology-driven online marketplace and hospitality service launched in 2008 that enables peer-to-peer, short-term rentals of homes, spare rooms, and unique lodging |
| All-inclusive | Bundled accommodation, meals, drinks, and entertainment into one upfront price, allowing for a mostly cashless experience |
| All-inclusive Resort | A vacation property that bundles lodging, meals, unlimited drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), activities, and entertainment into one, prepaid price |
| Amenities | Services, features, and facilities designed to enhance a traveler's comfort, convenience, and overall experience |
| Aparthotel | A serviced accommodation type blending the self-catering independence of a private apartment with hotel-style amenities, such as 24-hour reception, cleaning, and linen services |
| B&B | A bed and breakfast is a small, typically owner-occupied lodging establishment (usually 4–11 rooms) that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast, often in a cozy, residential, or historic setting |
| Chain Hotel | A lodging property belonging to a group operating under a shared brand, standardized operating procedures, and consistent service quality across multiple locations |
| Concierge | A hospitality professional, typically stationed in hotels or resorts, dedicated to enhancing the guest experience by arranging personalized services |
| Eco Hotel | A lodging establishment that minimizes its environmental impact through sustainable practices, such as renewable energy, waste reduction, water conservation, and locally sourced materials |
| Group Rate | A specially negotiated, often discounted, price for hotel rooms, airfare, or services, typically offered for bookings of five or more rooms |
| Hostel | A budget-friendly, social accommodation catering to travelers—typically backpackers, students, and digital nomads—who rent a bed (often a bunk) in a shared dormitory room rather than a private hotel room |
| Hotel | A commercial establishment providing paid, short-term lodging, meals, and other services to travelers |
| Market Segmentation | The strategic process of dividing a broad, heterogeneous travel market into smaller, homogeneous groups (segments) with similar needs, behaviors, or characteristics |
| Micro-Stay Hotel | Accommodations booked for, or designed for, short-term stays ranging from a few hours to less than a full night, rather than traditional 24-hour, overnight, or multi-night bookings |
| Motel | Typically, one-to-two-story roadside lodging designed for motorists, offering easy access from a parking lot directly to guest rooms |
| Peak Days | Specific, high-demand periods—often weekends, holidays, or summer months—characterized by maximum visitor volume, crowded attractions, and the highest prices for flights and accommodation |
| Porter | A service staff member responsible for carrying, transporting, and handling travelers' luggage and personal belongings at hotels, airports, or railway stations |
| Premium Price | A strategy where companies set higher prices than competitors to signal superior quality, luxury, or exclusive experiences |
| Shoulder Days | The transitional period between peak (high) and off-peak (low) seasons |
| Tourist Destination | A specific geographic area—such as a city, town, region, or country—that attracts visitors for leisure, business, or recreation |
| VRBO | (Vacation Rentals by Owner) is a major online travel agency and marketplace, owned by Expedia Group, that specializes in listing private, entire-home vacation rentals |
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