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Ch 6 accommodations
accommodations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accommodations | a place to stay or live, such as hotels, hostels, or rental properties, often including services like food and lodging |
| Adjoining Rooms | two or more guest rooms located next to each other or directly across the hall that do not have an internal door linking them |
| Airbnb | a global online marketplace that connects people looking for accommodations with hosts who rent out their spaces, ranging from single rooms to entire homes |
| All-Inclusive | bundle lodging, meals, drinks, and activities into one price |
| All-Inclusive Resorts | bundle your accommodations, meals, drinks, and daily entertainment into one upfront price. |
| Amenities | desirable, non-essential features or services that enhance comfort, convenience, and enjoyment in residential, commercial, or public spaces |
| Aparthotel | a serviced apartment complex that operates with hotel-style services, such as a 24-hour reception, housekeeping, and sometimes on-site gyms or dining |
| B&B | a small lodging establishment that provides overnight accommodation and a morning meal, typically included in a single price |
| Chain Hotel | a property operating under a shared brand, management, or ownership group, offering standardized services and quality across multiple locations |
| Concierge | a personalized service professional, often found in hotels, luxury residential buildings, or hospitals, dedicated to enhancing the guest or resident experience |
| Eco Hotel | a sustainable accommodation designed to minimize its environmental impact through specific structural improvements and operational practices. |
| Group Rate | a discounted price offered by hotels, airlines, or venues for bulk bookings, typically 10 or more rooms or tickets, often 10–30% below standard rates. |
| Hostel | is a budget-friendly, communal type of accommodation where guests typically rent a bed—often a bunk bed—in a shared dormitory. Unlike hotels, hostels emphasize social interaction and shared facilities, such as kitchens, lounges, and bathrooms |
| Hotel | an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis |
| Market Segmentation | divides a broad target market into smaller, manageable subsets of consumers who share similar characteristics, needs, or behaviors |
| Micro-stay Hotel | offers flexible, short-term bookings—often by the hour (e.g., 3, 6, or 12 hours)—rather than traditional overnight stays, catering to business travelers, layovers, and leisure guests needing a private space to rest or work |
| Motel | a roadside lodging designed for motorists, typically featuring guest rooms that are directly accessible from an outdoor parking area. |
| Peak Days | times of maximum activity, volume, or fertility depending on the context |
| Porter | port authority staff (not cruise line employees) who handle luggage during embarkation and disembarkation |
| Premium Price | is a strategy where companies set prices significantly higher than competitors to cultivate an image of superior quality, luxury, or exclusivity. |
| Shoulder Days | transitional period between peak (high) and off-peak (low) seasons |
| Tourist Destination | a geographic area—such as a city, town, region, or country—that attracts visitors for leisure, recreation, or sightseeing |
| VRBO | an online marketplace for booking whole-home vacation rentals, including beach houses, cabins, and condos |
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