Trade Terms Quiz: Travel Industry Definitions

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Travel Industry Terminology

Ad Hoc Tour Package: A customized tour package created for a specific group or individual, often with unique requirements or requests.
Accompanied Baggage: Luggage that is checked in and accompanies a passenger on the same flight.
Arrival Transfer: A transportation service provided to transfer passengers from the airport to their accommodation or destination.
Airport Representative: A person or staff responsible for assisting passengers with flight-related issues, such as check-in, baggage claims, and boarding at the airport.
Airline Code: A unique identifier used to identify an airline, its flights, and services.
Availability: The number of rooms, seats, or spaces available for booking or reservation in a travel-related service or facility.
Back of the House: The areas of a lodging establishment, such as a hotel, that are not accessible to guests, including staff-only areas, kitchens, and maintenance areas.
Booking Card: A document or record used to confirm and detail a travel reservation, including passenger information and travel arrangements.
Bump off: A situation where a passenger is denied boarding or removed from a flight due to overbooking or other reasons.
Business Class: A higher level of service and amenities offered on an airline, typically including more comfortable seating, priority check-in, and upgraded in-flight services.
Carrying Capacity: The maximum number of passengers or guests that a tourist facility, such as a hotel or attraction, can accommodate.
Cancellation Charge: A fee or penalty imposed on a passenger for cancelling a travel reservation or booking.
Charter: A private or customized travel arrangement, often for a group or tour, where a carrier or service provider is hired exclusively for the trip.
Check-in Time: The designated time when guests can officially check-in and occupy their rooms at a hotel.
Conducted Tour: A guided tour where a tour leader or guide accompanies the group and provides commentary and assistance throughout the trip.
Conjunction Ticket: A type of ticket that combines two or more separate flights or travel segments into a single ticket, often for connecting or multi-city travel.