A Dictionary of Travel and Tourism Terminology

This dictionary provides over 7000 definitions of travel and tourism terminology used throughout the world, highlighting the many differences between US and British usage. It covers the operating language of the industry and associated acronyms, including those for organizations, trade bodies, IT terms and brand names. The book covers all aspects of the tourism industry, including hospitality, transport - road, rail, air and sea, and ancillary services such as car rental, insurance, passport and visa services, and foreign currency. Entries vary from one-line definitions to a 3000 word article, supplemented by some extensive appendices. References are provided for further reading, and where possible website addresses are given for organizations.