Glossary of terms in the hospitality & tourism

The most important terms and abbreviations in hospitality & tourism from A – Z

In my individual glossary for the hotel and tourism industry, I share a personal selection of 300 terms and abbreviations from the world of travel. These include aspects of airlines, travel agencies, hotels and other tourism service providers that I have found particularly important in the industry over the years. The list is my subjective collection of terms and does not claim to be exhaustive, but offers an insight into the key terms used in the tourism industry.

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There are currently 10 names in this directory beginning with the letter H.
H
Half Board
a rate that includes bed, breakfast and either lunch or dinner.
Health tourism
Health tourism covers those types of tourism which have as a primary motivation, the contribution to physical, mental and/or spiritual health.
Heritage Sites
the UNESCO World Heritage Sites are popular tourist destinations listed by UNESCO as having cultural or environmental significance.
High Season
the period of the year when occupancy of a hotel or attraction is normally the highest. Also referred to as peak season.
Hospitality Industry
the totality of companies offering accommodation, catering and entertainment services.
Hostel
an inexpensive accommodation, usually dormitory style, popular with the student crowd.
Hotel
a hotel is an establishment providing accommodations, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists.
Hotel Chain
hotels that are part of a chain or group and trade under the same brand and management.
Hotel Classification
the categorization of hotels according to certain standards to indicate quality of service.
Hurdle rate
the hurdle rate is the lowest acceptable room price for a given date.

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