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 8 names in this directory beginning with the letter N.
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Nature Tourism
ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas.
Negotiated Rate
a discounted rate offered to a company based on the volume of business.
Net Rate
the price of the flights, accommodation etc. without the agent’s commission added.
Niche Market
a highly specialized segment of the travel market, with a unique special interest.
Night Audit
is a reconciliation of the previous 24 hours of transactions at the hotel (night auditor is an employee who works at the reception of a hotel during the night shift).
No Show
a guest with a confirmed reservation, who doesn’t show for a flight, hotel, or rental car booking.
Non-Refundable Ticket
A ticket that cannot be returned for cash or credit once it’s been purchased but may be changeable for a fee.
Non-Stop Flight
flight with no stop between departure and arrival destinations.

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