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Hotels

Facilities that are established for the purpose of temporary housing for guests.

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American plan (AP)

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A type of room rate which includes the price of the room, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also known as full pension.

Hospitality

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A general term used in travel & tourism describing the "hospitality industry"; refers to the general greeting, welcoming, food service, etc.

Hotel

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Minimum number of available rooms, services, and amenities, usually defined by legislation for licencing and classification purposes as well as eligibility for fiscal incentives in some ...

Guest house

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A personal residence with a small amount of overnight accommodation sometimes limited by legislation and residence constraints. Typically provides breakfast which is included within the room rate but ...

Folio

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An itemised record of a guest's charges and credits, which is maintained in the front office until departure. Also referred to as a guest bill, guest folio, and/or guest statement.

Mini bar

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A specially designed small floor mounted refrigerator containing a variety of beverages and snacks located in guest rooms, with individual guest room key access. This amenity serves as a more ...

High season

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The period of consecutive months during which optimum revenues, room/suite occupancy and average room rates are generated. In the Rajasthan this is generally October through March.

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