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Adventure tourism
Outdoor activities that present the participant with risk and challenge. Adventure tourism is divided into two types: hard adventure and soft adventure.
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average daily rate
Statistical unit used to measure a hotel's pricing scale. Figure derived by dividing actual daily revenue by the total number of available rooms.
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bed and breakfast
Accommodation that is generally family owned and managed, accommodates three to ten groups per night, and includes a family-style breakfast.
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Bilateral agreement
In transportation, an agreement between two countries that often deals with the number of flights permitted from each country into a specific airport, which includes the size and capacity of the airpl [..]
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Convention and visitors bureau
Sometimes referred to as Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs), CVB’s are umbrella organizations that represent a city or urban area in the solicitation and servicing of all types of travellers t [..]
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Cruise revenue passengers
Paying passengers embarking or disembarking from a single port.
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Destination management company
Company or professional individual engaged in organizing meetings of all types and their related activities. Also known as Professional Congress Organizer (PCO).
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domestic tourist
A person travelling in the country in which he or she resides. Ecotourism Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
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International Air Transport Association
A privately run international organization whose principle function is to facilitate the movement of person and goods from and to any point on the world air network by any combination of routes.
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Overnight stay
Travel of one or more nights includes travellers staying in a country other than in which they reside.
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