Glossary of Tourism B-C
baby boomer: an adult that was born between 1940 and 1963.
back to back: term used to describe tours operating on a consistent, continuing basis, usually without time between, consecutive
bed and breakfast: (B&B) overnight accommodations usually in a ;private home or boarding house, with a full American-style or continental breakfast included in the rate, often with shared bath facilities
bias: preferential display on a reservations computer of a host carrier flight schedule
birding: tours or individuals that travel to locations where birds nest or reside to watch the habits and observe the habitats
block: a number of rooms, seats, or space reserved in advance, usually by wholesalers, tour operators, or receptive operators who intend to sell them as components of tour packages.
booking form: a document which tour purchasers must complete and gives the operator full particulars about who is buying the tour. It states exactly what is being purchased, (including options) and must be signed as acknowledgment that the liability clause has been read and understood.
cafeteria: a food service operation of a limited menu, in which customers carry their own trays to seating.
carrier: transportation company such as an airline, motorcoach, cruise line, or railroad which carries passengers and/or cargo. It is also used as a term for the amount a tourism destination can handle.
cash flow: monies available to meet the company’s daily operating expenses, as opposed to equity, accounts receivable or other credits not immediately accessible
back to back: term used to describe tours operating on a consistent, continuing basis, usually without time between, consecutive
bed and breakfast: (B&B) overnight accommodations usually in a ;private home or boarding house, with a full American-style or continental breakfast included in the rate, often with shared bath facilities
bias: preferential display on a reservations computer of a host carrier flight schedule
birding: tours or individuals that travel to locations where birds nest or reside to watch the habits and observe the habitats
block: a number of rooms, seats, or space reserved in advance, usually by wholesalers, tour operators, or receptive operators who intend to sell them as components of tour packages.
booking form: a document which tour purchasers must complete and gives the operator full particulars about who is buying the tour. It states exactly what is being purchased, (including options) and must be signed as acknowledgment that the liability clause has been read and understood.
cafeteria: a food service operation of a limited menu, in which customers carry their own trays to seating.
carrier: transportation company such as an airline, motorcoach, cruise line, or railroad which carries passengers and/or cargo. It is also used as a term for the amount a tourism destination can handle.
cash flow: monies available to meet the company’s daily operating expenses, as opposed to equity, accounts receivable or other credits not immediately accessible
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