Abacus.1.n. Abacus. An ancient artifact of Chinese origin used for ADA room. code.GDS.

ADA room. code.GDS.Room under the regulation of the Act for

to count and to make calculations. Still in use in some places in Asia. Americans with Disabilities.
2.s.GDS System used in Asia. 'Abacus booking'. The only ADA room available.
Abaft popa. Relative a the part posterior of one ADB.code GDS.(Advise of duplicate booking). Booking notice
"Abaft the bridge". Duplicated. 'An ADB was issued.'
ABF.abrev.(American breakfast): American Breakfast. Food in the Add-on(s). Supplements. Optional elements purchased by a
that eggs, ham, juice, butter, jam are offered, passenger, as in the case of a tourist package. "Add-on packs".
café. "ABF included." ADNO.code.GDS.(Advise if not okay): Notify if incorrect. Order
Aboard. adv. On board. 'To go aboard.' what is included in a reservation to confirm that the information sent
Above board. adj. Above the waterline. In a vessel, It is correct. 'ADNO before midnight.'
Above board cabin. ADOA code GDS. (Advise on arrival): Notify upon arrival.
Abroad. adv. In the foreign country. 'To go abroad.' confirm the bookings.
ABTA.abrev.(Association of British Travel Agents): Association of ADR. code GDS. (Average daily rate): Average daily rate of a
British Travel Agents. 'ABTA companies'. hotel. "An expensive ADR".
Caribbean Line ADTK.code GDS.(Advise if ticketed): Notify if it has been issued
Canadian Americana. 'An ACCL cruise.' ticket. "ADTK and wait for passengers".
ACI.abrev.(Assist Card International): Assistance Card Aduane.s.Aduana. "The bureaucratic process of the customs was costly.
International. "ACI services". 50€
ACON.cod. GDS. Air Conditioning; referring to the inclusion of this AFT.code GDS. (Actual flying time): Real flight time. 'Anactual
service in the sale of a tourist product. "ACON included". flying time of four hours.
ACP. abbrev. (Africa, Caribbean, Pacific): Countries of Africa, Caribbean, and AGT. GDS code. Agent. 'AGT code'.
Pacific. Acronym primarily used by travel agencies in AITO.abrev. (Association of Independent Tour Operators): Association of
Europe. "ACP zones." Independent Tour Operators. Brings together British professionals
ACRA.abrev.(American Car Rental Association from the sector. "AITO members".
North American Car Rental. 'ACRA members'. AP.abrev. (American plan): Full board. Meal system,
Acrophobia. Fear of heights. 'An effective acrophobia' usually in hotel establishments, which consists of including 3
treatment. daily meals included in the price paid by the customer. 'American plan'
Act of God. Force majeure. Seismic or meteorological event over the included.
that the travel operator has no control, and therefore, no responsibility ARTA.abrev. (Association of Retail Travel Agents): Association of
The floods were ruled an act of God. retail travel agencies. 'ARTA rates'.
ACTA.abrev.(Alliance of Canadian Travel Associations): Alliance of ASTA.abrev.(American Society of Travel Agents): Society
Canadian Travel Associations. "ACTA rules are very clear." North American Travel Agents. 'ASTA regulations.'
AD. GDS code. (Agent's discount): Agent discount. When AT.code GDS. (Atlantic travel). Atlantic trip. Trip to be made through the
accompanied by a number indicates the percentage of discount applied. By Atlantic Ocean. "AT ticket".
Example AD75 indicates a 75% discount to the travel agency. Automated ticket/boarding pass: Ticket/boarding pass
the prices of the wholesaler. 'A non declared AD.' automatic. Ticket generated electronically that includes the pass of
on board. 'ATB system'.
Automated ticket and fare determination system: System DBLS.code. GDS. (Double room with shower): Double room with shower
ticket and fare determination automatic. 'ATFDS enabled' "Booking a DBLS".
AVML.cód. GDS.(Asian vegetarian meal): Asian vegetarian meal. DET.cod. GDS. (Domestic escorted tour): Domestic trip with
companion. Tourist package with a guide that takes place in the event itself
It is clarified to give notice to the host establishment of requirements.
country. "Booking a DET".
special meal requests by the customer. 'An AVML was required.' EB.cód.GDS. (English breakfast): English breakfast. 'EB is available'.
B&B. Abbr. (Bed and breakfast): Accommodation and breakfast. EBT.abrev.(Electronic Booking Tool): Electronic booking tool
Traditionally a private house that accepts guests, with breakfast reservations. "The EBT works fine."
included in the stay fee. It is currently being used more and more EP.cod.GDS. (European Plan): European plan. Room only.
to designate accommodations that include breakfast, included Accommodation without meals. 'EP booking'.
hotels. "A cheap B&B". FIYTO.abrev.(Federation of International Youth Travel Organizations):
BB.code GDS. (Buffet Breakfast): Buffet breakfast. 'The price Federation of Organizations International of Hostels
Juveniles. "FIYTO regulations."
includes a BB.
GDS.Abrev.(Global Distribution System): Global Distribution System.
BBML.code. GDS. (Baby meal): Baby food. It is usually clarified in It is a computer reservation system primarily used in
the reservations, in a way that allows the receiving establishment to adapt tourism industry for the reservation and acquisition of various products
to these special needs. 'We can’t provide a BBML.' such as plane tickets, trains; car rentals, hotel rooms,
BEO.Abbrev. (Banquet event order): Banquet prospect. The Sabre global travel distribution system.
important banquet event order GETS.Abrev.(Gabriel Extended Travel Services): Reservation system
global of airline tickets, cars, or hotels that is not affiliated with any
BLND.cod. GDS. (Blind): Blind. Indication in the reservation that the
airline or specific service provider. "GETS affiliates."
The passenger is blind. GPS Abbrev. (Global Positioning System): Positioning system
BPR.cod. GDS. (Boarding pass reservation): Boarding pass reservation A well known GPS.
Boarding. Boarding pass with a seat pre-assignment, chosen in the IATA number. An 8-digit numeric code that identifies in a
reservation moment. "The passenger has a BPR". unique to a travel agency or other related establishments
the tourism industry. These codes are established by IATA. “An
BTD.abrev.(Business Travel Department): Travel department assigned IATA number.
business. It normally occurs in large corporations. 'IBM has a IATA.Abrev.(International Air Transport Association): Association
BTD. International Air Transport. 'IATA code.'
Bathroom. MARS.Abbrev. (Multi-access Reservation System): Reservation system
BVI.abrev.(British Virgin Islands): British Virgin Islands. “Travel to multiple access. 'MARS technology.'
the BVI O&D traffic. Origin and destination traffic. Passengers from a specific
Computer-Assisted Selling: Computer-assisted selling. flight that are abandoning a plane at a layover,
Sales system in full expansion in the tourism sector. "CAS" contrasting with those who continue their journey to another destination
systems. "An O&D traffic increase."
CRS.Abbrev. (Computerized reservation system): Reservation system TBF travel. s. Abrev. (Total body fitness travel) Journey of
computerized. "A CRS booking". total physical conditioning. It is done to participate or train for
Certified Travel Agent a triathlon or a similar multi-sport event. 'A TBF travel vacation.'
responsibilities. TOP.abrev.(Tour Operator Program): Tour operator program.
Double room with bath calendar.
bathroom. "There is only one DBLB available."
Double room
without bathroom or shower. "Booking a DBLN".