direct booking

Refers to a reservation made directly with a travel provider—such as a hotel, airline, tour operator, or cruise line—without using intermediaries like online travel agencies, global distribution systems, or traditional travel agents. In the operations and distribution landscape, this pathway has become a strategic priority for many brands, as it allows them to own the…

group rate

Is a specially negotiated price offered to a predefined minimum number of travelers booking together as one unit, typically through a tour operator, travel agent, company, school, or organized association. Within tourism operations, this preferential pricing is agreed in advance between suppliers—such as hotels, cruise lines, attractions, and transport providers—and the intermediary or group organizer,…

Resort

A resort is a self-contained destination that provides visitors with accommodation, dining, entertainment, and recreational facilities all in one location. Resorts are designed to offer relaxation, leisure, and convenience, often centered around a natural or cultural attraction such as a beach, mountain, lake, or thermal area. In the tourism industry, a resort may refer to:…