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Cultural  tourism:  Travel  for  the  purpose  of  learning
                                            about cultures or aspects of cultures.

                                            culture:  people's  customs,  clothing,  food,  houses,

                                            language, dancing, music, drama, literature and religion

                                            Culture: A set of shared norms and values which establish
                                            a sense of identity for those who share them. Typically
                                            applied at the level of nation and/or race.

                                            Culture: The sum total of ways of living by a group of
                                            human beings that is transmitted from one generation to

                                            another.

                                            Customer: "An organization or a person that receives a
                                            product" (ISO, 2000a: 10).

                                            customized tour: a tour designed to fit the specific needs
                                            of a particular target market

                                            customs:  the  common  term  for  a  government  agency

                                            charged with collecting duty on specified items imported
                                            into that country. The agency also restricts the entry of
                                            persons  and  forbidden  items  without  legal  travel
                                            documents

                                            cut-off date: designated day when the buyer must release
                                            or add commitments to their event or tour


                                            day rate: a reduced rate granted for the use of a guest
                                            room during the daytime, not overnight occupancy. Often
                                            used when someone needs a display room, office, or is in-
                                            transit due to odd airline schedules.











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