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Introduced species: A translocated or alien species found
at a place outside its historically known natural range, as a
result of the intentional or accidental dispersal by human

activities. Includes genetically modified organisms.

IT Number: a registration number that is assigned to a
tour package

itinerary: the travel schedule provided by a travel agent
or tour operator for the client. A proposed or preliminary

itinerary may be rather vague or very specific. A final
itinerary spells out all details, including flight numbers,
departure times, and similar data, as well as describing
planned activities.

land operator: a company that provides local services, see
also ground/receptive operator

lead time: advance time between initiating a tour and its

departure date

Leadership: Influencing and directing the performance of
group members towards the achievement of organisational
goals

leg: portion on a journey between two scheduled stops

Leisure travel: Travel undertaken for pleasure and

unrelated to paid work time.

Length of stay: No of nights spent in one destination.
Most tourist boards seek to find ways of increasing
visitors’ length of stay

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