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English for Guidance by Prof. Adel AlSheikh

GLOSSARY OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

Accommodation: A place to stay. (N.)
Adventure Tour: A tour designed around an adventurous activity such as raft riding,

hiking or ballooning.
Alternative: Another choice. (N.)
Amenities: The things that are available for guests to use or do in or around the

hotel. (N.)
Appointed: To be filled with furniture and fittings. (Adj.)
Appreciate: To like, enjoy. (V.)
Attraction: A natural or man-made facility, location, or activity which offers items of

specific interest. An attraction can be a natural or scenic wonder, a man-
made theme park, a cultural or historic exhibition, or a
wildlife/ecological park.
Award: Something that is given for being very good. (N.)
Balcony: An outside space enclosed with a protective edge. (N.)
Bar: A place to sit and drink, and also eat food. (N.)
Basement: A space under a building. (N.)
Bed and breakfast: The price includes the room where you sleep and the food you eat

for breakfast. (N.)
Bellboy: A person who carries guests’ luggage to their rooms. (N.)
Booking: To secure a room to stay in a hotel (same as reservation). (N.)
Brochures: An information booklet. (N.)
Buffet: A counter where you help yourself to food. (N.)

Building: A strong covered area that protects from the wind and water. (N.)

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