Inventory All the products a travel company
has available to sell to customers,
such as air tickets, hotel rooms, etc.
Dynamic packaging A way of arranging a holiday in
which the customer chooses the
different elements, such as flights,
hotel, etc., from the options
available on a website
Online travel agency Internet based agency where
customers never see or speak to
the travel agents, it’s all done
online
Data aggregator An internet company that collects
information about other companies’
products and services and puts it on
a single website
Meta sites Data aggregator
Multi-channel distribution The act of selling or delivering
products in several different ways,
such as through shops, through the
internet, etc.
Single-site agent A small independent travel agent
who usually only has one shop
Supplier website The sites of the principals. Low-cost
carriers or traditional airlines all
now have one, as do most hotels,
and you can buy direct through
these sites
Ad hoc Arranged or happening when
necessary and not planned in
advance
Flexible Able to change to suit new
conditions or situations
Nerves Feelings of worry or anxiety
Audience The group of people who have
gathered to watch or listen to a
presentation, concert, etc.
Forum A place, such as a website, where
people can exchange opinions and
ideas
Sales outlet A place where a particular product
is sold, for example a shop or travel
agents
Slide A single page of information that is
shown on a screen as part of a
presentation given using a
computer
Travel counsellor A type of travel agent that works
from home, communicating with
has available to sell to customers,
such as air tickets, hotel rooms, etc.
Dynamic packaging A way of arranging a holiday in
which the customer chooses the
different elements, such as flights,
hotel, etc., from the options
available on a website
Online travel agency Internet based agency where
customers never see or speak to
the travel agents, it’s all done
online
Data aggregator An internet company that collects
information about other companies’
products and services and puts it on
a single website
Meta sites Data aggregator
Multi-channel distribution The act of selling or delivering
products in several different ways,
such as through shops, through the
internet, etc.
Single-site agent A small independent travel agent
who usually only has one shop
Supplier website The sites of the principals. Low-cost
carriers or traditional airlines all
now have one, as do most hotels,
and you can buy direct through
these sites
Ad hoc Arranged or happening when
necessary and not planned in
advance
Flexible Able to change to suit new
conditions or situations
Nerves Feelings of worry or anxiety
Audience The group of people who have
gathered to watch or listen to a
presentation, concert, etc.
Forum A place, such as a website, where
people can exchange opinions and
ideas
Sales outlet A place where a particular product
is sold, for example a shop or travel
agents
Slide A single page of information that is
shown on a screen as part of a
presentation given using a
computer
Travel counsellor A type of travel agent that works
from home, communicating with
