Glossary of tourism A

Add-on:  any component of a package tour not included in the package price

adventure tour:  a tour designed around a new or active experience; an adventurous activity such as rafting or hiking fitted to the skill level of the participant

affinity group: a group sharing a common interest, usually from an organization.  See also pre-formed group.

after-departure charge: expenses such as telephone charges that do not appear on a guest’s account at check out

agent:  one who acts or has the power to act as the representative of another.  Most frequently in travel anyone other than a principal, such as a retail travel agent, receiving agent, ticket agent, local operator or wholesaler  (usage uncommon in No. America)

agri-tourism:  A tour is has the main focus as agriculture or related subjects such as landscaping, farm tours

air sea: a cruise/travel program which includes both air/sea arrangements.  Often combined with local hotel arrangements for pre/post stays

associations:  a group of individuals or companies that come together to solve a common problem or solution for the good of the group

association executive: a full-time professional administrator who is employed by an association and is responsible for planning and promoting annual conventions and association business meetings.

attraction: a natural or man-made facility, location or activity which offers items of specific interest to tourists.