Your Travel Biz Source Glossary

GlossaryWelcome to the YTB Source Travel Agent Glossary. Here you will find the definitions to terms and acronyms specific to YTB, as well as those generally used in the travel world. To look up a term simply click the corresponding letter to your left. You may also use the Search feature on the navigation bar. If you can not find the term you are looking for please let us know. Our glossary is constantly growing and we would be happy to research and add any new lingo.

Definitions Filed Under the Letter 'B'

Bikeway

A path, trail, road or lane designated for bicyclers.

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Biatholon

Winter sport competition that combines cross country skiing and shooting.

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Bermuda Triangle

A triangular area of the Atlantic Bermuda, Miami and Lesser Antilles.

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Benchmarking

A process used in which organizations evaluate various aspects of their processes in relation to best practice.  This helps other organizations perfect their processes.

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Bell Captain

The person in charge of the bell hop’s at a hotel.

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Beam

The measurement of a ship’s width at it’s widest point.

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Barter

Buying and selling of goods or services without the exchange of money.

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Barrier Reef

A line of coral that protects the main shore line from waves etc.

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Barrier Island

A narrow strip of land that protects the main coastline from waves.

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Barge

A vessel that is often towed or pushed that is used to transport cargo.

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