Welcome 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.
Agent’s Discount. Number following AD indicates the discount percentage. Anno Domini. An abbreviation used with a date, indicating how many years have passed since the birth of Jesus.
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Air-cushion vehicle - Or a hovercraft - Vehicle or craft that can be supported by a cushion of air ejected downwards against a surface close below it, and can in principle travel over any relatively smooth surface, such as gently sloping land, water, or marshland, while having no substantial contact with it.
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Refers to time spent in the air as opposed to total travel time including time spent on the ground.
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Association of Corporate Travel Executives - ACTE is a not-for-profit professional association established by business travel leaders to provide executive-level global education and networking. ACTE’s membership in 49 countries spans business travel, from corporate buyers to agencies and suppliers. ACTE’s education is developed in equal cooperation by the corporate and supplier membership.
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Association of Canadian Travel Agencies - ACTA proudly represents and defends the interests of the retail travel services industry, a vibrant and sustainable sector well equipped to thrive during major economic cycles and to face the challenges of a constantly evolving travel industry.
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Act of God or act of nature is a legal term for events outside of human control, such as sudden floods or other natural disasters, for which no one can be held responsible. Often occurrences for travel providers.
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Acrophobia is an extreme or irrational fear of heights
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American Car Rental Association
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Acronym: Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance
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Acknowledge
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