FOOM- Prelims (Terms) Flashcards
Confidential personalized series of letters and/or numbers, which serve as user ID to log in/out the computer system.
access code
Money received by the hotel in advance of the guest arrival to guarantee the room accommodations.
advance deposit
Money requested by hotel at check-in of a guest who is unable to produce any of the credit cards or any other form of credit, accepted by the hotel.
advance payment
changes in particulars against original reservation
amendment
Goods and services given to the guest without any extra charge (e.g. soap, stationeries, shaving kit, sewing kit etc.)
amenities
date of check-in
arrival
heavy check-in and check-out on the same day
back to back
Contains the records of all undesirable guests, companies and travel agents
black list
Providing guests with alternative accommodations (to include complimentary transfers) in another hotel of the same category or higher due to unavailability of rooms.
bump off
A reservation voided upon the request of the guest. Different types of reservations are subject to various cancellation requirements.
cancellation
procedures involved in receiving and registering a guest at the front desk
check-in
procedures involved in the settlement of accounts by a guest on his departure
checkout
time designated by hotel for the guest to check-in his room, normally by 2:00PM
check-in time
time designated by hotel for the guest to vacate his room at completion of stay, normally by 12:00nn.
checkout time
Period when the hotel is fully booked. Additional reservations are declined.
closed out dates
Refers to a room service that is free. Room or service provided but guest is not charged.
comp/ complimentary
use of a hotel room from 8AM to 5PM (special rate is given)
day use
checkout date
departure
- indicated by guest who requires privacy
- for cases wherein the sign has been up more than 48 hours, Duty Manager may be required to check the room and ensure safety of guest.
Do- Not- Disturb (DND) or privacy sign
room may be out of order or may be for other important reason
DNR (do not release)