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Tomb

A structure, chamber or designated place in which human remains are buried or deposited.

NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE Archaeological Heritage
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Necropolis

A collective category described as necropolis within archaeology, encompassing its relevant entities, practices or measures.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Site Recording

A practice or activity involving site recording, considered within the field of archaeology.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Context Recording

A practice or activity involving context recording, considered within the field of archaeology.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Stratigraphy

The branch of geology that studies the arrangement and succession of strata.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Test Excavation

A process or condition described as test excavation and examined in relation to archaeology.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Salvage Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with salvage to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Rescue Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with rescue to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Archaeological Survey

A structured method of collecting information about archaeological from a defined sample or population.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Excavation

A hole in the ground made by excavating.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Public Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with public to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Experimental Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with experimental to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Cognitive Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with cognitive to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Environmental Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with environmental to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Landscape Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with landscape to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Urban Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with urban to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Industrial Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with industrial to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Underwater Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with underwater to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Maritime Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with maritime to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Islamic Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with islamic to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Biblical Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with biblical to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Medieval Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with medieval to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology Medieval Archaeology
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Historical Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with historical to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Classical Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with classical to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology Classical Archaeology
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Prehistoric Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with prehistoric to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology Prehistoric Archaeology
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Human History

The study and interpretation of change over time in relation to human.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS History
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Archaeological Context

The social, cultural, spatial or operational circumstances that shape archaeological.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Archaeological Record

Documented information preserved as evidence of activities concerning archaeological.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Archaeological Resources

Assets, capabilities or inputs used to support archaeological.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Archaeological Landscape

A geographic area whose natural and human features are shaped by or associated with archaeological.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, and Design Landscape Architecture
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Cultural Heritage

Tangible places and objects and intangible practices, knowledge and expressions inherited from the past and valued by communities in the present.

EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC FIELDS Heritage, Culture, and Museum Studies
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Material Culture

The shared values, knowledge, practices, meanings and forms of expression associated with material.

TRAVEL DISTRIBUTION AND INTERMEDIARIES Tour Operators Specialized Tour Operators Culture and Heritage CURRENT AND HISTORICAL TOURISM OCCUPATIONS Visitor Attractions, Culture and Heritage
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Archaeological Sites

Defined locations possessing features, functions or significance associated with archaeological.

NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE Archaeological Heritage Archaeological Site
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Archaeological Heritage

The tangible and intangible legacy associated with archaeological, inherited from the past and valued in the present.

NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE Archaeological Heritage
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Archaeology

The study of material evidence associated with archaeology to interpret past human activity and cultural change.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Archaeology
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Average Daily Rate (ADR)

An accommodation performance measure calculated by dividing room revenue by the number of rooms sold during a specified period.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Accounting and Finance
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Occupancy Rate

The percentage of available accommodation units or bed places occupied during a specified period.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Accounting and Finance
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Climate Action

A process or condition described as climate action and examined in relation to airbnb and sharing economy.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Environmental and Natural Sciences Climate Science
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Consumer Protection

Laws, institutions and practices designed to safeguard consumers from unsafe products, deception, unfair treatment and inadequate redress.

LAW AND LEGAL FRAMEWORKS
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Licensing

A practice or activity involving licensing, considered within the field of airbnb and sharing economy.

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT TERMINALS AND PASSENGER CARRIERS Vehicle Rental and Sharing
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Tourism Taxes

Taxes or compulsory charges imposed specifically or predominantly on visitors, tourism services or tourism-related transactions.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Economics
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Short-term Rental Regulations

Binding rules and official requirements governing short-term rental.

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT TERMINALS AND PASSENGER CARRIERS Vehicle Rental and Sharing
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Local Identity

The distinctive meanings, attributes and sense of belonging associated with local.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Sociology
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Tourismphobia

A contested term describing strong resident opposition or hostility toward tourism because of its perceived local pressures and impacts.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Sociology Sociology of Tourism
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Resident Attitudes

A collective category described as resident attitudes within airbnb and sharing economy, encompassing its relevant entities, practices or measures.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation Home Sharing
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Housing Affordability

A quality or condition described as housing affordability and examined in relation to airbnb and sharing economy.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation Home Sharing
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Innovation

The development and implementation of a new or significantly improved product, service, process, method or organizational practice.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Local Employment

Paid work and labour-market activity generated by or associated with local.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences
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Gig Economy

The system of production, exchange, distribution and consumption associated with gig.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences
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Entrepreneurship

The process of identifying opportunities and organizing resources to create, develop and sustain a new venture or innovative form of value.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Economics Microeconomics
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Local Economy

The system of production, exchange, distribution and consumption associated with local.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Economics
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Tourism Revenue

Income generated through the sale or provision of tourism.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Economics Microeconomics Macroeconomics
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Customer Loyalty

A sustained favourable attitude and repeated behavioural preference toward a brand, organization or destination.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Marketing
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Experience Marketing

Marketing that creates memorable sensory, emotional, cognitive or participatory interactions between audiences and an offering.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Marketing
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Influencer Marketing

A marketing practice in which individuals with established audience credibility create or communicate content intended to affect awareness and behaviour.

Travel Writers, Media Figures, and Influencers Travel Influencers
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Online Reviews

Evaluations and accounts of products, services or experiences published by users on digital platforms.

TRAVEL INFORMATION AND REVIEW PLATFORMS Travel Review Platforms Accommodation Review Platforms
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Reputation Management

The systematic monitoring and shaping of stakeholder perceptions through conduct, communication and response.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Marketing
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Social Media Marketing

The strategic use of social platforms to create and distribute content, engage audiences, manage relationships and achieve marketing objectives.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Marketing
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Digital Marketing

The use of websites, search engines, social media, email, mobile technologies and other digital channels to create and deliver marketing value.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Marketing
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Smart Tourism

Tourism that integrates data, connected technologies and collaborative governance to improve experiences, management, accessibility and sustainability.

TOURISM TYPES AND FORMS Technology-Based Tourism Smart Tourism
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Cultural Tourism

A form of tourism motivated wholly or partly by interest in the arts, heritage, history, lifestyles and cultural expressions of a destination.

TOURISM TYPES AND FORMS Cultural Tourism
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Rural Tourism

Tourism occurring in rural areas and based on their landscapes, communities, heritage, agriculture and ways of life.

TOURISM TYPES AND FORMS Rural and Agricultural Tourism Rural Tourism
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Urban Tourism

A form of tourism in which travel is primarily centred on cities and their cultural, social, architectural and leisure attractions.

TOURISM TYPES AND FORMS Urban Tourism
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Alternative Accommodation

Facilities and services that provide temporary lodging in connection with alternative.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation
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Hospitality

The practice and industry of welcoming, hosting and caring for guests through accommodation, food, beverage and related services.

EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC FIELDS Hospitality Management
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Dynamic Pricing

The real-time or periodic adjustment of prices in response to changing demand, capacity, customer characteristics or market conditions.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Accounting and Finance
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Wishlists

A collective category described as wishlists within airbnb and sharing economy, encompassing its relevant entities, practices or measures.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation Vacation Rental Airbnb
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Digital Payments

A collective category described as digital payments within airbnb and sharing economy, encompassing its relevant entities, practices or measures.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Artificial Intelligence, Information Technologies and Digitalization
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Guest Reviews

User evaluations or systematic examinations concerning guest.

TRAVEL INFORMATION AND REVIEW PLATFORMS Accommodation Review Platforms
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Instant Booking

The process of searching, selecting and reserving instant.

TRAVEL DISTRIBUTION AND INTERMEDIARIES Reservation and Distribution Systems
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TRAVEL DISTRIBUTION AND INTERMEDIARIES Reservation and Distribution Systems
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Airbnb Experiences

The perceptions, emotions and evaluations formed through people's interactions with airbnb.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation Vacation Rental Airbnb
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Glamping

A practice or activity involving glamping, considered within the field of airbnb and sharing economy

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT TERMINALS AND PASSENGER CARRIERS Vehicle Rental and Sharing
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Ryokan

A traditional Japanese inn characterized by features such as tatami rooms, futon bedding, communal bathing and customary hospitality.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES Japan CURRENT AND HISTORICAL TOURISM OCCUPATIONS Accommodation and Lodging Other Accommodation Establishments
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Cave House

A building or establishment designed or used for cave.

Nature-Based Destinations ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Historic and Heritage Accommodation DESTINATION Destination Types Cave Destination Cave Hotel
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Castle

Interchanging the positions of the king and a rook.

NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE Monumental and Historic Structures Castle / Fortress
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Treehouse

A structure built among or supported by trees and used as accommodation or recreation for airbnb and sharing economy.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Hotels Hotels by Theme, Design, and Experience Treehouse Hotel
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Farm Stay

A period of temporary residence or accommodation associated with farm.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation Farm Stay
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Cabin

The enclosed compartment of an aircraft or spacecraft where passengers are carried.

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT TERMINALS AND PASSENGER CARRIERS Transportation Vehicles Aircraft
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Luxury Villa

A detached residence or accommodation property used in relation to luxury.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Hotels Hotels by Service Level Luxury Hotel
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Shared Room

An enclosed interior space designed or used for shared.

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT TERMINALS AND PASSENGER CARRIERS Vehicle Rental and Sharing
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Private Room

An enclosed interior space designed or used for private.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Ownership-Based Accommodation Models Private Villa
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Entire Home

A private residence used, experienced or exchanged in relation to entire.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Second Homes Home Exchange
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Digital Accommodation Platforms

Physical or digital infrastructures that enable interactions, transactions or services relating to digital accommodation.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Hotels Emerging and Technology-Based Hotels Digital Hotel
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Home Exchange

The reciprocal transfer of information, resources, services or experiences concerning home.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Second Homes Home Exchange
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Home Sharing

The joint or sequential use, exchange or provision of home among multiple participants.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation Home Sharing
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Vacation Rentals

A collective category described as vacation rentals within airbnb and sharing economy, encompassing its relevant entities, practices or measures.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation Vacation Rental
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Short-term Rentals

A collective category described as short-term rentals within airbnb and sharing economy, encompassing its relevant entities, practices or measures.

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT TERMINALS AND PASSENGER CARRIERS Vehicle Rental and Sharing
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Sharing Economy

The system of production, exchange, distribution and consumption associated with sharing.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration Home Sharing
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Airbnb

A digital marketplace that connects hosts offering short-term accommodation and related experiences with prospective guests.

ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY ESTABLISHMENTS Alternative Accommodation Vacation Rental Airbnb
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Visitor Experience

The totality of a visitor's perceptions, emotions, interactions and evaluations before, during and after a visit.

CURRENT AND HISTORICAL TOURISM OCCUPATIONS Destination Management and Visitor Information
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Service Quality

The degree to which a service consistently meets or exceeds customer needs and expectations.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Business Administration
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Selected quantitative or qualitative measures used to monitor progress toward an organization's most important objectives.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Marketing
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Ethnographic Tourism

A form of tourism in which travel is primarily centred on the cultures and everyday practices of communities.

TOURISM TYPES AND FORMS
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Authentic Experiences

The perceptions, emotions and evaluations formed through people's interactions with authentic.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Business and Management Sciences Marketing
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Cultural Heritage

Tangible places and objects and intangible practices, knowledge and expressions inherited from the past and valued by communities in the present.

Cultural Destinations Cultural Heritage Destination DESTINATION Destination Types
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Cultural Landscape

A geographic area shaped by the long-term interaction of people and nature and valued for its cultural significance.

Cultural Destinations DESTINATION Destination Types Cultural Landscape Destination
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Indigenous Tourism

A form of tourism in which travel is primarily centred on experiences substantially owned, presented or guided by Indigenous peoples and cultures.

TOURISM TYPES AND FORMS Cultural Tourism Indigenous Tourism
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Cultural Immersion

A process or condition described as cultural immersion and examined in relation to adventure tourism.

TOURISM TYPES AND FORMS Cultural Tourism Rural and Agricultural Tourism
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Travel Medicine

The field concerned with preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with travel.

DISCIPLINES, CONCEPTS, AND RESEARCH AREAS Health and Wellness Sciences Health Tourism
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