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What is the meaning / definition of Extranet in the hospitality industry? An Extranet is a website that allows controlled access to partners, vendors and suppliers or an authorised set of customers. In other words it is a channel which can be administered externally via a login into the system. We can also say it’s a platform which allows to [...]

What is the meaning / definition of ED in the hospitality industry? ED stands for: Electronic Distribution (also called online distribution). It is a type of distribution that uses purely electronic media. E-distribution is an important component of E-commerce. In hospitality it encompasses all the electronic channels of distribution, which can be accessed through internet, intranet or through an interfaced [...]

What is the meaning / definition of Eco Lodge in the hospitality industry? The term eco lodge refers to a type of accommodation located in a remote destination in nature. Generally eco lodges are equipped with less than 30 rooms. They are designed to have minimal impact on the environment and to be as sustainable as possible in their usage [...]