IATA: International Air Transport Association Definition: Is a trade association of the world’s airlines. Consisting of 290 airlines, primarily major carriers, representing 117 countries, the...
IATAN: International Association of Travel Agents Network Definition: Is an industry association in the USA designed to represent the interests of its member companies. Example: Many travel...
IBFC: Income Before Fixed Charges Definition: A measure of profitability of a hotel. This is usually calculated as Gross Operating Profit (GOP), less all Management...
IDP: Internet Distribution Policy Definition: Choice’s Internet Distribution Policy (IDP) is designed to help ensure that all Choice branded hotels are well positioned across...
IFA: International Franchise Association Definition: A non-profit trade association of franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers. It promotes good franchising practices by ensuring all members follow...
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Definition: Pollution from gases or particles released into the air is the primary cause of indoor air quality problems. Inadequate...
ILP: Internet Landing Page Definition: One of the Good Standing Requirements, the ILP is the page a guest sees when initially connecting to your...
ISP: Internet Service Provider Definition: An Internet service provider that provides Internet connectivity to an organization or to consumers. Example: Comcast, COX, AOL, etc....
Line-Level (Employees) Definition: Those employees whose jobs are considered entry level or non-supervisory. Example: Front desk agent, housekeeper, breakfast attendant. References: https://academia.edu/15440500/Hotel_Operations_Management_Glossary
IDS: Internet Distribution System Definition: A collection of online travel portals or agencies that have huge member bases and specialize in internet marketing of...