Travel Industry Jargon

noun a decision to stop something that has been arranged or planned

verb to decide or announce that a planned event will not take place

• The company decided to cancel the contract due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I had to cancel my plans for the weekend because of the bad weather.
• I'm going to cancel on that party, I'm not feeling up to it tonight.
• Sometimes it's necessary to cancel out the negative thoughts with positive affirmations.

noun A person who is in charge of a railway station

• The stationmaster was responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the train station.
• Hey, have you met the stationmaster? He's always on top of things around here.
• The stationmaster is like the boss of the train station, you gotta listen to what he says.
• In a way, the stationmaster can be seen as the conductor of the train station, orchestrating all the movements and schedules.

noun A very important person; someone who is considered to be special or influential

• The VIP guests were seated in the front row at the event.
• I heard that the VIP section at the concert has the best view.
• Let's try to sneak into the VIP area at the party.
• In this company, the CEO is considered the VIP of the organization.

noun a digital wallet is a software-based system that securely stores users' payment information and passwords for numerous payment methods and websites.

adjective digital wallet is used as an adjective to describe the type of wallet being digital in nature.

• Many people now use a digital wallet to make online payments securely.
• I always keep my digital wallet handy for shopping online.
• I love how my digital wallet lets me pay with just a few taps.
• In today's world, knowledge is like a digital wallet - you need to keep it updated and secure.

noun a feeling of guilt or embarrassment caused by the environmental impact of flying on an airplane

• The concept of flight shame has gained traction as more people become aware of the environmental impact of air travel.
• I can't shake off this feeling of flight shame every time I book a plane ticket.
• I've been hit with a serious case of flight shame lately, so I'm considering taking the train instead.
• Her flight shame weighed heavily on her conscience, prompting her to explore alternative modes of transportation.

noun a ticket or pass that allows a person to travel on a transportation service

• The pass rider is someone who is entitled to travel on a flight at a reduced fare.
• My friend works for the airline so I can go as a pass rider on their flights.
• I'm going to try to pass rider on that flight and hopefully get a seat.
• Being a pass rider in life means taking advantage of opportunities as they come.

noun a portmanteau of 'business' and 'leisure', referring to a trip or activity that combines elements of both work and relaxation

• The company encourages bleisure travel for employees attending conferences.
• I'm thinking of adding a few days to my business trip for some bleisure time.
• Bleisure is the best way to mix work and play while traveling.
• Incorporating bleisure into your work routine can help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

noun A unit of weight used in East Asia, equal to about 1.3 pounds or 600 grams.

• The teacher asked the students to take a seat and focus on the lesson.
• Hey, can you ta this bag for me?
• I'll ta care of it, no worries.
• She decided to ta matters into her own hands and confront the issue head-on.