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***** | DOING BUSINESS AS. | A phrase indicating that a corporation has registered with the state to conduct business under a name other than its official corporate name. Typically abbreviated dba. A corporation might have severa
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***** | BUSINESS CENTER. | In a hotel, a room or area where guests can have access, typically for a fee, to a variety of services such as faxing, printing, photocopying, and Internet access.
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***** | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER. | In the cruise industry, a person tasked with the responsibility of identifying and nurturing opportunities to increase a cruise line's business across a variety of marketing channels.
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**** | BUSINESS MIX. | In a travel agency, the percentage of corporate to leisure travel booked.
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**** | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST. | See business development manager.
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** | BUSINESS CLASS. | A relatively new class of airline service, positioned in marketing as between first-class and coach. Designed to appeal to the business traveler. The amenities provided in business class vary from car
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* | WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE. | A company at least 51% owned by women. Such companies often qualify for preferential tax treatment and other governmental programs. Also called woman-owned business enterprise.
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* | BUSINESS JET. | A jet propelled aircraft seating four to 20 passengers, typically owned and used by a corporation for the use of company executives and employees.
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* | ASTA BUSINESS NUMBER. | A unique alphanumeric industry identifier that conforms to IATA format, issued to members of ASTA on request and for a fee.
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