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***** | SOFT GOODS. | In the hotel industry, the linens, carpeting, drapery and similar materials in a hotel room. See also case goods.
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**** | SOFT OPENING. | A period of time when a new hotel, which may not be fully complete, is open for business but has not formally announced its opening. Also used of rides and attractions at theme parks.
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** | SOFT CLASS. | In certain Far Eastern countries, a designation for first class.
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* | SOFT DEPARTURE, SOFT SAILING. | A departure date for which there are relatively few bookings.
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* | SOFT DOLLARS. | Non-monetary items provided by a supplier to a travel agent to assist the travel agent in marketing the supplier's products, for example branded giveaway items such as tote bags or amenity points on a
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* | SOFT ADVENTURE. | An outdoor or adventure travel experience that is not overly demanding physically.
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