Glossary

This Glossary is provided to help guests understand more about the rental of inns, resorts and vacation rentals. It is not comprehensive but serves as a primer for terms guests may encounter in renting specialty lodging. Not all terms apply to all properties or managers.

Damage Waiver

A fee paid by guests that covers a maximum amount of damages they may cause. It is paid in advance, is non-refundable and covers unintentional damage up to a certain threshold if reported to the owner or manager prior to departure. Does not cover intentional damage, excessive cleaning, charges due to guest failure to follow booking contract or amounts of the limit (Origin: Industry - Link: VRIA.org)

High Dymaic Range (HDR) Photos

Digital photos taken and processed to produce the most life-like quality and colors possible. Used extensively for quality architectural and lodging photographs. Techniques that allow a greater luminances between light and dark so they more accurately the wide range of real scenes. (Origin: Wikipedia - Link: Wikipedia.com)

Media

Methods of disbursing information to a mass audience such as Radio, Television, Websites, Newspapers and other publications. Also referred to as the "Press", media are those which accept advertising. See also: Press (Origin: William May)

Per Person Pricing (PPP)

Often used for Vacation Rental homes, a pricing model where a minimum nightly rate is set for a property allowing a base or normal number of occupants. Guests pay an additional fee for each guest over the normal, up to a maximum number of guests allowed in the property. The additional fee is often much higher for unapproved guests. See also: Dynamic Rates (Origin: William May)

Press

Originally meant to include newspapers, magazines and pamphlets but has grown to include any media which offers news and information such as radio, television and the internet. See also: Media (Origin: William)

Press Release

A news article or feature story written by the subject of the story for delivery and potential placement in the media. (Origin: Industry)

SMS (Stencils, Motifs, Skins)

A software system that allows for creating websites by using standard code and geometrics of Stencils, Motifs and Skins. Stencils are the general purpose for which they are designed. Motifs are the general look and feel of the websites within a general category (Stencils). Skins are palette of colors and graphics used. By combining all three, a deployment system can allow users to create thousands of websites with different looks and purposes without having to create each from scratch. See also: Stencil, Motif, Skin, Carnac, Kreskin, Houdini (Origin: William May)

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