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MOTEL [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Practice (Hotels)
- Tourist Lodging
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- room oversale
1, record 1, English, room%20oversale
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- oversale 2, record 1, English, oversale
correct
- oversale of rooms 3, record 1, English, oversale%20of%20rooms
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) Room Oversale circumstances should be settled by mutual agreement.(...) Room oversale on other than a "Guaranteed Payment or Deposited Reservation" should require the hotel/motel to locate guests in an alternate but reasonably comparable accommodation(...) 1, record 1, English, - room%20oversale
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation hôtelière
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- surlocation
1, record 1, French, surlocation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dépassement de disponibilités en chambres 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9passement%20de%20disponibilit%C3%A9s%20en%20chambres
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait de louer plus de chambres que l'établissement n'en dispose, à la suite d'une erreur. 3, record 1, French, - surlocation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- location excédentaire
- survente
- dépassement de disponibilités en chambre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- motel
1, record 2, English, motel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
motel : an item in the "Structures" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - motel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- motel
1, record 2, French, motel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
motel : objet de la classe «Constructions» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 2, French, - motel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Hotel Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- American Hotel & Lodging Association
1, record 3, English, American%20Hotel%20%26%20Lodging%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AH&LA 2, record 3, English, AH%26LA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- American Hotel & Motel Association 3, record 3, English, American%20Hotel%20%26%20Motel%20Association
former designation, correct
- AH&MA;AHA 4, record 3, English, AH%26MA%3BAHA
former designation, correct
- AH&MA;AHA 4, record 3, English, AH%26MA%3BAHA
- American Hotel Association 4, record 3, English, American%20Hotel%20Association%20
former designation, correct
- American Hotel Protective Association 4, record 3, English, American%20Hotel%20Protective%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Serving the hospitality industry for more than a century, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.9 million-employee U.S. 2, record 3, English, - American%20Hotel%20%26%20Lodging%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1910, 60 operators formed the American Hotel Protective Association in Chicago. Its purpose was protection against deadbeats, check forgers, dishonest and undesirable employees, and crooks of all descriptions... In 1917, the name is changed to the American Hotel Association and the scope was broadened to include promotional, legislative, and educational programs... In 1963, AHA changed its name to the American Hotel & Motel Association.... In 2000, the name was changed to the American Hotel & Lodging Association... 4, record 3, English, - American%20Hotel%20%26%20Lodging%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Hôtellerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- American Hotel & Lodging Association
1, record 3, French, American%20Hotel%20%26%20Lodging%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AH&LA 2, record 3, French, AH%26LA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- American Hotel & Motel Association 3, record 3, French, American%20Hotel%20%26%20Motel%20Association
former designation, correct
- AH&MA;AHA 4, record 3, French, AH%26MA%3BAHA
former designation, correct
- AH&MA;AHA 4, record 3, French, AH%26MA%3BAHA
- American Hotel Association 4, record 3, French, American%20Hotel%20Association
former designation, correct
- American Hotel Protective Association 4, record 3, French, American%20Hotel%20Protective%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-08-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Mail Pickup and Distribution
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Key Service
1, record 4, English, Key%20Service
correct, trademark, see observation, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mailing and delivery service for hotel or motel keys, plastic door access cards and motor vehicle keys that bear the address of the addressee. 2, record 4, English, - Key%20Service
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Key Service: trademark of Canada Post. The name is followed by the letters "TM" in uppercase and superscript. 2, record 4, English, - Key%20Service
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Levée et distribution du courrier
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Service des clés
1, record 4, French, Service%20des%20cl%C3%A9s
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service de dépôt et de livraison pour les clés d'hôtels ou de motels, les cartes-clés en plastique ou les clés de véhicules automobiles qui portent l’adresse du destinataire. 2, record 4, French, - Service%20des%20cl%C3%A9s
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service des clés : marque de commerce de Postes Canada. Le nom est suivi des lettres «MC» en majuscules et en exposant. 2, record 4, French, - Service%20des%20cl%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-04-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pricing Methods (Hotels)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- run of the house rate
1, record 5, English, run%20of%20the%20house%20rate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- run-of-the-house rate 2, record 5, English, run%2Dof%2Dthe%2Dhouse%20rate
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An agreed upon rate generally priced at an average figure between minimum and maximum for group accommodations for all available rooms except suites. Room assignments usually made on a "best available" basis. 1, record 5, English, - run%20of%20the%20house%20rate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Flat rate for which a hotel or motel agrees to offer any of its available rooms to a group. 3, record 5, English, - run%20of%20the%20house%20rate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Hôtellerie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tarif de groupe selon les disponibilités
1, record 5, French, tarif%20de%20groupe%20selon%20les%20disponibilit%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réservation non confirmée d'une chambre qu'on assigne à un client si elle est libre. 1, record 5, French, - tarif%20de%20groupe%20selon%20les%20disponibilit%C3%A9s
Record 5, Key term(s)
- tarif selon disponibilités
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-01-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Hotel Industry (General)
- Tourist Lodging
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- motel
1, record 6, English, motel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An establishment which provides lodging and parking and in which the rooms are usually accessible from an outdoor parking area ... 2, record 6, English, - motel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Motel" means a group of attached or detached buildings containing individual sleeping or housekeeping units, rooms or cabins designed primarily for temporary use by automobile tourists or transients, with a garage or parking space appurtenant to each unit, and includes an auto court, a tourist court, a motor hotel and a motor lodge. 3, record 6, English, - motel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- motel
1, record 6, French, motel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- établissement motelier 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9tablissement%20motelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hôtel situé au bord des routes à grande circulation, aménagé pour recevoir les automobilistes de passage. 3, record 6, French, - motel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Motel» désigne un ensemble de bâtiments adjacents ou distincts, composé de chambres à coucher ou d'unités de logement, de pièces ou de cabines, destinés principalement à l'usage provisoire des touristes ou des automobilistes de passage, et comportant une aire de garage ou une place de stationnement contiguë à chaque logement, et s'entend d'une auberge pour automobilistes ou pour touristes, d'un hôtel ou chalet pour automobilistes. 4, record 6, French, - motel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
motel : Contraction de «motor hotel». 5, record 6, French, - motel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hotelería (Generalidades)
- Alojamiento (Turismo)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- motel
1, record 6, Spanish, motel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-10-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Practice (Hotels)
- Tourist Lodging
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- check-in
1, record 7, English, check%2Din
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Guest registration upon arrival at a hotel or motel. Usually required by law as well for the hotel' s own records. 2, record 7, English, - check%2Din
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation hôtelière
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- inscription
1, record 7, French, inscription
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait, pour un client, de se présenter à la réception d'un établissement hôtelier en vue de s'y inscrire. 1, record 7, French, - inscription
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación comercial (Hotelería)
- Alojamiento (Turismo)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- entrada
1, record 7, Spanish, entrada
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-10-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hotel Industry (General)
- Tourist Lodging
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- motor inn
1, record 8, English, motor%20inn
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- motor hotel 2, record 8, English, motor%20hotel
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usually a multistory urban motel. 3, record 8, English, - motor%20inn
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Similar to a motel; often offering more deluxe facilities. 4, record 8, English, - motor%20inn
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- parc-hôtel
1, record 8, French, parc%2Dh%C3%B4tel
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- hôtel-motel 1, record 8, French, h%C3%B4tel%2Dmotel
correct, masculine noun
- hôtel pour automobilistes 2, record 8, French, h%C3%B4tel%20pour%20automobilistes
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Établissement d'hébergement, situé généralement en milieu suburbain, qui offre le confort et certains services propres à l'hôtel (restauration, service aux chambres, salons, etc.) ainsi que les avantages du motel (stationnement à proximité de la chambre et accès direct à celle-ci, personnel du hall réduit, formalités de départ simplifiées, etc.). 3, record 8, French, - parc%2Dh%C3%B4tel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parc-hôtel; hôtel-motel : Termes entérinés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 4, record 8, French, - parc%2Dh%C3%B4tel
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hotelería (Generalidades)
- Alojamiento (Turismo)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- hotel de carretera
1, record 8, Spanish, hotel%20de%20carretera
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-12-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Tourist Lodging
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tourist cabin
1, record 9, English, tourist%20cabin
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tourist cabin or motel suite... 2, record 9, English, - tourist%20cabin
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cabin: Any simple, small structure designed for a brief stay, as for overnight. 3, record 9, English, - tourist%20cabin
Record 9, Key term(s)
- cabin
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cabine de touristes
1, record 9, French, cabine%20de%20touristes
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- maisonnette pour touristes 2, record 9, French, maisonnette%20pour%20touristes
feminine noun
- petit pavillon de touristes 2, record 9, French, petit%20pavillon%20de%20touristes
masculine noun
- petite habitation de villégiature 2, record 9, French, petite%20habitation%20de%20vill%C3%A9giature
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cabine de touristes ou suite dans un motel [...] 3, record 9, French, - cabine%20de%20touristes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-12-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Tourist Lodging
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tourist court
1, record 10, English, tourist%20court
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- cabin court 2, record 10, English, cabin%20court
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usually a series of connected or unconnected cabins-the forerunner of the modern motel. 3, record 10, English, - tourist%20court
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- auberge pour touristes
1, record 10, French, auberge%20pour%20touristes
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- camp pour touristes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-02-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tourist Lodging
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- unit
1, record 11, English, unit
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- motel unit 2, record 11, English, motel%20unit
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
70 large size units. 3, record 11, English, - unit
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The operator of a transient accommodation facility shall ensure that :...(e) every cottage, cabin or motel unit is thoroughly cleaned after each change in occupancy or once a week, whichever is more frequent;... 4, record 11, English, - unit
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See the yellow pages in BCOTT. 5, record 11, English, - unit
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chambre de motel
1, record 11, French, chambre%20de%20motel
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- chambre 2, record 11, French, chambre
correct, feminine noun
- unité 3, record 11, French, unit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'exploitant d'un lieu d'hébergement fait en sorte que : [...] (e) chaque chalet, cabine ou chambre de motel ait été nettoyé à fond après tout changement de locataire ou une fois par semaine selon ce qui est le plus fréquent; [...]. 4, record 11, French, - chambre%20de%20motel
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Hammam Moussa fait aujourd'hui l'objet de plusieurs projets de développement et de restauration. Il est question de construire une station thermale de haut niveau à proximité des bains de Moïse renfermant un motel de plus de 50 chambres. 5, record 11, French, - chambre%20de%20motel
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Vouzon (Nord-Est de Lamotte). Motel des Bruyères [...] 46 chambres doubles. 6, record 11, French, - chambre%20de%20motel
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-02-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Accommodation (Military)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- commercial lodging
1, record 12, English, commercial%20lodging
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lodgings obtained in a hotel, motel, tourist home, guest cottage or similar establishment that caters to the general public at predetermined rates. 1, record 12, English, - commercial%20lodging
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Logement (Militaire)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- logement commercial
1, record 12, French, logement%20commercial
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Logement obtenu dans un hôtel, un motel, une maison de touristes, un chalet commercial ou autre établissement semblable qui dessert la population générale à des taux préétablis. 1, record 12, French, - logement%20commercial
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-03-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Pre-Fire Planning
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- path of travel
1, record 13, English, path%20of%20travel
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- travel path 2, record 13, English, travel%20path
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fire escape ladders or stairs shall provide a continuous, unobstructed, safe path of travel to a safe area of refuge. 3, record 13, English, - path%20of%20travel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In every hotel and motel bedroom, the fire safety rules for occupants shall be posted showing the location of exits and the paths of travel to exits. 4, record 13, English, - path%20of%20travel
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "egress", "means of egress", "exit", "fire escape" and "escape route". 2, record 13, English, - path%20of%20travel
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Prévision des incendies
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- chemin de circulation
1, record 13, French, chemin%20de%20circulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- itinéraire de circulation 1, record 13, French, itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20circulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans toutes les chambres d'hôtel et de motel, il faut afficher à l'intention des occupants les règles de sécurité incendie et indiquer l'emplacement des issues et le parcours à suivre pour les atteindre. 2, record 13, French, - chemin%20de%20circulation
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-07-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Innkeeper
1, record 14, English, Ontario%20Innkeeper
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published by the Ontario Hotel & Motel Association. 2, record 14, English, - Ontario%20Innkeeper
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Innkeeper
1, record 14, French, Ontario%20Innkeeper
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements obtenus de l'organisme. 2, record 14, French, - Ontario%20Innkeeper
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-07-04
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Western Innkeeper
1, record 15, English, Western%20Innkeeper
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Motel Association of Alberta. 1, record 15, English, - Western%20Innkeeper
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Western Innkeeper
1, record 15, French, Western%20Innkeeper
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-06-22
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Western Innkeeper
1, record 16, English, Western%20Innkeeper
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Motel Association of Alberta. 1, record 16, English, - Western%20Innkeeper
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Western Innkeeper
1, record 16, French, Western%20Innkeeper
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1995-11-14
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- International Association of Hospitality Accountants
1, record 17, English, International%20Association%20of%20Hospitality%20Accountants
correct, United States
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- IAHA 1, record 17, English, IAHA
correct, United States
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- National Association of Hotel and Motel Accountants 1, record 17, English, National%20Association%20of%20Hotel%20and%20Motel%20Accountants
former designation, correct, United States
- National Association of Hotel Accountants 1, record 17, English, National%20Association%20of%20Hotel%20Accountants
former designation, correct, United States
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Professional society of hotel, motel, casino restaurant, and club controllers and financial officers. Formerly : National Association of Hotel Accountants;(1975) National Association of Hotel and Motel Accountants 1, record 17, English, - International%20Association%20of%20Hospitality%20Accountants
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- International Association of Hospitality Accountants
1, record 17, French, International%20Association%20of%20Hospitality%20Accountants
correct, United States
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- IAHA 1, record 17, French, IAHA
correct, United States
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- National Association of Hotel and Motel Accountants 1, record 17, French, National%20Association%20of%20Hotel%20and%20Motel%20Accountants
former designation, correct, United States
- National Association of Hotel Accountants 1, record 17, French, National%20Association%20of%20Hotel%20Accountants
former designation, correct, United States
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1989-03-17
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Practice (Hotels)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- concession
1, record 18, English, concession
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) an arrangement entered into with another party in which the latter leases space in a hotel and takes over the operation of a revenue-producing department(e. g. cigar store, parking garage or restaurant) rather than the hotelier operating it for the account of the hotel or motel. 2, record 18, English, - concession
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation hôtelière
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- concession
1, record 18, French, concession
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contrat par lequel un hôtelier permet à un particulier ou à une entreprise d'exploiter un commerce à l'intérieur de son établissement (magasin de fleurs, boutique de souvenirs, etc.). 2, record 18, French, - concession
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1986-07-31
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Rotel
1, record 19, English, Rotel
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a motel which was funded by the Rotary Club of Ottawa and McDonald's Restaurant of Canada Ltd. It provides accommodation for the relatives of patients in Ottawa hospitals. 2, record 19, English, - Rotel
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Rotel
1, record 19, French, Rotel
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements fournis par Rotel (Ottawa). 1, record 19, French, - Rotel
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1986-07-25
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Exchanges
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- traffic operator position system
1, record 20, English, traffic%20operator%20position%20system
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
- TOPS 1, record 20, English, TOPS
correct, trademark
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic, stored program controlled system for operator-handled calls. Provides full range of operator services including automatic billing functions automatic coin rating, and hotel/motel requirements. Replaces cord-type switchboards. 2, record 20, English, - traffic%20operator%20position%20system
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Centraux téléphoniques
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- position automatisée de standardiste
1, record 20, French, position%20automatis%C3%A9e%20de%20standardiste
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
- TOPS 2, record 20, French, TOPS
trademark
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- position automatisée de téléphoniste 2, record 20, French, position%20automatis%C3%A9e%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phoniste
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipement électronique à commande par programme enregistré, se présentant sous forme de bureau (dit "table d'opératrice" en France) et servant au traitement des appels par le téléphoniste. Permet toutes les fonctions du service des téléphonistes, la facturation automatique, le calcul automatique du prix des communications obtenues à un téléphone à prépaiement ou postpaiement, et le service hôtel/motel. Remplace les standards à cordons. 2, record 20, French, - position%20automatis%C3%A9e%20de%20standardiste
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Marque déposée par la Northern Telecom pour la position automatisée de téléphoniste. 2, record 20, French, - position%20automatis%C3%A9e%20de%20standardiste
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-05-30
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Cooking Appliances
- Household Refrigerators and Freezers
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- compact stove and refrigerator 1, record 21, English, compact%20stove%20and%20refrigerator
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Compact Stoves and Refrigerators. Ideal for summer camps, cottages, housekeeping motel units, etc. 1, record 21, English, - compact%20stove%20and%20refrigerator
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de cuisson des aliments
- Réfrigérateurs et congélateurs domestiques
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- ensemble cuisinière et réfrigérateur
1, record 21, French, ensemble%20cuisini%C3%A8re%20et%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rateur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- cuisinière et réfrigérateur combinés 2, record 21, French, cuisini%C3%A8re%20et%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rateur%20combin%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuisinière et réfrigérateur combinés. Idéal pour camps, chalets, cabines de Motel, etc. 2, record 21, French, - ensemble%20cuisini%C3%A8re%20et%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9rateur
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1986-03-25
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Restaurant Industry (General)
- Occupational Training
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Food Management
1, record 22, English, Food%20Management
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aim of program : Careers in hotel, motel, and tourist management and in the management of restaurants, cafeterias, food service category and related areas, are open to graduates of this major. 1, record 22, English, - Food%20Management
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title of a program at the School of Food Science, Macdonald College of McGill University. 2, record 22, English, - Food%20Management
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Restauration (Généralités)
- Orientation professionnelle
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- Gestion des aliments
1, record 22, French, Gestion%20des%20aliments
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les diplômés de cette majeure pourront trouver un emploi dans la gestion d'hôtels, motels, et d'établissements touristiques de restaurants, cafétérias et services d'alimentation et domaines connexes. 1, record 22, French, - Gestion%20des%20aliments
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1985-09-25
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Hotel Industry (General)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- commercial accommodation
1, record 23, English, commercial%20accommodation
correct, officially approved
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the usual hotel or motel type of accommodation or similar commercial establishment which provides lodgings at an established daily rate. 1, record 23, English, - commercial%20accommodation
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commercial accommodation: term and definition officially approved by Treasury Board Secretariat. 2, record 23, English, - commercial%20accommodation
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Hôtellerie (Généralités)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- logement commercial
1, record 23, French, logement%20commercial
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] logement ordinaire du type hôtel/motel ou un établissement commercial semblable qui offre l'hébergement à un taux quotidien établi. 1, record 23, French, - logement%20commercial
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
logement commercial : terme et définition uniformisés par le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 2, record 23, French, - logement%20commercial
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Practice (Hotels)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- motel business 1, record 24, English, motel%20business
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mr X is in the motel business... 1, record 24, English, - motel%20business
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation hôtelière
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- industrie du motel
1, record 24, French, industrie%20du%20motel
feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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