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PAYING GUEST [2 records]

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Record 1 1988-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Commercial Practice (Hotels)
DEF

a system which eliminates the fixed procedure of paying one's bill and turning in one's key when vacating a hotel room. The guest deposits his key in a box for this purpose and pays his bill by mail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation hôtelière
OBS

"départ exprès" : Terme utilisé par CN/Air Canada.

OBS

"départ rapide" : Terme utilisé par les Hôtels CP et l'Hôtel Meridien (Montréal).

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hotel Industry (General)
OBS

paying : that pays; giving money or compensation for what is received(a paying guest).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hôtellerie (Généralités)
CONT

corporation des gens qui reçoivent des hôtes payants.

Spanish

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