Glossary D

Discounted Fare  is the negotiated air fare for convention, trade show, meeting, group and corporate travel.

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Discover America  is the theme used by the Travel Industry Association and its MARKETING partners to Market Travel within the United States.

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French: Côte de la découverte – Réserves de la forêt atlantique
The Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves is a World Heritage Site in Brazil defined by the UNESCO in 1999 and definitely a recommended natural sightseeing Location.
It is on position 466 (472, 1033) in our monthly survey..

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Discretionary income  is the money received from employment or other sources which can be freely spent on leisure pursuits (such as Travel and tourism) after general living costs, taxation etc. are taken into consideration.

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Discrimination  is the unequal treatment of persons on grounds which are not justifiable in law, e.g. in the UK, discrimination on the grounds of sex or race.

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Deutsch: Ausschiffung / Español: Desembarco / Português: Desembarque / Français: Débarquement / Italiano: Sbarco

In the travel context, disembarkation refers to the process of leaving a vehicle or vessel, such as a plane, ship, or train, at the end of a journey. It is the counterpart to embarkation, which involves boarding the vehicle or vessel at the beginning of a trip. Disembarkation is a critical phase in travel, involving procedures and protocols designed to ensure the safe, efficient, and orderly exit of passengers and crew from the transport mode.

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Disintermediation  is a process by which the consumer 'bypasses' the services of an Intermediary or intermediaries in the chain of distribution, in order to purchase products direct from those who supply them.

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Deutsch: Disneyland Paris / Español: Disneyland PARís / Português: Disneyland Paris / Français: Disneyland Paris / Italiano: Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris is a world-renowned theme park and resort located in Marne-la-Vallée, France, approximately 32 kilometres (20 miles) east of Paris. It is a premier travel Destination, attracting millions of visitors annually with its immersive entertainment, themed attractions, and magical experiences for people of all ages.

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