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All-inclusive

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

/ˌɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv/adjectiveCore term

In tourism & hospitality, all-inclusive means: Describes a holiday or hotel price that covers the room, all meals, most drinks and many activities, so guests pay little extra on site.

In Turkish: her şey dahil

How it is used

A key board type in Turkish resort tourism, written AI. Hotels list what is not included, such as imported drinks, à la carte dinners or spa treatments. Some hotels also sell an ultra all-inclusive package with extra services.

Example sentences

  1. Your stay is all-inclusive, so drinks at the pool bar are included until midnight.

  2. Please wear your all-inclusive wristband at all times in the restaurants and bars.

Common collocations

  • all-inclusive resort
  • all-inclusive package
  • all-inclusive wristband
  • go all-inclusive
  • ultra all-inclusive
  • half boardA hotel arrangement where the price includes the room, breakfast and one other main meal, usually dinner.
  • full boardA hotel arrangement where the price includes the room and three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • bed and breakfastA hotel rate that includes the room and breakfast only; also a small, often family-run guest house that offers this.
  • resortA hotel or holiday place with many facilities, such as pools, restaurants, sports and entertainment, where people stay for leisure.

More terms: Room Types & Board

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