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Tip

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

/tɪp/nounCore term

In tourism & hospitality, tip means: An extra amount of money that a guest gives a waiter, porter, driver or other staff member to thank them for good service.

In Turkish: bahşiş

How it is used

Guests leave a tip on the table or add it to a card payment, and staff may share tips through a tip box or tip pool. Gratuity is the formal word, while a service charge is an amount the business adds to the bill. Tipping customs differ from country to country.

Example sentences

  1. The guests left a generous tip for the pool bar team before they checked out.

  2. Is the tip included in the bill? – No, service isn't included.

Common collocations

  • leave a tip
  • generous tip
  • tip box
  • share tips
  • add a tip
  • waiterA person who takes orders and serves food and drinks to guests at their tables in a restaurant or bar.
  • bellboyA hotel employee who carries guests' luggage, shows them to their rooms and helps with small tasks.
  • billA document showing what a guest must pay for the room, meals and other services, or the total amount itself.
  • F&BShort for food and beverage: everything a hotel serves to eat and drink, and the department that runs its restaurants, bars, room service and events.

More terms: Food & Beverage Service

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