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Transfer

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

/ˈtrænsfɜːr/nounCore term

In tourism & hospitality, transfer means: Transport arranged for travellers between two places, usually the airport and the hotel, as part of a booking or package.

In Turkish: transfer, havalimanı transferi

How it is used

Agencies and hotels organise airport transfers by shuttle bus, minibus or private car (VIP transfer). Staff confirm transfer times, check flight numbers and tell guests where to meet the driver. The verb has the same form: "We'll transfer you to the hotel."

Example sentences

  1. Your airport transfer will pick you up at 4:15 tomorrow morning.

  2. Is the airport transfer included in the package, or do we pay separately?

Common collocations

  • airport transfer
  • private transfer
  • shared transfer
  • transfer time
  • arrange a transfer
  • pick upTo collect someone from a place by car, minibus or coach, for example from their hotel or the airport.
  • travel agencyA business that sells holidays, tours, tickets and hotel stays to travellers, often earning a commission from suppliers.
  • package holidayA holiday sold at one price that includes travel and accommodation, and often transfers and meals, arranged by a tour operator.
  • voucherA document from a travel agency or tour operator showing that a guest has booked, and usually paid for, a hotel stay, tour or transfer.

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