American plan
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000182
A pricing structure in the hospitality industry where the quoted rate for accommodation includes all three daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This contrasts with the European plan, which typically includes only the room rate. The American plan is frequently offered at resorts or cruise lines where guests are expected to dine on-site.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000182 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Transport and logistics |
| Synonyms | full board |
| References | American plan (Cambridge Dictionary) |
| See also | Full board; European plan; Modified American plan |
| Translations | German: American Plan; Spanish: plan americano; French: formule américaine |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000182",
"term": "American plan",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A pricing structure in the hospitality industry where the quoted rate for accommodation includes all three daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This contrasts with the European plan, which typically includes only the room rate. The American plan is frequently offered at resorts or cruise lines where guests are expected to dine on-site.",
"synonyms": [
"full board"
],
"subject": "Transport and logistics",
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"European plan",
"modified American plan"
],
"references": [
"American plan (Cambridge Dictionary)"
],
"translations": {
"de": "American Plan",
"es": "plan americano",
"fr": "formule américaine"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/american-plan/"
}
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