The check-in desk
Example: Check-in desk handles guest registration process
Definition
"The check-in desk" is a designated area in hotels or airports where guests or passengers register upon arrival. It is the place where identification is verified, keys or boarding passes are issued, and initial customer service is provided to begin the stay or journey.
Etymology
The term "the check-in desk" combines 'check-in,' meaning the process of registering one's arrival, with 'desk,' referring to the counter or surface where this activity occurs. 'Check-in' originated from the verb 'check,' implying verification, and 'in,' indicating entry. The phrase developed alongside the growth of travel and hospitality industries.
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"The check-in desk" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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