Example: No-show occurs when guest fails to arrive for reservation
Definition
"The no-show" refers to a situation in hospitality when a guest fails to arrive for a reservation without canceling in advance, causing potential disruptions or losses for the service provider. It often leads to unoccupied resources and lost revenue.
The term "the no-show" comes from combining 'no,' indicating absence, and 'show,' meaning appearance or attendance. It originated in the service and entertainment industries to describe individuals who do not appear as expected. Did you know? The phrase became particularly common with the rise of reservation systems in restaurants and hotels.
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"The no-show" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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