The welcome desk



Example: Welcome desk greets guests and provides initial assistance

Definition


"The welcome desk" is a designated area in hospitality settings where guests are greeted and provided with initial assistance, information, or directions to ensure a smooth and pleasant arrival experience.

Translations


  • el mostrador de bienvenida
  • de receptie
  • el taulell d'acollida
  • le bureau d'accueil
  • der Empfangstisch

Etymology


The term "the welcome desk" combines 'welcome,' derived from Old English 'wilcuma,' meaning a desired guest or greeting, and 'desk,' from the Latin 'desca,' meaning a table or writing surface. Together, they denote a place where guests are warmly received and helped upon arrival.

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"The welcome desk" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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