gateway: city, airport, or area from which a flight or tour departs
Globalisation: Generally defined as the network of connections of organisations and peoples are across national, geographic and cultural borders and boundaries. These global networks are creating a shrinking world where local differences and national boundaries are being subsumed into global identities. Within the field of tourism, globalisation is also viewed in terms of the revolutions in telecommunications, finance and transport that are key factors currently influencing the nature and pace of growth of tourism in developing nations.
Green Globe/Green Globe 21: GREEN GLOBE 21 is the worldwide benchmarking and certification programme which facilitates sustainable travel and tourism for consumers, companies and communities. It is based on Agenda 21 and principles for Sustainable Development endorsed by 182 governments at the United Nations Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992. www.greenglobe21.com
Greenhouse effect: The trapping of the sun’s thermal radiation by gases and water vapour, keeping the surface of the earth warmer than it would be otherwise.
Greenhouse gases: Gases that contribute to the greenhouse affect. These include carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour. One source of greenhouse gases is the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil, gas and coal.
ground operator: a company or individual providing such services as hotel, sightseeing, transfers, and all other related services for groups. See receptive operator.
ground package: often expressed as a percentage (eg. 100% or 110%) of the lowest regular fare for the air travel scheduled.
group leader: an individual, acting as liaison to a tour operator, acts as escort
group tour: a pre-arranged, pre-paid travel program for a group usually including all components. Also see packaged tour.
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