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Diplomatenschalter

English translation: diplomatic counter


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09:50 Feb 1, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Tourism & Travel
German term or phrase: Diplomatenschalter
Hotel butler service: "... sorgt der Butler vor Ort für einen reibungslosen und entspannten Ablauf der Einreiseformalitäten. Dank Abfertigung am Diplomatenschalter gehört Schlangestehen der Vergangenheit an."

Diplomats' desk doesn't seem to be a standard expression in English. Perhaps someone has seen such a desk / office at an airport...?
Lesley Robertson
Austria
Local time: 18:48
English translation:diplomatic counter
Explanation:
From the moment the plane landed and I stepped out onto the runway to find someone waiting to whisk me through the diplomatic counter at the airport, I knew this was not going to be an ordinary visit, after all my host was the President of the Republic.

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Note added at 1 day19 hrs (2011-02-03 05:35:39 GMT)
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Reserved for individuals holding A1(diplomatic) visas.
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xxxwfarkas
Canada
Local time: 12:48
Grading comment
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +6VIP desk
Jeux de Mots
5diplomatic counterxxxwfarkas
3 +1fast track counteradamgajlewicz
3priority serviceBeatrice A.
3Star Service/Special Services
Ramey Rieger


Discussion entries: 4





  

Answers


5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
Dilpomatenschalter
VIP desk


Explanation:
VIP desk would be a suggestion, providing services to "priority" guests.

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Note added at 10 mins (2011-02-01 10:01:27 GMT)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilton_Worldwide
Diamond VIP is the highest tier level, these members receive benefits such as Guaranteed 48-hour reservations, a dedicated "Diamond VIP Desk" which members can call for priority reservations and travel planning, a dedicated VIP check in line at larger hotels, best available room pre-assignments, and special in-hotel amenities such as room upgrades and arrival amenities.

http://www.thomson.co.uk/destinations/africa/egypt/egypt-red...
Junior Suite guests receive VIP treatment of speed check in at VIP desk, early check-in and late checkout, use of bathrobe and slippers and 1 set of free laundry per week.
Deluxe Pool View rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child in permanent beds, pool view and VIP treatment of speed check-in at VIP desk, early check-in and late checkout, use of bathrobe and slippers and 1 set of free laundry per week



Jeux de Mots
Germany
Local time: 18:48
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 36
Notes to answerer
Asker: The desk or counter is an official one in the airport, not in the hotel. Therefore I don't think that VIP is suitable.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sarah Appleby: If the desk is definitely within the hotel.
8 mins
  -> Thank you Sarah.
agree  Inge Luus: Agree - if the desk is in a hotel.
1 hr
neutral  Ramey Rieger: I understood it to be at an airport? But it would fit there, too!
1 hr
agree  dkfmmuc: Just want to agree. A term which reflects the even higher priority than at the usual "fast track" or "fast channel".
4 hrs
agree  AlbatrossTransl
6 hrs
agree  jccantrell: My first though.
6 hrs
agree  AllegroTrans: I think a VIP desk in an airport makes sense www.vipdesk.com/info/contact/directions-to-vipdesk.aspx - 53k - Cached
8 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Star Service/Special Services


Explanation:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120700463752278491.html?mod=...

I didn't find a special name for the desk - I would go with Jeux de Mots if that were the case - but there are "special services" for VIP treatment at JFK and LAX

Ramey Rieger
Local time: 18:48
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Helen Shiner: special service has some unfortunate connotations!
3 hrs
  -> secret service, too - have a nice evening
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
priority service


Explanation:
I don't really like 'priority desk/counter/office', but maybe 'priority service desk' or 'priority service' might work.

Beatrice A.
Local time: 18:48
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  AllegroTrans: ordinary "commoners" can get priority boarding - context here is about diplomats/VIPs
6 hrs
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
fast track counter


Explanation:
done some research and found it could be fast track counter, fast track clearance counter, first class counter depending on the English speaking country

adamgajlewicz
Local time: 18:48
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Helen Shiner: With 'fast track', though not 'counter'. Perhaps 'service'? Don't think we need to describe the desk, more what is on offer there.
20 mins
  -> Thank you, Helen. You're right service would sound better... I just copied and pasted the words as they are used at the airports......
neutral  AllegroTrans: ordinary "commoners" can get fast track boarding cards - context here is about diplomats/VIPs
3 hrs
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1 day19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
diplomatic counter


Explanation:
From the moment the plane landed and I stepped out onto the runway to find someone waiting to whisk me through the diplomatic counter at the airport, I knew this was not going to be an ordinary visit, after all my host was the President of the Republic.

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Note added at 1 day19 hrs (2011-02-03 05:35:39 GMT)
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Reserved for individuals holding A1(diplomatic) visas.

xxxwfarkas
Canada
Local time: 12:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 4
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Changes made by editors
Feb 1, 2011 - Changes made by Jeux de Mots:
Field (specific)Business/Commerce (general) => Tourism & Travel
Feb 1, 2011 - Changes made by Ingo Dierkschnieder:
Term askedDilpomatenschalter => Diplomatenschalter


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