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Spanish to English translations [PRO] Marketing - Tourism & Travel
Spanish term or phrase:alojamiento convencional
Hi,
I'm currently translating an article for a tourism company. In the section of the document in question, the author is discussing the expected changes in the tourism industry in the next 10 years. I am having problems with the following phrase:
El aumento relativo de la demanda de alojamiento convencional
My original attempt was "The relative increase in the demand for conventional accomodation".
This didn't seem to make much sense in context though, and when I dug a little deeper, I found that sometimes "alojamiento convencional" can also mean "catered accomodation".
Explanation: I looked up synonyms for "convencional" and came up with: * arbitrario
* protocolario
* formulario
* tradicional
* clásico
* normal
The antonyms were " * nuevo * revolucionario http://www.elpais.com/diccionarios/sinonimos-antonimos/conve... So I would go with traditional vs. new, alternative, innovative, etc. here as it covers the modalities of the offer (pricing/packaging/services rendered, etc.) and the physical installations themselves (what people are accostumed to).
Are you writing for UK audience or for U.S audience? Obviously knowing the audience is important as there could be preferred terms depending on the country. For example, in the U S, "lodging" is the preferred term to describe all types of places that provide accommodations (i,.e., hotels, motels, boarding house, etc.); lodging is an all-encompassing word and includes the concept of "accommodations" and all the facilities and amenities thereof...
The US Government makes a distinction with regard to the various kinds of lodging (conventional& non-conventional lodging, etc.) See excerpt:
Per Federal Travel Regulation 301-11.12: How does the type of lodging I select affect my reimbursement? You will be reimbursed as follows:
(a) Conventional lodgings. (Hotel/motel, boarding house, etc.) You will be reimbursed the single occupancy rate.
(b) Government quarters. You will be reimbursed, as a lodging expense, the fee or service charge you pay for use of the quarters.
(c) Lodging with friend(s) or relative(s) (with or without charge). You may be reimbursed for additional costs your host incurs in accommodating you only if you are able to substantiate the costs and your agency determines these costs to be reasonable. You will not be reimbursed the cost of comparable conventional
lodging in the area or a flat “token” amount. (NOTE: Examples of additional costs are such things as electricity, water, natural gas. A house payment, cable bill, or other charges that would not change as a result of your stay would not be considered “additional costs.” Documentation reflecting additional charges during your stay is required.) ...
written "alojamiento convencional" and then followed it with a short definition in brackets to clarify the meaning. You could do this in English, i.e. write "conventional accommodation" followed by a short definition in brackets. I am sure the author would not mind being asked to explain what he/she means by alojamiento convencional.
Haven't found anything that connects 'conventional' with 'catered', except for the fact that 'self-catered' could be considered 'not conventional' in a certain way.
could you provide a bit more of the context you mention.
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conventional accommodation
Explanation: The rough guide to Argentina - Google Books Result
Danny Aeberhard, Andrew Benson, Lucy Phillips - 2000 - Travel - 773 pages
HOUSE AND ROO RENTAL As well as conventional accommodation options you may also wish to ... Tourist offices may also hold information on houses to rent. ...
books.google.co.uk/books?isbn=1858285690...
based on the reference only
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New travel accommodation service to rival couch-surfing | News ...
11 Sep 2009... and more conventional accommodation options such as hostels and hotels. ... accommodation options including hotels, hostels and rentals, ... www.breakingtravelnews.com/.../new-travel-accommodation-ser... - Cached
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TOURISM ANNUAL 2003 | Bayleys Realty Group
Conventional accommodation providers - hotels, backpackers/hostels and tourist cabins - all recorded healthy growth rates between 20% and 30%. ... www.bayleys.co.nz/Our_Services/.../Tourism_Annual_2003.htm - Cached
liz askew United Kingdom Local time: 17:20 Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 40
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