Travel glossary
Release period
The release period is the number of days before arrival by which a travel company must confirm or give back unsold rooms from its allotment.
Missing a release date can mean paying for rooms you didn't sell, so tour operators track release dates closely.
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What is Release period?
The release period is the number of days before arrival by which a travel company must confirm or give back unsold rooms from its allotment.
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