Recommendation
A suggestion or advice that someone or something is good and should be chosen. In tourism, it usually refers to advice about which hotels, restaurants, or places to visit.
Examples
3 of 5Do you have any recommendations for things to do in the evening?
Do you have any advice on what we should do tonight?
Our policy is based on the recommendations of the tourism board.
Our rules follow the advice given by the official tourism group.
Thanks for the recommendation; the pizza was amazing!
Thank you for telling me about this place; the food was great.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think: Re-Commend. You are 'commending' (praising) it again.
Quick Quiz
We went to that cafe on your ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: recommendation
Examples
Do you have any recommendations for things to do in the evening?
everydayDo you have any advice on what we should do tonight?
Our policy is based on the recommendations of the tourism board.
formalOur rules follow the advice given by the official tourism group.
Thanks for the recommendation; the pizza was amazing!
informalThank you for telling me about this place; the food was great.
The study analyzes how social media recommendations affect travel choices.
academicThe research looks at how advice on websites changes where people go.
Most of our customers come to us through personal recommendation.
businessMost of our clients find us because a friend told them we are good.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
on someone's recommendation
because someone suggested it
acting on a recommendation
following the advice given
top recommendation
the best piece of advice
Often Confused With
A suggestion is just an idea; a recommendation usually implies that the person has tried it and thinks it is good.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in the phrase 'on the recommendation of [person]'.
Common Mistakes
The spelling is often tricky; remember double 'm' is not there, it's 'r-e-c-o-m-m-e-n-d' (one c, two m's).
Memory Tip
Think: Re-Commend. You are 'commending' (praising) it again.
Word Origin
From Latin 'recommendare', to commit to one's care.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Sites like TripAdvisor and Yelp are entirely built on user recommendations.
Quick Quiz
We went to that cafe on your ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: recommendation
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More Hospitality & Tourism words
Reservation
B1An arrangement to have something kept for you, such as a room in a hotel or a table in a restaurant. It is a formal promise that a service will be available for you at a specific time.
Accommodation
B1A place to live, work, or stay in, especially when you are traveling. It refers to the physical building or room provided for guests.
Destination
B1The place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken. In tourism, it refers to the final location of a traveler's trip.
Itinerary
B1A detailed plan or a list of the places you will visit on a journey, often including the times and dates of travel.
Excursion
B1A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity. It is usually organized for a group of people and lasts for a day or less.
Amenities
B1Features or services that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure. In a hotel, these might include a gym, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, or toiletries.
Reception
B1The area in a hotel, office, or hospital where guests or patients are greeted and registered when they first arrive.
Souvenir
B1Something that you buy or keep to remember a place you have visited on holiday or a special event.
Sightseeing
B1The activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday. It involves looking at famous buildings, landmarks, or scenery.
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