welcome area
Reception zone ahead
A welcome area is a designated space where visitors are received and greeted, typically near an entrance.
Hotels have welcome areas in their lobbies, offices maintain them for guests, and events set them up for registration: Please check in at the welcome area.
The term emphasizes hospitality and first impressions rather than mere functionality.
- hotel lobbyEntrance hall of accommodations
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- front deskLobby service counter
entrance · grand entrance · threshold · greeting · warm greeting · doorway · vestibule · atrium · concierge · guest services · desk · hospitality · red carpet · arrival · guest · doormat · warmth · open arms
- Maraemeeting house, dining hall, palisade
- airport featuresshuttle, jetway, jet bridge, sliding doors, barrier
- airport arrivalspassport control, customs, baggage claim, immigration desk, arrivals hall
welcome arearestricted area
Space with controlled entry
off-limits area · secure area · private office · inner sanctum · VIP room
welcome areaback office
Internal administrative functions
back room · backstage · behind the scenes · service area · storage room
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