Travel and Tourism Management

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 CBP
 CDC
 DHS
 DOT
 EPA
 FAA
 FDA
 FEMA
 FBI
 FMC
 ICE
 NSA
 OSHA
 Treasury
 TSA
 USCG
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Passports
Tourist Cards
Visas
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 Allows a traveler to leave the country and return
 Document issued by a national government
 Proof of a person’s identity and citizenship
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 Form used instead of (or in addition to) a passport
 Mexico and most other
South American countries require U.S. citizens to have one
 Must be carried by travelers for duration of trip
 Surrendered upon leaving country
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 A permission issued by a country to a noncitizen
 Authorizes the holder to enter, exit or live in the country for a specific time
 Visa stamps are usually placed on a page of a passport book
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 Unique, measurable characteristics that label or identify people
 Examples:
 Blood samples
 DNA samples
 Fingerprints
 Iris scans
 Voice recognition
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STEP
U.S. Department of State
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Information includes:
 Criminal penalties and legal system
 Current political environment
 Entry and exit information
 Medical emergencies, facilities and insurance
 Safety and security
 Special circumstances (weather)
 Tourist attractions
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What is quality control in the travel and tourism industry?
What do federal agencies oversee in the industry?
Name three federal agencies and their mission.
What travel documents would U.S. citizens need when they travel abroad.?
What future trends in travel might we eventually see?
Where can we find information on travel advisories?
How can you get a passport?
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Images:
 Shutterstock ™ images. Photos obtained with subscription. (slides 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18)
Textbooks:
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Mancini, M. (2013). Access: Introduction to travel and tourism.
Reynolds, J. S. & Chase, D. M. (2014). Hospitality services
Clifton Park, NY. Cengage Learning.
. Tinley-Park, Illinois: The Goodheart-Willcox Company
Websites:
 STEP - Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
A free service to allow U. S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U. S. Embassy or
Consulate.
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 https://step.state.gov/step/
Travel.State.Gov
U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
Safety. Security. Service. Our highest priority is to protect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens overseas.
http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html
YouTube(tm):
 A Recipe for Applying in Person for a U.S. Passport
Applying in person for a U.S. passport is as easy as following a recipe. With this step by step video guide, we give you all of the ingredients you’ll need to make a passport so you can get out and enjoy a tasty, travel treat!
https://youtu.be/SDeJqRyL3JY
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