federal agencies + travel = quality control travel and tourism management
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Federal Agencies + Travel = Quality Control
Travel and Tourism Management
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Quality Control
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Federal Agencies
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Agency Abbreviations
CBPCDCDHSDOTEPAFAAFDAFEMA
FBIFMC ICENSAOSHATreasuryTSAUSCG
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Travel Documents
Passports
Tourist Cards
Visas
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Passports
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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Tourist Cards
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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Visas
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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Future Trends – Biometric Technology
Unique, measurable characteristics that label or identify people
Examples: Blood samples DNA samples Fingerprints Iris scans Voice recognition
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Travel Advisories
STEP
U.S. Department of State
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STEP (click on link)
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U.S. Department of State(click on link)
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U.S. Department of State Advisories
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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A Recipe for Applying in Person for a U.S. Passport
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Let’s Review!
1. What is quality control in the travel and tourism industry?
2. What do federal agencies oversee in the industry?
3. Name three federal agencies and their mission.
4. What travel documents would U.S. citizens need when they travel abroad.?
5. What future trends in travel might we eventually see?
6. Where can we find information on travel advisories?
7. How can you get a passport?
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References and ResourcesImages: Shutterstock™ images. Photos obtained with subscription. (slides 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18)
Textbooks: Mancini, M. (2013). Access: Introduction to travel and tourism. Clifton Park, NY. Cengage Learning. Reynolds, J. S. & Chase, D. M. (2014). Hospitality services. 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.
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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