Federal Agencies + Travel = Quality Control Travel and Tourism Management

Federal Agencies + Travel = Quality Control

Travel and Tourism Management

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Quality Control


Federal Agencies


Agency Abbreviations

CBPCDCDHSDOTEPAFAAFDAFEMA

FBIFMC ICENSAOSHATreasuryTSAUSCG


Travel Documents

Passports

Tourist Cards

Visas


Passports

Allows a traveler to leave the country and return

Document issued by a national government

Proof of a person’s identity and citizenship


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


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


Future Trends – Biometric Technology

Unique, measurable characteristics that label or identify people

Examples: Blood samples DNA samples Fingerprints Iris scans Voice recognition


Travel Advisories

STEP

U.S. Department of State


STEP (click on link)

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https://step.state.gov/step/

U.S. Department of State(click on link)

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http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html

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?



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!







