Federal Agencies + Travel = Quality Control Travel and Tourism Management

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Agency Abbreviations  CBP  CDC  DHS  DOT  EPA  FAA  FDA  FEMA  FBI  FMC  ICE  NSA  OSHA  Treasury  TSA  USCG Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 5

Travel Documents Passports Tourist Cards Visas Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 6

Passports  Allows a traveler to leave the country and return  Document issued by a national government  Proof of a person’s identity and citizenship Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 7

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 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 8

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 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 9

Future Trends – Biometric Technology  Unique, measurable characteristics that label or identify people  Examples: Blood samples DNA samples Fingerprints Iris scans Voice recognition Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 10

Travel Advisories STEP U.S. Department of State Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 11

STEP (click on link) (image from website) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 12

U.S. Department of State (click on link) (image from website) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 13

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 14 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.

A Recipe for Applying in Person for a U.S. Passport Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 15 (click on link) (image from video)

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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? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 17

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References and Resources Images:  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.  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.  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! Copyright © Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 19