international travel principles of hospitality and tourism risa mccann
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INTERNATIONAL TRAVELPrinciples of Hospitality and Tourism
Risa McCann
TIME IS NOTHING - TRAVEL
THE U.S. PASSPORT
STEPS TO GETTING YOUR PASSPORT
1. Have necessary documentation- US birth certificate; driver’s license or state ID; Social Security card or US Consulate certificate of birth in foreign land
2. Passport photo – 2”x2” square, facial, white background
3. Download and complete the DS-11 form
4. Present all documentation in person at the nearest Acceptance Facility
5. Have payment ready – cash, check or credit card
ADDITIONAL STEPS
6. Apply well in advance of your travel date to avoid problems and extra fees
7. You may track your passport processing on line
8. You must be current with all child support payments, arrest warrants, etc.
SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (S.T.E.P.) WWW.STEP.STATE.GOV/STEP
Enrolling in STEP allows the US Government to contact you in case of an emergency, or if they need to evacuate U.S. citizens.
Benefits of the program include:
1. Receiving important info from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country
2. Helping the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest or family emergency
3. Helping family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency
TRAVELER’S CHECKLIST
Travel documents can include:
Airline ticket
Credit card brought on the trip
Driver’s license
Foreign visa if applicable
Hotel or lodging confirmation
Itinerary
Passport ID page
Traveler’s check’s serial number
TRAVELING ABROAD
Foreign Travel requires pre-planning and research. If the traveler plans their own trip they must become aware of the requirements of traveling abroad (internationally).
All persons traveling abroad should possess a valid, unexpired U.S. Passport.
GETTING THERE …
Be aware of any travel alerts and warnings for the destination
Do you have all required travel documents
Are you prepared for an emergency?
Do you plan to driver overseas?
Pack smart/pack light
Do you have photocopies of your itinerary and travel documents in 2 separate places?
YOUR SAFETY
Prepare to handle money overseas – know the exchange rates
Prepare to drive overseas – know the laws!
Learn about local customs and laws
YOUR HEALTH
Do you need any new vaccinations?
Do you know how to find medical help abroad?
Do you have health insurance for international travel?
Are you taking any prescriptions or other medications?
EMERGENCIES!!
Emergencies that can occur are: Arrest detention
Death abroad
Lost or stolen passports
Medical emergencies
Missing persons and contacting loved ones
Natural disasters
Parental child abductions
Victim of crime
U.S. EMBASSIES
It is always important to know how to locate and/or contact the nearest embassy or consulate in each country you are visiting.
To get help in an emergency go to:
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/English/emergencies.html
TRAVEL ALERTS AND WARNINGS
U.S. Department of State issues Alerts and Warnings depending upon the conditions in the foreign country.
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/English/alertswarnings.html
An alert might include an election season that could have demonstrations or public disturbances; a health alert about an outbreak of disease; or evidence of an elevated risk of terrorist attacks
A warning might include an unstable govt.; civil war; intense crime or violence, frequent terrorist atttacks
HOW TO TRAVEL COURTEOUSLY
A LITTLE RESEARCH CAN PAY OFF BIG!
FOOD AND DRINK
Be careful what you eat and drink!
Not all countries have access to treated and clean water!
Some food might even be prepared with contaminated water so avoid: ice cubes, tap water, and fresh produce if you are uncertain about the water supply.
WHERE IS MY BAG??
Take photos of your luggage before traveling so you will be able to seek help easier if your luggage gets lost.
Tie similar identifiers onto your luggage
Know how many bags you are traveling with!
LANGUAGE BARRIERS DO EXIST!
Plan ahead to hire an English speaking guide! In some countries the traveler may encounter some English speakers, however, there are some countries where very few people speak English.
Some countries consider it a sign of respect if you try to speak even a few words of their language.
DAY BY DAY
Make a daily itinerary of your travel plans. It should include: Flight information
Methods of travel – bus, train, taxi
Confirmation numbers for lodging
Name, address and phone number of lodging
Schedules for tours
Any pre-paid services
Leave a copy of your itinerary with friends/family back home as well!
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Purchase travel health insurance for medical emergencies
Consider medical evacuation protection
Consider travel cancellation insurance
YOUR MEDICINE BAG
Bring your own: Daily prescriptions in clearly labeled medicine bottles
Antibiotic medicines and creams
Indigestion medicine
Motion sickness medicine
Bandages, scissors, and bandage tape
PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION
Bring multiple copies of your passport identification page in case your passport is lost or stolen
Alert your credit card companies of your travel plans at least 3 days prior to travel where you are going and how many people will be using the card
Photocopy your credit cards for the account number and 1-800-xxx-xxxx lost card alert
TRAVEL DOCTOR
A travel doctor will have information about necessary immunizations you will need if you are traveling to the Middle East, Africa and/or South America
They will also provide any information you may need on diseases or health issues in that country