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Federal Agencies + Travel = Quality Control Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2015. All rights reserved.

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Federal Agencies + Travel = Quality Control

Travel and Tourism Management



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Quality Control


What is quality? Quality is a high level of value or excellence. Quality control is a system for verifying and maintaining a desired level of quality in an existing product or service by careful planning, use of proper equipment, continued inspection and corrective action as required.



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Federal Agencies


Special government organizations set up for a specific purpose such as the management of resources, financial oversight of industries or national security issues.



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Agency Abbreviations

v CBPv CDCv DHSvDOTv EPAv FAAv FDAv FEMA

v FBIv FMCv ICEv NSAv OSHAv Treasuryv TSAv USCG


Can you name the agencies? Agencies that oversee the travel and tourism industry include: • CBP – U. S. Customs and Border Protection • CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • DHS – Department of Homeland Security • DOT – Department of Transportation • EPA – Environmental Protection Agency • FAA – Federal Aviation Administration • FDA – Food and Drug Administration • FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency • FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation • FMC – Federal Maritime Commission • ICE – U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Administration • NSA – National Security Agency • OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration • TREASURY – U. S. Department of Treasury • TSA – Transportation Security Administration • USCG – United States Coast Guard How do you think these agencies assist the travel and tourism industry? Can you name any other federal agency that may assist the industry?



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Travel Documents

PassportsTourist Cards

Visas


Some of the federal agencies oversee many of the required documents needed to travel abroad.



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Passports

v Allows a traveler to leave the country and return

vDocument issued by a national government

v Proof of a person’s identity and citizenship


Most countries require travelers to show a passport when they enter and exit their country. Passports are a formal document issued by an authorized official of a country to one of its citizens that is usually necessary for exit from and reentry into the country, that allows the citizen to travel in a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements and that requests protection for the citizen while abroad.



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Tourist Cards

v Form used instead of or in addition to a passport

vMexico and most other Latin countries require U.S. citizens to have one

v Must be carried by travelers during trip

v Surrendered upon leaving country


Tourist card - a citizenship identity card issued to a tourist usually for a stated period of time in lieu of a passport or a visa.



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Visas

v A permission issued by a country to a noncitizen

vAuthorizes the holder to enter, exit or live in the country for a specific time

v Usually stamps are placed in a passport


Visas - an official mark or stamp on a passport that allows someone to enter or leave a country usually for a particular reason.



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Future Trends – Biometric Technology

v Unique, measurable characteristics that label or identify people

v Examples:n Blood samplesn DNA samplesn Fingerprintsn Iris scansn Voice recognition


Biometrics is identification that is readable by computers and is more secure. Have you seen anything like this? Think of the new iPhones with fingerprint recognition.



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Travel Advisories

STEPU.S. Department of State


It is recommended to check these websites before traveling out of the country.



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STEP (click on link)

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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/



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

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The U.S. Department of State is the official source for information on travel requirements for U.S. citizens who wish to travel abroad. 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.



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Advisories

Information includes:v Criminal penalties and legal

systemv Current political environmentv Entry and exit informationv Medical emergencies, facilities

and insurancev Safety and securityv Special circumstances (weather)v Tourist attractions

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The information on the U.S. Department of State includes all of the topics. Travelers need to know this information before they visit a foreign country.



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A Recipe for Applying in Person for a U.S. Passport


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Click on hyperlink to view video: 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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What does this quote mean to you?



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Let’s Review!1. What is quality control in the travel and tourism industry?2. What do the federal agencies oversee in the industry?3. Name three federal agencies and their mission.4. What agency provides sec5. What travel documents would U.S. citizens need when they

travel abroad.?6. What future trends in travel will we eventually see?7. Where can we find information on travel advisories?8. How can you get a passport?


Answers to the questions are found within the slide presentation or may vary with class discussion.



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Questions?



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References and ResourcesImages:v Shutterstock™ images. Photos obtained with subscription. (slides 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18)Textbooks:v Mancini, M. (2013). Access: Introduction to travel and tourism. Clifton Park, NY. Cengage Learning.v Reynolds, J. S. & Chase, D. M. (2014). Hospitality services. Tinley-Park, Illinois: The Goodheart-Willcox CompanyWebsites:v 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/

v Travel.State.Govv U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairsv Safety. Security. Service. Our highest priority is to protect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens overseas.v http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.htmlYouTube(tm):v 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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