1. The translation of tourist texts II

2. Some common expressions taken from tourist websites -take a stroll around… -don’t miss your chance to… -Soak up the atmosphere at... -Pay a visit to... -don’t leave town without... -End your day in style with…

3. From: Visit Britain -You’ll leave intoxicated by... -...is packed full of attractions to suit all ages -the jewel in the crown is... -the choice of shops is endless -When it comes to sport, ….is a champion. -it stakes a claim as the best fish and chip shop -The city’s events calendar is jam-packed

4. From: Visit Britain the city is a dream for shoppers -Foodies are in heaven in this city -world-class restaurants -first-rate museums -eye-catching architecture -Cutting-edge attractions -an impressive line-up of culture, shopping and nightlife

5. From: Lonely Planet this is a once in a lifetime experience -burgeoning food scene -palate-awakening dishes -A paradise for searchers of... -....is a classic kids-with-their-noses-pressed-against-the-window toy shop -An eye-popping emporium -one-of-a-kind store -It’s a must-visit -Milan boasts plenty of superlatives

6. Lexical features of the language of tourism The most widely investigated distinctive feature of specialized lexis is monoreferntiality. The need foe a single referent generally means that users are forced to create new terms rather than use existing terminology in order to define new concepts such as the latest types of services offered or new tasks for the people involved in this sector. Exaples: tour operator – package holidays

7. Conciseness Another highly regarded criterion applied to word formation by specialists is conciseness, that is to say that concepts are expressed in the shortest possible forms. This leads to a reduction of merging two lexems into a single term. Instances include: Campsite (camping + site) Ecotourism (ecological + tourism) Motel (Motor + hotel) Motorail (motor + rail) Travelodge (travel + lodge)

8. Acronyms and abbreviations Apex (advance purchase excursion fare) Eta (estimate time of arrival) Gmt (Greenwich mean time) ID (identity document) O/W (one way)