1. Introduction to Travel and Tourism This and That
Chapter 12

2. Crossing Borders
Documents
Immigration and customs

3. Documents Passport Visa Tourist card
International driver’s permit (IDP)

4. Immigration and Customs
Immigration = the process by which a government official controls the movement of people across its borders.
Customs = the procedure by which government agents inspect luggage and other goods entering a country to check for forbidden or restricted items.

5. Currencies Each country prints its own money (currency).
Each major unity of currency has a name.
Units of currency are usually further subdivided into smaller units.

6. Predicting Expenses When Traveling
Big, sophisticated cities are generally more expensive to visit than smaller or less visited ones.
Rural or suburban areas tend to be less expensive than urban ones.
Cities with many business travelers cost more than those that attract mostly leisure travelers.
Developing countries have lower overall costs.
It depends on the currency exchange rate.

7. Options for Exchanging Money
Pay with cash in U.S. dollars
Pay with cash in foreign currency
Pay with your credit or debit card
Pay with traveler’s checks

8. Ways to Minimize Health Risks When Traveling
Get appropriate vaccinations
Take precautions or know how to recover from:
Jet lag
Altitude sickness
Motion sickness
Local food and drink

9. Safety and Security Issues
Check for official government assessments and warnings about the countries you’ll be visiting.
Keep up to date on recent news in regions you’re thinking of visiting.
Be alert and cautious.
Go with brands you know.
Be prepared for security checks.
Keep up on restrictions.

10. Natural Disasters
Be wary of seasons when weather is most likely to disrupt a trip.
Earthquakes and tsunamis are rare but unpredictable.
Volcanic eruptions are sometimes predictable.

11. Your Future in Travel
Consider how your personality fits each industry sector.
Visit employment sites and be alert to opportunities.
Time your job quest to coincide with travel seasons.
Be alert to what the economy is doing.
Project professionalism.
If you have a unique skill, mention it.
Apply for an internship.

12. The Future More and more people will travel.
New destinations will emerge.
Special-interest travel will increase.
Health-oriented travel will be very popular.
Technology will enhance travel in ways we can’t imagine.