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Chapter 4 Travel
Bringing Travelers and Tourism Service Suppliers Together
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Baggage | suitcases and bags containing personal belongings packed for travelling; luggage |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control |
| Duty | a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility |
| Duty Free Port | designated area within a country where goods can be imported, stored, handled, manufactured, or reconfigured, and re-exported under specific customs regulation and generally not subject to customs duty |
| Dynamic Packaging | method of creating deals or packages based upon the components selected by the customer |
| Embassy | the official residence or offices of an ambassador |
| Exchange Rate | the value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another |
| Horizontal Integration | a business strategy where a company grows its operations at the same level in an industry by acquiring or merging with other firms that operate in the same market |
| Package Tourism | refers to a pre-arranged holiday that combines various travel services into one comprehensive package |
| Passport | an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries |
| Tourist Destination | defined as a location that attracts visitors due to its unique features, cultural heritage, natural beauty, or recreational opportunities |
| VAT | refers to a consumption tax on goods and services levied at each stage of the supply chainwhere value is added |
| Vertical Integration | business strategy where a company controls multiple stages of its production process and supply chain, from the acquisition of raw materials to the retailing of the final product |
| Visa | an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country |
| World Health Organization | a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1948 to promote international public health |