Preparation should include information on
- transportation
- itinerary
- lodging
- dining
- entertainment
- points of interest
- cultural expectations
- basic language guides
- directions (e.g., maps)
- currency
- passport and visa requirements.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What is a passport, and why is one needed?
- What is a visa, and why is one needed?
Communication
- What resources provide lodging, dining, entertainment, and points-of-interest information?
- Where could a travel professional find information about travel alerts or requirements for destinations outside the U.S.?
Leadership
- What are factors that influence traveling?
- How is an itinerary established?
Management
- How can one learn about the modes of transportation available at a destination?
- How is a passport obtained?