Word

Meaning

Agent

a person or organisation that conducts business on behalf of another. A travel agent is a professional who arranges travel services for clients, including booking flights, accommodations, and tours.

Airport body scanners

Security devices used at airports to detect hidden objects on or inisde passengers without physical contact.

Australian Customs

The government agency responsible for border control, collecting import duties, and facilitating legitimate trade.

Budget

A financial plan that outlines expected income and expenses for a specific period.

Consulate

An official office representing a country's interests in a foreign city, typically providing services to citizens and handling visa applications.

Deportation

The act of formally removing a foreign national from a country, usually due to violations of immigration laws.

DFAT

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Australian government agency responsible for foreign policy and international relations.

Domestic tourism

Travel and leisure activities within one's own country.

DVT

Deep Vein Thrombosis, a medical condition that can occur during long flights, involving blood clots in deep veins.

Embassy/high commission

The official diplomatic mission representing a country in another nation's capital.

e-passport

A passport with an embedded electronic chip containing the holder's personal information and biometric data.

Foreign exchange rate

The rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another.

Itinerary

A detailed plan or schedule for a journey, including destinations, activities, accommodation and specific timings.

International tourism

Travel and leisure activities in countries other than one's own.

Lonely Planet

A popular travel guide publisher providing information on destinations worldwide.

Medical tourism

Travelling within or to another country for medical treatment, often combining healthcare with a vacation.

Passport

An official government-issued document that certifies the holder's identity and nationality. Generally used for international travel.

Security screening

The process of checking passengers and luggage for prohibited items before boarding a flight.

Security warning

Official advice issued by governments about potential risks in specific travel destinations.

Smuggling

The illegal transportation of goods or people across borders, evading customs regulations or immigration laws.

Travel apps

Mobile applications designed to assist travellers with various aspects of their journey, such as booking, navigation, and translation.

Travel cards

Prepaid cards that can be loaded with multiple currencies for use while traveling abroad.

Travel insurance

A type of insurance that covers unforeseen events during travel, such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, or lost luggage.

Tourism

The activities of people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for leisure, business, or other purposes.

Visa

An official endorsement in a passport that allows the holder to enter, leave, or stay in a country for a specified time.