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and spirit of hospitality. For example, if a bus is

staffed by a driver and an interpreter, the

interpreter can assist passengers on and off the

bus as well as inform them of local environment,

particularly attractions of interest. Interpreters or

guides should be trained and educated for this
duty. Too often, the interpretation of points of

interest is superficial (and inaccurate). A program
of certification for guides should be conducted by

a special school or provided in the curriculum of
an institution of higher learning. In such a

program, competent instructors should educate

potential guides in the history, archaeology,

ethnology, culture, and economic system of the

area in which the tour is being conducted.

Competency in the various languages commonly

encountered with tourists is also an essential

qualification.

Ship and Boat

Water travel is a major part of tourism and

contributes considerably to the development of

travel on land and by air. Forms of water travel

include cruise ship, passenger travel on

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