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guided tour: a local sightseeing trip conducted by a guide

head tax: fee charged for arriving and departing
passengers in some foreign countries

heritage: a very broad expression that describes anything
that has a link with some past event or person (e.g. cultural
heritage refers to past customs and traditions with the
unspoken implication that these are worthwhile or
creditable)

heritage site: a place that capitalises on its connection

with heritage

Heritage: Things of value that are inherited which people
want to keep. Heritage can be natural, cultural, tangible,
intangible, personal or collective. Natural heritage is often
conserved in places such as reserves and national parks.
Cultural heritage practices are often conserved through

ongoing traditions and practices.

Heritage: Today's perception of a pattern of events in the
past.

High conservation value: Recognition of the great
significance of a natural or cultural site.

high season: the period of the year when occupancy/usage

of a hotel or attraction is normally the highest. High usage
invariably means higher prices for rooms or admission.
Also referred to as on-season or peak season.

History: A pattern of events in the past.

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