Glossary D

Department of State is the US government agency that, among other things, issues cautions and warnings concerning Travel to many points worldwide.

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Español: Departure / Português: Departure / Français: Departure / Italiano: Departure

The "departure" refers to the act of leaving a place, typically the starting point of a journey or the moment when travelers leave a destination to return home or continue their travels elsewhere. Departure is a crucial phase in the travel experience, marking the end of one adventure and the beginning of another. It involves saying farewell to a place, its people, and its unique experiences. Whether it's bidding goodbye to a loved destination or embarking on a new journey, the notion of departure evokes a mix of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to nostalgia and melancholy.

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Deutsch: Abflug-Gate / Español: Puerta de embarque / Português: Portão de embarque / Français: Porte d’embarquement / Italiano: Gate di partenza

In the travel context, the departure gate is the specific location at an airport where passengers wait before boarding their flight. It is typically located beyond the security and passport control zones, within the boarding area of the terminal.

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Departure point  is the Location or Destination from which a Tour officially begins.

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Departure tax  is the fee collected from a Traveler by the host country at the time of departure

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Dependency theory  is the this theory maintains that developing countries are kept in a position of dependency and underdevelopment due to existing economic and institutional power structures sustained by leading Western nations.

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Deposit  is a partial payment used to hold space, usually refundable if Cancellation  is made enough in advance.

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Deposit policy  is a specified amount or a percentage of the total bill due on a specified date prior to arrival.

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