Little bit about USA from the tourism point of view

1. United States of
America
“Land of Liberty”

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3. Basic facts
O Capital Washington , D.C.
O Largest city New York city
O Currency US Dollar ($)
O Time zone UTC -4 to -10
O Calling code +1
O Country code US
O Independence day 4th July 1776
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4. Time zones of USA
Zones Behind GMT (-5,-6,-7,-8)
• Eastern Standard Time ( EST ), New York is in, which is 5 hours Behind
• Central Standard Time ( CST Chicago is in, which is 6 hours Behind
• Mountain Standard Time ( MST ), which is 7 hours Behind
• Pacific Standard Time ( PST ), Los Angeles is in, which is 8 hours behind
• Alaska-GMT-9
• Alaska (Aleutian Islands)-GMT-10
• Hawaii-GMT-10
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6. History
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The American Revolution and the early federal
republic.
Colonial America till 1763.
Discovery of America (new world) by Christopher
Columbus.

7. Rise to world power.
Transformation of American society :- expansion of
railroads and industrialization.
American Civil War.
1860 - 1850 : birth of American culture.
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9. Political background
O The United States is a federal republic in
which the president, Congress, and
federal courts share powers reserved to
the national government according to its
Constitution.
O Two political parties, the Democratic Party
and the Republican Party, have
dominated American politics since the
American Civil War.
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10. Economic status
O Population: 321.2 million
O GDP (PPP): $17.9 trillion
 2.4% growth
 2.0% 5-year compound annual
growth
 $55,805 per capita
O Unemployment: 5.3%
O Inflation (CPI): 0.1%
O FDI Inflow: $379.9 billion
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11. Visa
O The B-1/B-2 visitor visa is for people
traveling to the United States temporarily
for business (B-1) or for pleasure or
medical treatment (B-2).
O Visa fee - 160$.
O Duration of visa- 10 years.
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12. O The visa section of the
O U.S. Embassy, New Delhi,
O U.S. Consulate General, Chennai
O U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai conduct
nonimmigrant visa interviews, by
appointment only, from 8:00 am to 2:00
pm, Monday through Friday, except for
holidays and closures.
O The Embassy and Consulates are closed
to the public on the last Wednesday of
every month.
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13. For Nonimmigrant Visa applicants:
Determine your visa type by
reading Common Nonimmigrant Visas.
The next step is to complete
the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic
Application (DS-160) form.
Pay the visitor visa application fee.
Take appointment for visa interview.
Visitor Visa Fingerprinting at Visa
Application Center (VAC).
Go for visa interview at designated US
consulate or embassy with proper
documents.
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15. Airlines from India to
USA
• Air India AI
• United Airlines UANon-stop
• Emirates EK
• Qatar Airways QRDirect
• American Airlines AA
• Jet Airways 9W
• British Airways BA
Connecting
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16. Major airlines in USA
O UNITED AIRLINES UA
O JETBLUE B6
O AMERICAN AIRLINES AA
O DELTA AIRLINES DL
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17. O FRONTIER AIRLINES F9
O VIRGIN AMERICA VX
O SOUTHWEST AIRLINES WN
O SPIRIT AIRLINES NK
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18. Major airports
NAME OF THE AIRPORT CODE CITY
1
NEWARK LIBERTY
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
EWR NEWARK/ NEW
JERSEY
2
WASHINGTON-DULLES
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
IAD WASHINGTON ,
DC
3
LOS ANGELES
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
LAX LOS ANGELES
4
JOHN F.KENNEDY AIRPORT JFK NEW YORK
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19. 5 O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ORD CHICAGO
6 SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
SFO SAN
FRANCISCO
7 MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
LAS LOS VEGAS
8 CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
CLT CHARLOTTE
9 PHOENIX SKY HARBOR
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PHX PHOENIX
10 SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
SEA SEATTLE/
TACOMA
11 ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
MCO ORLANDO
12 HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ATL ATLANTA
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20. 13 MIAMI INTERNATONAL
AIRPORT
MIA MIAMI
14 FORT-LAUDERDALE
HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
FLL FORT-
LAUDERDALE /
MIAMI
15 PHILADELPHIA
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PHL PHILADELPHIA
16 LAGUARDIA AIRPORT LGA NEW YORK
17 BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BWI BALTIMORE/
WASHINGTON
DC
18 RONALD REAGEN
WASHINGTON NATIONAL
AIRPORT
DCA WASHINGTON ,
DC
19 DALLAS/FORT WORTH
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
DFW DALLAS/FORT
WORTH
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21. O The National Railroad Passenger
Corporation, Amtrak . The name "Amtrak"
results from the blending of the words
"America" and "track."
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Amtrak

22. O Amtrak ranks No. 5 in domestic
passengers carried.
O Some of the tours that Amtrak offers-
O Rails to the grand canyon,
O Glacier national park getaway,
O See the nation’s capital.
O Yosemite by train
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23. Getting Around NYC
O By Subway
O Subway trains operate 24 hours a day, seven
days a week.
O For $2.75 (the cost of a single ride when using
a pay-per-ride MetroCard).
O Bus
O NYC's buses are hybrid-electric models.
O All City buses accept the MetroCard and exact
coin change.
O By Taxi
O The City's fleet of yellow taxicabs and green
Boro Taxis is regulated by the Taxi and
Limousine Commission.
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24. For other cities
O San Francisco's network of fuel-efficient
Muni buses, light rail Metro trains, historic
streetcars and iconic cable cars covers all
corners of the city.
O Metro (the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority) in
Los Angeles.
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Yellow cab in New York.
Tram in San Francisco.

26. Greyhound
O Known for: Its iconic logo and vast
coverage.
O Coverage: Over 3,800 destinations in
the US that cover most of the country.
O Amenities: Wi-Fi, power outlets,
restrooms, air conditioning, reclinable
seats.
O Boarding requirements: Printed ticket
& a valid photo I.D.
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28. Adirondack trailways
O Known for: Their popular Montreal-NYC
route and for their customer service.
O Coverage: Serves routes between rural areas
and major cities in the heart of the
US (Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Albany, New York,
and in the Adirondacks).
O Amenities: Reclinable seats, Wi-Fi, power
outlets, restrooms on most buses, wheelchair
lift, and extra leg room.
O Boarding requirements: Printed ticket & a
valid photo I.D.
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29. MAJOR TOURIST
ATTRACTIONS
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31. New York
O Epicenter of the arts.
O Dining and shopping capital.
O Trendsetter.
O New York City wears many crowns, and
spreads an irresistible feast for all.
O Culinary Capital.
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33. STATUE OF
LIBERTY
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34. STATUE OF
LIBERTY

35. EMPIRE STATE
BUILDING
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37. CENTRAL
PARK
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39. BROOKLYN
BRIDGE
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41. NIAGARA
FALLS
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43. HERSHEY
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45. Washington , D.C.
O Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a compact city
on the Potomac River, bordering the states of
Maryland and Virginia.
O It’s defined by imposing neoclassical monuments
and buildings – including the iconic ones that
house the federal government’s 3 branches: the
Capitol, White House and Supreme Court.
O The USA’s capital teems with iconic monuments,
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47. WASHINGTON
MONUMENT
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49. Whitehouse
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51. Lincoln memorial
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53. SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
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55. Luray caverns
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57. Orlando
O If Orlando were a Disney character, it's fair
to say that she's like Dory (of Nemo fame)
and lacks a bit of confidence. It's so easy
to get caught up in Greater Orlando – in
the isolated, constructed worlds of Disney
or Universal Orlando.
O It has a lot to offer: lovely tree-lined
neighborhoods; a rich performing arts and
museum scene; several fantastic gardens
and nature preserves; fabulous cuisine;
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59. WALT DISNEY
WORLD
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61. WALT DISNEY
EPCOT
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63. NASA– Kennedy
space Centre
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66. San Francisco
O Grab your coat and a handful of glitter,
and enter the land of fog and
fabulousness.
O Watch out for, crooked Victorian rooflines,
wind-sculpted treetops and fog tumbling
over the Golden Gate Bridge.
O Heads are perpetually in the clouds atop
San Francisco's 43 hills.
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67. GOLDEN GATE
BRIDGE
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69. PIER 39
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73. Las Vegas
O An oasis of indulgence dazzling in the
desert.
O In this 24/7 city where it's possible to
spend your entire visit within labyrinthine
indoor worlds where artificial lighting
mimics day's passing into night, many
visitors won't wander far from their
expensive accommodations, lavish pool
bar, mesmerizing casino floor, or even
come off the dance floor for air.
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Grand
canyon

76. Los Angeles
O Ruggedly good looking, deeply creative,
with a sunny disposition to boot.
O Here, dense, vibrant neighborhoods back
onto golden beaches, city streets lead up
to flower-carpeted hillsides, and huge,
deep-blue skies .
O Home to Hollywood, this is a city where
fantastical thoughts are encouraged; a
place gleefully wrapped in endless layers
of modern legend and mythology.
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Hollywood
boulevard

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Universal
studios

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Beverly
Wilshire
hotel

86. Yosemite national park
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Yosemite
national
park

88. Yellowstone national
park
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Yellowstone
national
park

90. Glacier national park
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Glacier
national
park

92. Type of Indian tourist in
USA
Business
Visit friends/relatives
Vacation/holiday
Convention/conference/
trade shows
Education
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37%
37%
9%
7%
6%
4%
2016 Arrivals (in Million)
Canada Mexico United Kingdom
Japan China South Korea

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28%
17%
16%
14%
14%
11%
2016 Spending (in Billion)
China Mexico Canada
Japan United Kingdom India

95. Types of tourism
O Birth tourism
O Leisure tourism
O Wine tourism
O Military tourism
O Dark tourism
O Nautical tourism
O Space tourism
O Disaster tourism
O Business tourism
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96. Hotel chains
O Holiday Inn Express
O Super 8
O Days Inn
O Quality Inn
O Hampton Inn
O Motel 6
O Courtyard by Marriott
O Hilton
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97. Restaurants in USA
O New York
O Seva Indian cuisine
O Tamarind TriBeCa
O Dil-e-Punjab deli
O Pippali
O Washington , D.C.
O Rasika
O Indigo
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98. O San Francisco
O Dosa
O Tara Indian cuisine
O Viva goa Indian cuisine
O Los Angeles
O Anarbagh
O Bombay palace
O Spice affair
O Electric karma
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99. O Las Vegas
O Mt Everest Indian cuisine
O The mint Indian bistro
O Taj palace
O Curry leaf
O Orlando
O Himas Indian cuisine
O Sanaa
O Aashirwad Indian restaurant
O Saffron Indian cuisine
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100. Authentic cuisine
O Tex Mex Chilli Con Carne
O Maine Lobster Rolls
O Southern Fried Chicken
O Coney Island Chilli Dogs
O New Orleans Jambalaya
O Oysters Rockefeller
O New England Clam Chowder
O Key Lime Pie
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101. Do’s and Don’ts
O Offer a firm
handshake & eye
contact for a formal
greeting.
O Be on time when
meeting someone.
O It is acceptable to
be up to 30 minutes
late to large
gatherings.
O Avoid discussing
politics , religion
or money .
O Americans can
be direct in
speech, so do not
get offended
easily.
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102. References
O www.thomascook.in
O www.lonelyplanet.com
O www.britannica.com
O www.makemytrip.com
O www.tripadvisor.in
O www.heritage.org
O www.officialusa.com
O www.vacayholics.com
O http://travel.trade.gov
O https://www.nationalparks.org
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