Tourism and Migration

the activity of visiting the countryside and staying with local farmers in rural areas of a foreign country

The family planned a weekend getaway to a countryside farm that offered agritourism activities like apple picking and cheese making.

a rotating conveyor system at an airport where checked luggage is delivered to passengers after a flight

Passengers eagerly gathered around the luggage carousel, waiting for their suitcases to appear.

an inn or a place that provides lodging, especially for travelers or guests

The weary travelers sought refuge in a charming hostelry at the edge of the forest.

the standard or published price for a hotel room or service before any discounts or special offers are applied

The hotel's rack rate for a standard room was $200 per night, but they were offering a discounted rate for guests who booked in advance.

a place, often a popular attraction, that tends to overcharge tourists or offer low-quality goods or experiences for the sake of profit

The restaurant near the popular landmark was a tourist trap, with overpriced meals and mediocre food quality.

someone whose job is parking customers' cars at restaurants or hotels

The restaurant offered valet parking for its patrons, allowing them to arrive and depart with ease.

the time at which one is likely to arrive at one's destination

The pilot announced that the estimated time of arrival at their destination would be in approximately two hours.

the time at which an aircraft, ship, etc. is scheduled for departure

The airline sent a notification to passengers with the estimated time of departure for their flight, indicating a slight delay due to inclement weather.

the expulsion of a non-citizen or foreigner from a country, often for being undesirable or violating laws

The authorities ordered the deportation of illegal immigrants.

the illegal practice of forcing the asylum seekers or the refugees to return to the country where they are at risk of prosecution

Human rights organizations condemned the government's policy of refoulement, arguing that it violated fundamental principles of asylum and protection.

an individual who has left their native country to settle in another due to political reasons, war, or other upheavals

The writer, once an emigré from a totalitarian regime, found solace and freedom in their new country, where they could express themselves without fear of persecution.

a person who has been forced to flee their home but remains within their country's borders due to conflict, violence, natural disasters, or human rights violations

The ongoing conflict in the region has resulted in the displacement of thousands of people, many of whom are now classified as internally displaced persons.

a female individual who has left their country to live elsewhere, often for political reasons

As an emigrée, she brought with her a rich cultural heritage, blending elements of her homeland with the traditions of her adopted country.

a person who has returned to their home country after living abroad

The embassy provided assistance to the repatriates stranded in the foreign country.

to grant citizenship to a foreigner

He was naturalized after passing the citizenship exam.

a person who lives outside their native country, often by choice, whether for work, lifestyle, or personal reasons

She's a Danish expatriate living in Spain.

to leave an aircraft after it has landed

Flight attendants assisted elderly passengers as they prepared to deplane, ensuring a safe and orderly disembarkation.

to offer or supply something generously or abundantly, often in response to a request or need

The generous community rallied together to ply the disaster-stricken area with essential supplies and support.

(of a train) to accidentally go off the tracks

The heavy rain and slippery tracks led to a tragic incident as the express train derailed.

to get off a train

Passengers should detrain only when the train comes to a complete stop at the station platform.

a temporary route used to bypass a closed or blocked section of road

They took a detour due to road construction.