How is Tourism Affecting Translation?

airport-arrivals-departure-boardCommunication is essential in daily life, yet when we travel, communication becomes more difficult due to language barriers. When tourists travel to a new country, there is a high chance of miscommunication between the newcomers and the locals. By using hand signals and some basic tourist vocabulary, there will usually be a reasonable understanding on both sides. However, when trying to understand more complex information, translations become necessary. This is especially true in the travel and tourism industry, where good translation can aid authentic communication and create a positive customer experience. Continue reading