Travel Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield Travel facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is a 'rooming list' in hotel group bookings? → A document listing guest names and room assignments for a group
2. Which type of research question is best answered through qualitative methods like in-depth interviews? → Why do some travelers prefer slow travel over fast-paced itineraries?
3. When budgeting for a US road trip, which cost do travelers most commonly underestimate? → Accommodation taxes and resort fees
4. Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) must be started within what timeframe after a bite? → As soon as possible — within hours to days
5. What is a 'packing cube' and why do backpackers use them? → Zippered fabric organizers that compress and sort clothing within a backpack
6. A U.S. citizen wishes to visit Canada for a two-week vacation by air. Which document does Canada require for entry? → A valid U.S. passport and an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
7. What is 'travel fatigue' and how should backpackers address it? → Exhaustion from constant movement, best treated by staying put for several days
8. Which of these is the LEAST recommended way to access local currency abroad? → Exchanging currency at airport currency exchange kiosks
9. Under ADA Title III, which of the following transportation providers must comply with accessibility requirements for people with disabilities? → Private airport shuttle services and hotels offering transportation
10. In travel risk management, what is a 'duty of care' obligation? → An employer's legal and ethical responsibility for employee traveler safety
11. Which GDS (Global Distribution System) is most widely used by travel agencies in the United States? → Sabre
12. You have $3,000 for a 10-day trip. After booking flights ($600) and accommodation ($900), what daily budget remains for food, activities, and transport? → $150/day
13. You're planning a trip to Europe and the euro is currently strong against the dollar. Which budgeting approach best addresses this? → Build a 10–15% currency buffer into your total budget
14. When booking hostels, which type of room offers the best balance of cost and privacy? → 4-bed dorm
15. Which US city is known as the 'Gateway to the West' and features a famous arch? → St. Louis
16. Which app category helps travelers identify whether a restaurant, attraction, or neighborhood is currently crowded? → Live crowd data or 'popular times' features in map apps
17. What is 'anecdotal evidence' and why should travel researchers treat it cautiously? → Individual stories or experiences that may not represent broader trends
18. The Appalachian Trail's southern terminus is located in which state? → Georgia
19. What is the value of written documentation in Travel professional communication? → It creates permanent records, ensures clarity, and provides legal protection
20. What is the primary purpose of a pre-trip approval process in corporate travel management? → To ensure travel is justified and within budget before booking
21. What does 'last-mile' delivery mean in logistics? → The last leg of delivering a shipment from a distribution point to the final destination
22. An airline's QA team discovers that gate agents skip the boarding announcement script when flights are delayed. The systemic fix is: → Redesign the process so the script is triggered automatically by delay notifications
23. Which US national park is known for its geysers and hot springs, including Old Faithful? → Yellowstone
24. Which of the following is typically NOT included in a basic economy airline ticket fare? → One standard checked suitcase
25. A tour operator implements a 'post-tour debrief' with guides after every trip. This practice primarily supports: → Continuous quality improvement through frontline feedback
26. What is the capital city of Alaska, accessible only by air or sea? → Juneau
27. An airline tracks the percentage of flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule. This is an example of a: → Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
28. When evaluating a travel study claiming 'Americans prefer beach vacations,' what is the most important question to ask about the research? → What was the sample size and how was it selected
29. A hotel's public Wi-Fi asks you to accept terms via a 'captive portal.' What security risk should you consider? → Malicious actors can set up fake captive portals to intercept your credentials
30. What does the travel term 'layover' mean? → A stop between connecting flights at an intermediate airport