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| Open Access | CHALLENGES FACED BY TOURIST INTERPRETERS IN MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS
Narzullaeva Nilufar Sadulla kizi , 3rd year student of Tashkent State University of Oriental StudiesAbstract
In today’s globalized tourism industry, tourist interpreters play a critical role in facilitating communication between travelers and host cultures. Operating in multicultural environments, these professionals face unique linguistic, cultural, ethical, and emotional challenges. This article explores the key difficulties encountered by tourist interpreters, including language accuracy, cultural sensitivity, managing diverse expectations, handling emotional labor, and maintaining neutrality. By understanding these challenges, tourism institutions can better support interpreter training and promote more effective and inclusive tourism experiences.
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tourist interpreter, intercultural communication, multicultural tourism, language barriers, cultural sensitivity, tourism interpretation, communication challenges
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