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Kayaking: A recreational water sport where individuals use a kayak to paddle across bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, or oceans.

Keycard: A plastic card with a magnetic strip or embedded chip used to access hotel rooms or other secured areas.

Key Performance Indicator – KPI: Metrics used in the travel industry to measure the performance of various aspects such as occupancy rates, customer satisfaction, and revenue generation.

Key Attractions: The main points of interest or landmarks in a destination that draw tourists, such as iconic monuments, natural wonders, or cultural sites.

Kilometer (km): A unit of measurement used to quantify distance, commonly used in travel to indicate the distance between locations or landmarks.

King Room: A hotel accommodation option featuring a spacious room with a king-sized bed, offering luxurious comfort and ample space for relaxation during your stay.

Kiosk: A small stand or booth often found in airports or tourist areas, offering information, tickets, or other services to travelers.

Kiosk Check-in: A self-service option at airports or hotels where travelers can check in for their flights or accommodations using an automated kiosk.

Kit List: A list of essential items or equipment recommended for travelers to bring on a specific type of trip, such as camping, hiking, or backpacking.

Kitesurfing: An adventurous water sport where participants use a kite and a board to harness the wind and glide across the surface of a body of water, such as the ocean or a lake.

Knowledgeable Guide: A tour guide or local expert who possesses comprehensive information about a destination’s history, culture, and attractions, providing valuable insights to travelers.

Kombucha: A fermented tea beverage known for its health benefits, including probiotics and antioxidants, often sought after by health-conscious travelers seeking alternative drink options.

Komodo Dragon: A species of lizard native to Indonesia, particularly found in the Komodo National Park, known for its large size and predatory behavior, attracting eco-tourists and wildlife enthusiasts.

Kosher: Food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws, suitable for consumption by observant Jewish travelers.

Kosher Certification: A designation indicating that a food product, restaurant, or establishment adheres to strict dietary laws and standards observed by Jewish travelers.

Kura-kura: A term for “turtle” in Indonesian, often used to refer to public transportation options such as buses or shuttles in Bali, Indonesia.

Kura Kura Bus: A public transportation service operating in Bali, Indonesia, offering convenient and affordable transportation for tourists to explore various destinations on the island.

Kulturkampf: A German term meaning “culture struggle,” often used to describe conflicts or tensions between different cultures or cultural practices encountered by travelers.

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