Press Photo International Tourist Test Subject West Germany

Travel expert from Frankfurt wants to help lonely vacationers; This young lady shows that she would like to get in touch with other people by wearing a little badge tied to her collar. The badge has been invented by Frankfurt travel expert Egon Schols, who wants to help those many people who feel lonely on their vacation in foreign countries. The so called "contact button" which shall be given tourists free of charge, bears the inscription "International Tourist", the name of the bearer as well hints to which language the traveler speaks shown by small adhesive national flags. Travel experts have tested this novel communication signal in Great Britain, France, Spain and Greece during recent months. They think it a great success; it did not only lead to contacts but also to many invitations.

Photo measures 6.5 x 8.5 inches.

Photo is dated --0000.

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