Operating Sectors of Tourism

OPERATING SECTORS OF TOURISM TRANSPORTATION SECTOR

TRANSPORTATION SECTOR


PROBLEMS THAT NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION

CONGESTION – affects most passenger transportation modes, there is danger of reaching gridlock, means delays that are serious of time and energy

SAFETY and SECURITY – basic requirement for tourism, true before 11SEP and is even more critical

ENVIRONMENT – increased in traffic, may be harmed if an area does not have the carrying capacity for additional tourists


PROBLEMS THAT NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION

SEASONALITY - seasonal patterns of travel demand create overcrowding at certain times, at peak travels problems of congestion, security, and the environment may become much more severe


AIRLINE INDUSTRY

17DEC1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright launched the aviation age

Orville made the first controlled, sustained flight in a motorized heavier aircraft

The first famous flight lasted less than a minute, changed the transportation world forever


AIRLINE INDUSTRY

Airline industry grew from an infant to a giant

The world’s airline industry now carries over 1.6 billion passengers per year

In 2003, the world airline industry survived SARS, the conflict in Iraq, terrorism, and a sluggish economy and also the price of oil denied profitability again


AIRLINE INDUSTRY

Low-cost carriers are growing, threatening the major carriers, and making a return to profitability a more difficult task, they are also making a profit

The airline have revolutionized travel and the range and speed of jet travel have gently expanded what tourists or business travelers could one accomplish with the equivalent time and funds


AIRLINE INDUSTRY

Although the major advantage of air travel is speed, there are negative aspects for those who wish to travel by air

People’s fear of flying Lack of geographical accessibility Length of time spent getting to and from the

airport


AIRLINE INDUSTRY

AIR TRANSPORT WORLD (ATW) – publishes an annual World Airline Report that typically appears in their July issue- comprehensive report covers the world’s top 25 airlines, world financial statistics and world’s airlines fleets


AIRLINE INDUSTRY

ALLIANCES – joining or merger of airlines to form a group

Example of alliancesStar AllianceSky TeamOne World


AIRLINE INDUSTRY

International Air Transport Association (IATA) – global organization for virtually all the international air carriers- principal function is to safely facilitate the movement of persons and goods from any point of the world air network to any other by any combinations of routes


AIRLINE INDUSTRY

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) – organization of governments joined to promote civil aviation on a worldwide scale- adopted a plan “ Guiding Civil Aviations into the 21st century” - to deal more effectively with the constantly evolving challenges facing civil aviation, particularly in the area of flight safety


AIRLINE INDUSTRY

ASSIGN: ½ crosswise

Identify the airlines that are members of the ff alliances:

STAR ALLIANCESKY TEAMONE WORLD


AIRLINE INDUSTRYASSIGN: ½ crosswiseIdentify the following Airline Designation

Codes

AA, AC, AF, AZ, BR, BA, CO, CX, CI, CA, DL, EK, EY, GF, IB, JL, KE, KL, KU, LH, LO, LY, MH, MS, NH, NX, NZ, OZ, PR, QF, QR, SK, SR, SQ, SV, TG, UA, US, 2P, 5J


RAIL INDUSTRY

Rail was once the major mode of transportation in US in 1920

Ultramodern railway system with high-speed trains operate in many countries, handling passenger traffic in economical and efficient manner and providing an alternative to air travel


RAIL INDUSTRY

The French government has taken responsibility for rail infrastructure of the state-owned SNCF rail company

Japan continues to improve and expand its famous “bullet train”

Some of the largest railways in the world are found in the former Soviet Union, India and China


RAIL INDUSTRY

AMTRAK – marketing name for the National Railroad passenger Corporation - operating railroad corporation, the controlling stock of which is owned the US government through the US Department of Transportation - although it receives financial support from the federal government, Amtrak is not a government agency


RAIL INDUSTRY

AMTRAK – serving 46 states and 500 destinations on its 22,000-mile route system- carried more than 24 million intercity passengers in fiscal 2003- employs more than 20,000 people- dominant public carrier


MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY

The American Bus Association (ABA) reports about 44,000 commercial motor coaches in use for charters, tours, regular route service and special operations in North America

Motor coach travel contributes significantly tourism revenues in local communities

Motor coaches link passengers arriving and departing through airports, train stations, and sea ports with their final home, work, and tourism destination


MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY

Both domestic and international travelers are heavy users of motor coaches because coach travel gives them time to see and experience sights with a group of friends without having to deal with traffic and road maps


AUTOMOBILE

Most of the travel in the world is automobile Affordability, flexibility, and convenience

make auto travel the most popular mode of transportation all over the world

Interstate highway system significantly encouraged vacation travel and especially encouraged long-distance travel that made automobile travel faster and more comfortable


AUTOMOBILE

A poor road system costs the individual driver, the bus operator, and other users additional funds in terms of increased fuel use and vehicle maintenance, and the knowledge that the highway is in poor condition may cause the traveler to select another destination to avoid the problem

Key feature of the automobile is immediate accessibility and convenience

Air is the primary competitor to the automobile when it comes to travel especially for long trips


AUTOMOBILE

Recreation Vehicle (RV) - Camping in recreational vehicles (RVs) is similar to car camping, except that people can sleep in most types of RVs. - They also can bring along such leisure items as lawn chairs and bicycles and park in designated campsites. - The fanciest RVs provide a home away from home, complete with a bathroom, kitchen, living room, and bedroom.


AUTOMOBILE

Recreation Vehicle (RV) - More expensive RVs are motorized and can be driven from campsite to campsite. Other types of RVs are towed behind a car or truck. - Some models open to create a tent at the campground. An RV gives campers the freedom to tour a large geographic area without worrying about accommodations


AUTOMOBILE

Taxicabs – relatively expensive form of ground transportation used primarily for intra-city travel and shuttling between transportation terminal and hotel- ideal way of going about towns for tourist who are not familiar with the destination


AUTOMOBILE

Rental Cars – maybe hired for a specific period of time (for instance, minimum of 5 hours upto 24 hours)- rates vary according to the car model, the length of the rental (hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly) and whether the passenger will drive the car or require a driver


AUTOMOBILE

Rental Cars - gas is usually not included in the rates

- to rent a car, customer must present a valid driver’s license- customer must pay a penalty if she or he returns the car late


CRUISE LINES

Expanding their fleets and adding new amenities and new ports of call

May vary from mini-cruisers and ultra-yachts that carry fewer than 100 passengers to large ships capable of carrying 2,000 passengers

CRUISE – a vacation on a ship during which all major services such as meals, entertainment and accommodation are covered in a base price


CRUISE LINES

Best cruise ship have theaters, ballrooms, tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pools, and fully appointed cabins

Cruising is popular in Europe, the Carribean, North America, Japan and Australia

For passengers, Cruise’ advantage includes one-time baggage check-in and check-out, opportunities to meet a lot of people and traveling in luxurious hotel


ASSIGN: ½ crosswise

Define CLIA.Identify the CLIA member lines

Operating Sectors of Tourism

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