OPERATING SECTORS OF TOURISM TRANSPORTATION SECTOR
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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AIRLINE INDUSTRY
ALLIANCES – joining or merger of airlines to form a group
Example of alliancesStar AllianceSky TeamOne World
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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
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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
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AIRLINE INDUSTRY
ASSIGN: ½ crosswise
Identify the airlines that are members of the ff alliances:
STAR ALLIANCESKY TEAMONE WORLD
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AIRLINE INDUSTRYASSIGN: ½ crosswiseIdentify the following Airline Designation
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ASSIGN: ½ crosswise
Define CLIA.Identify the CLIA member lines
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