Introduction to Tourism and Aviation

Introduction to Tourism and Aviation

• Tourism is the movement of people from their origin to a destination.
• Two types of tourism:
  • Domestic tourism: Travel within the same country (e.g., Cairo to Alexandria).
  • International tourism: Travel from one country to another (e.g., Egypt to Spain).
• Two types of international tourism:
  • Inbound tourism: Tourists visiting a country from other countries (e.g., tourists from the US visiting Egypt).
  • Outbound tourism: People from a country traveling to other countries (e.g., Egyptians traveling to the US).

Aviation as an Industry

• Aviation is an industry due to multiple factors:
  • Labor: Aviation provides jobs directly and indirectly (airline jobs, pilot careers, etc.). Jobs can be ground based, in an office, or governmental.

Capital Investments in Aviation

• Investments in buildings (airports), equipment (aircraft), and maintenance are crucial for the industry. Examples include aircraft purchases.

Aviation as a Service (Product)

• Aviation provides services, which is the core product tourists use, such as:
  • Tickets
  • In-flight services (catering, entertainment)
  • Crew services.
• Features of aviation as a service:
  • Tangible features: The plane, parts, ground equipment, terminals, and the infrastructure.
  • Intangible features: Brand amenities, safety, security, connectivity, customer service.
  • Inseparable features: Air traffic control, ground handling, and security screening.
  • Heterogeneous: Airport services, passenger handling, safety and security protocols.
  • Homogeneous: Safety and security protocols, ground handling procedures.

Infrastructure of Airports

• Terminals: Buildings where travelers change from ground transportation to air. They provide essential functions like ticket purchases, luggage handling, boarding/disembarking, and security checks.
• Vehicles: Transportation within and around airport areas; types vary.
• Other infrastructure: Roads, parking areas, and other facilities.

Tourist Transportation Choices

• Tourists consider factors such as cost, destination, time, reason, departure points, and convenience when choosing transportation.

Factors that contributed to Aviation Growth After WWII

• Experienced pilots.
• Public interest in travel.
• Improved maps and knowledge of travel routes.
• Advancements in aircraft and equipment.
• Affordability of air travel.
• Increased knowledge of aviation.

Impact of Aviation Technology on Tourism

• Increased travel by tourists globally.
• Increased convenience, comfort, and speed for travelers.
• More affordable prices overall.

Aircraft Types:

• Narrow-body aircraft have one aisle with two or three seats on each side, typically carrying fewer passengers (e.g., 280).
• Wide-body aircraft have two aisles and more space for passengers, carrying more than narrow-body aircraft.