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What is the primary focus of the transportation industry in tourism?
What is the primary focus of the transportation industry in tourism?
Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between shipping and cruises?
Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes between shipping and cruises?
Which mode of transportation is noted as the most economical and convenient for long-distance travel?
Which mode of transportation is noted as the most economical and convenient for long-distance travel?
Which entities are crucial parts of the sea transportation industry?
Which entities are crucial parts of the sea transportation industry?
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What type of transportation includes entities like tricycles, jeepneys, and buses?
What type of transportation includes entities like tricycles, jeepneys, and buses?
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What type of map provides information about the climate of a particular area?
What type of map provides information about the climate of a particular area?
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Which component separates the northern and southern hemispheres?
Which component separates the northern and southern hemispheres?
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Which type of map is the most accurate representation of the Earth's surface?
Which type of map is the most accurate representation of the Earth's surface?
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Which lines are referred to as meridians?
Which lines are referred to as meridians?
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What is the acronym used to arrange the four cardinal directions?
What is the acronym used to arrange the four cardinal directions?
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Study Notes
Principal Industries in Tourism
- Six main industries are involved in tourism: Hospitality, Lodging, Transportation, Food and Beverage, Activities and Attractions, and Other Private Sector Entities.
Transportation Industry
- Critical for tourism; includes air, sea, land, and railway.
- Responsible for moving passengers, mail, parcels, and goods.
Air Transportation
- Comprises scheduled and charter services from companies like Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, and Air Asia Philippines.
- Integral components are airports and airstrips.
Sea Transportation
- Covers all water transport operations including shipping and cruises.
- Shipping involves passenger and cargo with fixed routes; cruises cater to passengers only with flexible routes and offer shore excursions.
Land Transportation
- Encompasses all ground transport including tricycles, jeepneys, buses, and trains.
- Car rentals are closely linked to rail and airline services.
Railway Transportation
- Most economical mode for long-distance travel.
- Features systematic maps indicating significant locations and bodies of water.
Types of Maps
- Climate Map: Displays climate-related information for specific regions.
- Road Map: Shows main routes and access points to landmarks.
- Globes: Accurate 3D models of the Earth.
Hemispheres
- Earth is divided into four hemispheres: Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western.
- Latitude: Measures north-south positions from the Equator; 'parallels' refer to lines of latitude.
- Longitude: Measures east-west positions from the Prime Meridian; 'meridians' refer to lines of longitude.
Directions
- The acronym "NEWS" identifies the four cardinal directions.
- North & South are vertical; East & West are horizontal.
- Natural signs like sun position can aid in direction finding.
Travel Between Areas
- Various travel routes defined between Area 2 and Area 3, including the Eastern Hemisphere, with specific examples like Singapore to Kuala Lumpur.
Travel and Tour Management
- Digital Transformation: Shift to online sales by tour operators for enhanced customer convenience.
- Cox and Kings: Founded in 1758, it began as a military travel service and evolved into a global tourism leader over 260 years.
Thomas Cook: Founding Father of Travel Agency
- Established the world's first travel agency in 1845, laying the groundwork for modern travel.
- Launched the first organized package tour in 1855, leading to mass tourism.
Innovations by Thomas Cook
- Introduced hotel coupons in 1868 and traveler’s cheques in 1874.
- Catered to the rising middle class with affordable package tours.
Major Milestones
- Successfully crossed the Atlantic and organized significant international trips by steamship.
- Conducted a round-the-world tour in 1872, gaining valuable insights into global travel.
Thomas Cook: Evolution and Decline
- Transitioned from Thomas Cook & Son to Thomas Cook Group by the 2000s.
- Declared bankruptcy on September 23, 2019, ending an era in travel history.
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This quiz explores the six principal industries involved in tourism, focusing on areas like hospitality, food and beverage, transportation, lodging, activities, attractions, and other related sectors. Test your knowledge about each industry's role in the tourism sector.
