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What are the three primary factors that distinguish tourist transportation from other passenger transportation sectors?
What are the three primary factors that distinguish tourist transportation from other passenger transportation sectors?
- Speed, Comfort, and Cost
- Seasonality, Price Elasticity, and Capital Intensity (correct)
- Convenience, Destination, and Itinerary
- Accessibility, Safety, and Reliability
Transportation is considered a secondary service in the travel and tourism industry.
Transportation is considered a secondary service in the travel and tourism industry.
False (B)
What is the primary reason cited for the increase in demand for tourist transportation in the Philippines during the summer season?
What is the primary reason cited for the increase in demand for tourist transportation in the Philippines during the summer season?
Seasonality
A significant increase in transportation costs can lead to a decrease in demand, illustrating the concept of ______.
A significant increase in transportation costs can lead to a decrease in demand, illustrating the concept of ______.
Match the following transportation modes with their corresponding examples:
Match the following transportation modes with their corresponding examples:
A key characteristic of tourist transportation is its low capital intensity, making it easily accessible for startups.
A key characteristic of tourist transportation is its low capital intensity, making it easily accessible for startups.
Which of these modes of transportation is NOT classified as a primary tourist service?
Which of these modes of transportation is NOT classified as a primary tourist service?
Give one real-world example of how seasonality influences the demand for tourist transportation.
Give one real-world example of how seasonality influences the demand for tourist transportation.
What is a major factor that influences tourists' decisions in selecting transportation?
What is a major factor that influences tourists' decisions in selecting transportation?
Tourists tend to prioritize low-cost carriers only due to their low price.
Tourists tend to prioritize low-cost carriers only due to their low price.
Name one benefit offered to tourists with a long layover in South Korea.
Name one benefit offered to tourists with a long layover in South Korea.
Tourists often choose transport services that provide a sense of ________ and prestige.
Tourists often choose transport services that provide a sense of ________ and prestige.
Match the following factors with their descriptions:
Match the following factors with their descriptions:
Which type of tourist transport is also known as a 'rolling hotel'?
Which type of tourist transport is also known as a 'rolling hotel'?
Speed is considered a minor factor in choosing transportation for tourists.
Speed is considered a minor factor in choosing transportation for tourists.
What is an important consideration for tourists when it comes to scheduling transport?
What is an important consideration for tourists when it comes to scheduling transport?
The more tourist transport options available, the better the _____ for travelers.
The more tourist transport options available, the better the _____ for travelers.
Match the following factors influencing tourism transport selection with their descriptions:
Match the following factors influencing tourism transport selection with their descriptions:
What factor would tourists prioritize if they have limited vacation time?
What factor would tourists prioritize if they have limited vacation time?
Higher frequency in transportation options can lead to longer waiting times for tourists.
Higher frequency in transportation options can lead to longer waiting times for tourists.
List two factors that influence tourists in selecting transport services.
List two factors that influence tourists in selecting transport services.
What does independent means of travel include?
What does independent means of travel include?
Mass travel typically involves individual bookings rather than group arrangements.
Mass travel typically involves individual bookings rather than group arrangements.
What type of transport is commonly included in a tour package?
What type of transport is commonly included in a tour package?
Luxury tourist transport is designed to offer __________ and a comfortable travel experience.
Luxury tourist transport is designed to offer __________ and a comfortable travel experience.
Which type of transport is characterized by providing an extraordinary tourist experience?
Which type of transport is characterized by providing an extraordinary tourist experience?
General Passenger Transport is specifically designed for the needs of tourists.
General Passenger Transport is specifically designed for the needs of tourists.
Name one type of transport that attracts tourists seeking a nontraditional experience.
Name one type of transport that attracts tourists seeking a nontraditional experience.
Match each type of tourist transport with its description:
Match each type of tourist transport with its description:
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Passenger Transportation
Passenger Transportation
Movement of individuals to their preferred destinations.
Tourism Transportation
Tourism Transportation
Transportation service primarily used by tourists.
Seasonality
Seasonality
Variation in demand based on time of year.
Price Elasticity
Price Elasticity
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Highly Capital-Intensive
Highly Capital-Intensive
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Types of Tourism Transport
Types of Tourism Transport
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Factors Influencing Transport Selection
Factors Influencing Transport Selection
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Tourist Service
Tourist Service
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Independent Means of Travel
Independent Means of Travel
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Mass Travel
Mass Travel
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General Passenger Transport
General Passenger Transport
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Dedicated Tourist Transport
Dedicated Tourist Transport
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Experiential Tourist Transport
Experiential Tourist Transport
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Luxury Tourist Transport
Luxury Tourist Transport
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Recreational Transport
Recreational Transport
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Unique Experience
Unique Experience
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Route Selection
Route Selection
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Cost of Transport
Cost of Transport
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Status and Prestige
Status and Prestige
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Free City Tours
Free City Tours
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Multipurpose Tourist Transport
Multipurpose Tourist Transport
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Distance in Transport Selection
Distance in Transport Selection
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Schedule in Transport Selection
Schedule in Transport Selection
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Frequency in Transport Selection
Frequency in Transport Selection
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Availability in Transport Selection
Availability in Transport Selection
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Speed in Transport Selection
Speed in Transport Selection
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Safety and Security in Transport
Safety and Security in Transport
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Convenience in Transport Selection
Convenience in Transport Selection
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Study Notes
Tourism Transportation
- Tourism transport is a vital part of the tourism industry, moving people to destinations and back.
- It differs from other passenger transport due to seasonality, price elasticity, and high capital intensity.
- Transportation moves people and products, a vital force in the tourism industry.
Categories of Tourism Transport
- Independent transport: Includes individually booked trips by land (car rentals) and mass transport (rail, ferries, cruises, flights).
- Mass travel: Organised group tours using chartered coaches or flights.
Types of Tourism Transport
- General passenger transport: Standard transport not specifically designed for tourists (scheduled air transport).
- Dedicated tourist transport: Often included in tour packages (chartered coaches).
- Experiential tourist transport: Unique experiences like riding a kalesa (traditional carriage).
- Luxury tourist transport: High-quality, comfortable experiences.
- Recreational transport: For activities like hop-on-hop-off buses, safaris, or bikes.
- Multipurpose tourist transport: Motorhomes, RV trailers, campervans, and "rotels" (rolling hotels).
Factors Influencing Tourism Transport Selection
- Distance: Affects the choice of transport (e.g., air for long distances).
- Schedule: Tourist needs match transport schedules.
- Frequency: Consistent departures desired.
- Availability: Diverse options are better.
- Speed: Important for limited vacation time.
- Safety and Security: Paramount for tourists.
- Convenience: Hassle-free travel preferred.
- Unique Experience: Some tourists seek special experiences.
- Route: Route and stops are important considerations.
- Cost: Cost of transport is a major factor in decisions.
- Status/Prestige: Transport can reflect status.
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