Transportation and Tourism PDF
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Dr. Ryan Africa Gamoso
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This presentation covers the basics of transportation and its role in tourism. Transportation is defined as the movement of goods and people. Key elements of transportation systems such as modes, vehicles, terminals, controls, and management are explored. The presentation emphasizes the importance of transportation quality in tourism and travel.
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z Transportation and Tourism Dr. Ryan Africa Gamoso z Learning Objectives § Define transportation. § Explain the roles and importance of transportation in the tourism industry. § Identify the elements of the trans...
z Transportation and Tourism Dr. Ryan Africa Gamoso z Learning Objectives § Define transportation. § Explain the roles and importance of transportation in the tourism industry. § Identify the elements of the transport system. z What is TRANSPORTATION? § Transportation pertains to the activity of transferring goods or people from one point to another destination. z Different Modes of Transportation Land Transportation Water Transportation Air Transportation z Importance of Transportation in Tourism § Tourism implies movement § UNWTO’s definition of TOURISM § Transport is a product of the travel industry § The quality of transport is important in travel and business z Elements of Transportation System § According to Sharpley (2006), these elements contribute to the system of different modes of transport: § The Way § The Vehicles § Terminal § Control and Communication Systems § Management and Staff z The Way § It can be classified as ARTIFICIAL or NATURAL media. z The Vehicles § This is also known as ”the carrying unit”. z Terminal § It is a built structure that provides passengers with smooth transfers from and to major modes of transportation. This is also known as “the point of interchange”. z Control and Communication Systems § These systems are ways to ensure the safety of the passengers. z Management and Staff § It involves all the usual management jobs for an effective transportation operations. z THANK YOU!
