Introduction to Transport Services PDF

OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY College of Hospitality and Institutional Management ________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORT SERVICES COURSE MODULE...

OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY College of Hospitality and Institutional Management ________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORT SERVICES COURSE MODULE WEEK / SESSION Introduction to the Course 1 WHAT IS TRANSPORTATION Session Goals □ Read and understand week discussion sheet □ Read required reading materials and view added supplementary videos □ Participate in synchronous discussion □ Participate in canvas discussion board □ Accomplish and submit necessary session assessments and tasks Course Outcomes At the end of this lesson, the students are expected to: 1. Discuss the concept and features of culture and diversity. 2. Determine the benefits and challenges of cultural diversity in the workplace. 3. Recognize the different approaches and techniques of diversity management in the hospitality and tourism industry. WEEK 2 – ITTS 111 / SRP  Discussion Sheet One of the prerequisites to successful mass tourism is convenient access to destinations. To be accessible, a place must have bot the transportation systems, infrastructure and superstructure  Transport industry has acquired a fundamental place in the global network system by facilitating mobility of persons and goods from one place to another through various modes of transportation.  The development of tourism depends on the transport industry. A tourist always thinks of safe, comfortable and convenient mode of transport. And of course, cost and time are also important considerations while deciding on the mode of travel. What is transportation? Transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another. The term is derived from the Latin trans ("across") and portare ("to carry"). Industries which have the business of providing equipment, actual transport, transport of people or goods and services used in transport of goods or people make up a large broad and important sector of most national economies, and are collectively referred to as transport industries Why is transportation important?  The transportation sector is vital to the success of our industry. Put simply, if we can’t move people from place to place — whether by air, sea, or land — we don’t have an industry.  The development of transportation systems is one of the key factors in the growth of international tourism  Coupled with improvements in infrastructure, better transportation technology has enabled people to travel at greater speed, comfort and convenience. WEEK 2 – ITTS 111 / SRP  Passenger Transportation Structure Modes of Transportation Water Transport Advantages 1. Sea transportation offers the highest carrying capacity. A ship can even carry several airplanes. 2. Waterways are the gifts of nature and therefore no investment is required for their maintenance. 3. The operating cost, in case of sea transport, is also less when compared with the other modes of transport. 4. There is no problem of traffic congestion in the mid-sea. This avoids delay. 5. Accident during the voyage is a rare occurrence. Loss of goods due to accident, therefore, is also avoided. WEEK 2 – ITTS 111 / SRP  Disadvantages 1. It is the slowest mode of transport. Perishable goods cannot be sent by sea route. 2. It is very much affected by weather and climatic conditions. 3. Lack of stable political conditions in many countries 4. Sea transport doesn’t offer any scope for extension. All other modes of transport can be extended to newer areas. 5. There are many formalities to be complied with in sending shipments. Air Transport Advantages 1. It is the fastest mode of transport. 2. There are generally no physical barriers to air transport. The path is always free. 3. For transporting easily perishable commodities like fruits and flowers air transport is the best mode. 4. As there is always strict adherence to the time schedule, delay is avoided. 5. It offers maximum safety. Disadvantages 1. Air travel is expensive. 2. The carrying capacity of planes, when compared with ships, is much less. 3. Like sea transport, air transport is also affected by bad weather conditions. 4. High cost of construction and maintenance 5. International restrictions or rules to be observed. 6. Unsuitable for heavy bulk cargo Road Transport Advantages 1. Road transports are economical. 2. Door to Door Service 3. It is flexible. 4. The overhead expenses are also less in the case of road transport. Rail transport, for example, requires the construction of railway stations, erection of signals and so on. WEEK 2 – ITTS 111 / SRP  5. It gives access even to the common man. Disadvantages 1. The carrying capacity is less. 2. Its efficiency is very much determined by the conditions of roads. Bad roads may cause such problems as breakdown and result in delay in the consignment reaching the market place or in going to your destination. 3. Limited speed 4. It is not suitable for carrying goods to very long distances, i.e., for foreign destinations. 5. During rainy season, the roads become unsafe and unfit for transportation. Rail Transport Advantages 1. Rail transports are the most suitable for carrying goods to distant places. 2. It helps to transport bulky and heavy goods. 3. More dependable than road transport 4. Railway accidents are much less when compared to accidents in highways. 5. Long distance travel cheaper and ability to view scenery en route is the advantage of railways. Disadvantages 1. Not all places are connected by trains. 2. Trains cannot carry goods to the doorstep. From the destination point, one has to arrange to collect and carry the goods to the intended place. 3. Railways have fixed routes. This mode of transport, therefore, lacks flexibility. 4. Cost and maintenance WEEK 2 – ITTS 111 / SRP  Intermodal Transport  Use of more than one mode of transportation to move a shipment to its destination  Increased global trade has also increased use of intermodal transportation  More convenient for shippers (one entity provides the complete service)  Key issue involves the exchange of information to facilitate transfer between different transport modes Pipeline Transport Pipeline transport is the transportation of goods through a pipe. Liquids and gases are transported in pipelines and any chemically stable substance can be sent through a pipeline. Advantages: ▫ Ideally suited to transport the liquids and gases. ▫ Pipelines can be laid through difficult terrains as well as under water. ▫ It involves very low energy consumption. ▫ It needs very little maintenance. ▫ Pipelines are safe, accident-free and environmental friendly. Disadvantages: ▫ It is not flexible, i.e., it can be used only for a few fixed points. ▫ Its capacity cannot be increased once it is laid. ▫ It is difficult to make security arrangements for pipelines. ▫ Underground pipelines cannot be easily repaired and detection of leakage is also difficult. Conclusion Transportation is the most crucial component of the tourism infrastructure. It is required not only for reaching the destination but also visiting the site and moving about at the destination. Variety in modes of transportation adds color to the overall tourism experience. To attract customers as well as take them around an attraction, destination developers have used many forms of transport to move people around. These novel modes of transport ensure that major exhibits are viewed in a certain sequence and ensure that the crowd. WEEK 2 – ITTS 111 / SRP