Introduction to Transport Services PDF

Introduction to Transport Services  Learning Define transportation. Explain the roles and importance of Objectives: transportation in the tourism industry....

Introduction to Transport Services  Learning Define transportation. Explain the roles and importance of Objectives: transportation in the tourism industry. Discuss the functions of Identify the elements of each transportation the transport system. component.  What is Transportation? Transportation generally pertains to the activity of transferring goods or people from one point to another destination. It clearly explains that it does not exclusively deliver goods but also people, which reveals the connection between transportation and tourism. Transportation has played a significant role in the travel and tourism industry as one of the major operating sectors.  Modes of Transportation Land Water Air  Importance of Transportation in Tourism Transportation is an integral component of the tourism industry that carries tourists to their desired tourism destination. ØTourism implies movement § Tourism is defined by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as “activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive y e ar fo r le is ur e , business, and other purposes.” § This definition implies that there is a movement of people from the origin of tourists to the destination region and the role o f t r a n s p o r t a t i o n i n t h e i n d u s t r y. Transportation can easily provide tourists w it h t h e fas t e s t w a y t o a r r i v e a t t h e i r preferred destination.  Importance of Transportation in Tourism Transportation is an integral component of the tourism industry that carries tourists to their desired tourism destination. ØTransport is a product of the travel industry § Transportation services such as air, and rail tickets, car rental, and ferry services are among the principal products of the travel industry. § Transportation is one of the comp0nents of a tour package that are sold by both tour operators and travel agents.  Importance of Transportation in Tourism Transportation is an integral component of the tourism industry that carries tourists to their desired tourism destination. ØT h e quality of transport is important in travel and business § Transportation service quality is a significant factor in the tourist experience. § Poor transport service quality can negatively affect the vacation experience of the tourists, while high transport service quality could lead to a satisfactory tourist experience. § Therefore, it is essential to maintain and have a quality transport service.  Surface ØSurface transportations include land and water transport. ØLand transport provides easy access to the visitor attractions. A point-to-point pick-up and drop-off are some of the advantages of utilizing car or van rentals. Components ØWater transport allows tourists to see visitor attractions that are only accessible by water. of Transportation System The transportation system is comprised of several elements. These elements contribute to the system of the different modes of transport.  The Way It can be classified as open like air and sea travel; it is free and does not have any cost. However, there are charges for the artificial works for ports and inland waterways. Or it can be constructed like roads, rails, and canals. “The way” can be artificial or natural media. Roads and railways are examples of artificial media, while airways and sea routes are natural media.  The serve as media or units that carry people to their destination. They can be an aircraft, The trains, ships, or vans. This element is also Vehicles called the “carrying unit,” which is the most essential element of the transport system.  Terminal It is a built structure that provides passengers with smooth transfers from airlines, buses, and ferries. A terminal may be considered a “point of interchange” within the same mode of transport. For example, a passenger from Manila who opts to travel to Chicago via air transport may have to change planes in Narita, Japan. Also, terminals can be a “point of transfer” between different modes. For instance, a passenger arriving at the airport by car can change to air transport at the airport terminal. The terminal performs two functions: 1. Facilitate transfer or interchange between modes. 2. Consolidate traffic.  Control and Communication Systems These systems are ways to ensure the safety of the passengers by monitoring the take-off and landing of the aircraft. For land transport, railways use signals as their control systems, while road transportation is subject to signs such as traffic lights and signs for speed limits as a form of communication and control system. Water transports, like ships or ferries, have navigation systems to ensure a safe and smooth voyage. Through control systems, arrival and departure or even delays can be monitored. Such systems are very helpful because they can monitor the whereabouts of the transportation. Though, in road vehicles, these are not common but can be possible through tracking systems or GPS. Management and Staff With the various modes of transportation, it is noticeable that a number of staff are required for effective management. Thus, it involves all the usual management jobs for an efficient operation. End of slides