transpo mgmt

Cards (11)

  • Characteristics of tourism transportation:
    • Seasonality is influenced by tourism demand and supply
    • Price elasticity varies based on demand and supply levels
    • Regulations are imposed on transportation sectors by the government
    • Oligopoly exists in some tourism transportation sectors
    • Basic service features include intangibility, perishability, and inseparability
  • Classifications of tourism transportation:
    • General passenger transport
    • Dedicated tourist transport
    • Experiential tourist transport
    • Luxury tourist transport
    • Recreational transport
    • Multipurpose tourist transport
  • Tourism demand is the total number of persons who travel or wish to travel to use tourist facilities and services away from their workplace or residence
  • Factors influencing selection of transportation:
    • Distance
    • Availability
    • Schedule
    • Frequency
    • Route
    • Convenience
    • Speed
    • Price
    • Reliability
    • Safety and security
    • Quality of service
    • Type of tour
    • Uniqueness
  • Tourism supply includes attractions, accommodation, and transportation
  • Characteristics of tourism transportation:
    • Seasonality is influenced by tourism demand and supply
    • Price elasticity varies based on demand and supply levels
    • Regulations are imposed on transportation sectors by the government
    • Oligopoly exists in some tourism transportation sectors
    • Basic service features include intangibility, perishability, and inseparability
  • Classifications of tourism transportation:
    • General passenger transport
    • Dedicated tourist transport
    • Experiential tourist transport
    • Luxury tourist transport
    • Recreational transport
    • Multipurpose tourist transport
  • Tourism demand is the total number of persons who travel or wish to travel to use tourist facilities and services away from their workplace or residence
  • Factors influencing selection of transportation:
    • Distance
    • Availability
    • Schedule
    • Frequency
    • Route
    • Convenience
    • Speed
    • Price
    • Reliability
    • Safety and security
    • Quality of service
    • Type of tour
    • Uniqueness
  • Tourism supply includes attractions, accommodation, and transportation
  • Emerging transportation systems in tourism:
    • Low-Cost Carriers (LCC)
    • Better rail networks
    • Tourist rail passes
    • Recreational transport options
    • Coach/Hop-on hop-off bus tours
    • Car rentals
    • Cruise ships
    • Ferries and other water transportation forms