TRANSPORTATION AND THE AVIATION

INDUSTRY(Part 2)

Prepared by: Ma'am L

OBJECTIVES

Illustrate examples on the different modes of transportation

Identify the influence of political positions on transportation for tourism

Analyze the issues and trends that will have impacts upon transportation for tourism

MAJOR MODES OF TRANSPORTATION

RAIL ROAD

WATER AIR

RAILWAY

ROAD – travelling by car

ROAD travelling by bus/coach

ROAD travelling by cycling

Travelling on foot

WATER

AIR

POLITICAL INFLUENCES

Border control Need for visa and transit visa Custom control Government Regulations

Processing points: Rail and road – Place of border control Sea and land – Port Air transport – Airport terminal

FUTURE TRENDS

1. Efficiency

Yield management Computerized Reservation Systems (CRS) Hub – and – spoke systems Air congestion

2. Globalization and integration

Star Alliance (Thai, Air Canada, United, Lufthansa, SAS)

Integrate products and connecting services Offer common check-in and reservation services Share airport lounge services Share marketing, communication and rewards

services

3. Environmental Policies

Tourism’s contribution to global warming: 4 – 10% worldwide

Air transport accounts for 3.5% of global carbon dioxide

Population taxation Aviation fuel should not be zero rated for VAT Increase in airport charges