TRANSPO MANAGEMENT REVIEWER

T – Travel
- The very essence of tourism, the act of moving from one place to another for
leisure or business
R – Routes
- Tourism relies on well planned routes and itineraries, connecting destinations
and attractions
A – Accommodation
- Tourists need places to stay, from hotels and resorts to guesthouses and
campsites
N – Navigation
- Tourist need to navigate their way around, using maps, apps and local guides

S – Safety
- Ensuring the safety and security of tourist is paramount in transportation
management
P – Planning
- Effective transportation management involves careful planning, considering
logistics and demand
O – Organization
- Organizing transportation services, including booking, scheduling and
coordination is crucial
R – Reliability
- Tourist rely on reliable transportation, whether its buses, trains or taxis
T – Tourism
- The ultimate goal of transportation management is to support and enhance the
tourism experience
A – Accessibility
- Making transportation accessible to all tourist, including those with disabilities is
essential
T – Timeliness
- Timely and efficient transportation is key to maximizing tourism enjoyment
I – Infrastructure
- Well-developed transportation infrastructure such as roads, airports and railways
is vital
O – Operations
- Smooth and efficient transportation operations are essential for a positive tourist
experience
N – Network
- Interconnected transportation networks, connecting different modes and
destinations are crucial

Transportation – Transportation generally pertains to the activity of transferring

goods or people from one point to another destination
Land transportation - Land transportation refers to activities of physical movement of
goods and passengers on land. This movement takes place on road, rail, rope or pipe.
So land transport may further be divided into Road transport, Rail transport, Ropeway
transport, Pipeline transportation.

Water transportation - Water transportation described as the movement of people and

freight by boat, ship, barge or sailboat across ocean, sea, lake, canal, or river, or
through other modes of water transportation. It is a vital method of transportation.
Air transportation - The movement of passengers and cargo by aircraft such as
airplanes and helicopters. It is the most utilized mode of transportation for long-distance
due to its speed.

Importance of transportation tourism

- Transportation is an integral component of the tourism industry that carries
tourists to their desired tourism destination. Badan and Bhatt (2007) identified
reasons transportation is vital in the tourism and travel industry.\
Tourism Implies movement
- Tourism is defined by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as “activities of
persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not
more than one consecutive year for leisure, 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 of transportation in the industry.
Transportation can easily provide tourists the fastest way to arrive at their
preferred destination.

Transport is a Product of the Travel Industry

- Transportation services such as air and rail tickets, car rental, motor coaches,
and ferry services are among the principal products of the travel industry. This
requires travel and trade practitioners to be familiar with these services
(products) and facilities offered by these transports. Also, transportation is one of
the components of a tour package that are sold by both tour operators and travel
agents.

The 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 satisfactory tourist experience.
Therefore, it’s essential to maintain and have a quality transport service.
Components of transportation System
Transportation systems consist of the following:
*Surface. Surface transportations include land and water transport.
*Air. Air transport has tremendously contributed to the growth of domestic and
international tourism because it decreases the travel time of the tourists. This mode of
transport revolutionized the tourism industry through its high- speed aircraft and
comfortable passenger seats and services.

Elements of transportation
The way
- The Way It can be classified as open like air and sea travel; it is free and does
not have any cost.
The Vehicles
- They serve as media or units that carry people to their destination.

Terminals
- It is a built structure that provides passengers with smooth transfer from and to
major modes of transportation.
Control and communication system
- These systems are ways to ensure the safety of the passengers
Management and staff
- Play crucial roles in ensuring efficient, effective operations, safety and reliable
transportation services
GUESS THE WORD
- MASS TRAVEL
- PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
- GENERAL PASSENGER TRANSPORT

Tourism – the act and process of spending time away from home in the pursuit of
recreation, relaxation and pleasure
Transportation – the movement of goods and persons from place to place

Demand for tourism transport can be influenced by:

1. Seasonality
- The phenomenon of demand or supply in tourism due to factors such as weather
conditions and public and school holidays

2. Price Elasticity
- Refers to how changes to price affect the quantity demanded of a good

3. High – capital Intensive

- Means that the company has to spend more on assets to generate revenues or
the company has bought new assets
Categories of tourism transport
Independent Means of Travel
- Refers to tourists who individually book their trips usually by land transport
through private car rentals.
Also includes individual bookings on mass transportation (e.g., rail, ferries,
cruises, scheduled flights).

Mass Travel
- Is an organized group tour, this particular category uses chartered coaches and
flights for a specific purpose.

Types of tourism transport

- A vital tourism service plays a primary role in realizing tourists' or travelers' need
to reach their preferred destination. Aside from its purpose to bring tourists from
their generating region to their destination region and return.
General Passenger Transport
- This type of transport is mainly for the general traveler and not just specifically
designed to meet the needs of the tourists.
- Tourists from other countries rely on this type of transport to get to their desired
destination, like taking scheduled air transport.

Dedicated Tourist Transport

- This type of transport is frequently included in a tour package. Commonly used are
coaches that are chartered for a particular purpose.

Experiential Tourist Transport

- This transport service creates an extraordinary tourist experience. For instance, riding
a kalesa in Intramuros or Vigan can contribute to an ideal Intramuros Tour or Vigan
Tour.
Luxury transport
- Designed to offer high-quality service and a comfortable travel experience.
- Tourists who often take this type of transport are more likely those who seek
comfort while traveling.

Recreational transport
Generally used for tourism, such as hop-on and hop-off buses, safari vehicles, and
bikes.
This type of transport attracts tourists who are seeking a nontraditional and fun transport
experience.

Multipurpose tourism transport

- This type of tourist transport includes motorhomes, RV Trailers, campervans, and
"rotels." Rotels, or also known as "rolling hotels," are in vogue Right now.

Factors influencing tourism transportation

1. DISTANCE - This is one of the major considerations in choosing the best
available mode of transport.
2. SCHEDULE - It is practical for tourists to choose a transport service with a
schedule that best fits their itinerary.
-3. FREQUENCY - Tourists often look
for transportation with higher frequency because this gives them the convenience of not
waiting too long for the next available departure.
4. AVAILABILITY - It will gives
Tourists a chance to choose which best to utilize according to their needs.
5. SPEED - With a tourist’s limited vacation time, speed becomes one of the most
essential considerations in choosing transportation.
6. SAFETY and SECURITY - A safer and more secure mode of transport is often
the priority for tourists in visiting their desired destination and travelling within the
destination.
7. CONVENIENCE - A hassle-free vacation is the most sought-after experience for
a tourist.
 8. UNIQUE EXPERIENCE -
Tourists are oftentimes enticed to choose tourist transport services that create an
exceptional travel opportunity.
9. ROUTE - The tourist choices are affected by the connecting flights and their layover.

BELOW ARE OTHER CONSIDERATIONS IN SELECTING TOURISM TRANSPORT

1. COST - Low-cost carriers are often chosen because of the competitive price they
offer for their service.
2. STATUS and PRESTIGE - This is due to the increased status and prestige given
to the passenger availing of the service.