Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CHAPTER
5
E
Passenger Transportation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Comprehend the importance of transportation
in tourism.
Learn about the role of rail and motorcoach
travel.
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Understand the airline industry and its role in
travel.
Study the cruise industry.
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Examine the domination of the automobile in
travel.
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The jet plane and automobiles transformed the travel industry over 60 years ago. Now the increasingly modern, more fuel-ef
cient, and much
quieter jets of today are but one component of a complex, highly integrated transportation system designed to meet the needs of a broad range
of travelers on a cost-ef
cient basis.
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