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| 22 What is the percentage of person-trips made by auto (slide 8) |
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| 22 Understand the trend depicted on the slide #of Rental Cars in the US (slide 19) |
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| o Was up, went down in 03 then back up in 07 the back down in 1810 |
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| 22 Who is the leader in the Rental Car Industry (slide 32) |
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| 22 What are the two major markets in the Rental Car Industry (slide 40) |
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| 22 What are the complaints of the current Rental Car Industry on the slide The Recession (slide 49) |
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o Dirtier cars
o Less service
o Longer lines
o Fewer choices of models |
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| 22 Why do people choose the Rail System (slide 6) |
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o Mobility
o Safety
o Reliability
o Speed
o Convenience
o Comfort |
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| • Why do people choose the Rail System (slide 6) |
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o Mobility
o Safety
o Reliability
o Speed
o Convenience
o Comfort |
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| • When did the first steam locomotive open for service (day, date, and city), slide/video 9 |
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| o Christmas Day 1830, Charleston |
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| • What company is the primary provider of Rail Service in the US (slide 19)? |
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| • What has the US National Park Service considered installing within Yosemite National Park (slide 30)? |
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| o The U.S. National Park Service has considered installing a solar powered train within Yosemite National Park in an effort to eliminate automobile traffic and pollution. |
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| • Know the bullets on International Rail Service (slide 36) |
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o Passenger rail service is more important outside of North America.
o Rail Service is still very important in Europe and Asia (e.g. Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan)
• Often is faster and cheaper than air travel
• High-speed trains carry passengers between large population centers
• Chunnel allows travelers to travel between Europe and U.K. all by train
• Channel Tunnel allows travelers to travel between Europe and U.K. (opened in 1994). |
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| • Know the bullets on The Cruise Industry |
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o The cruise industry is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry in the U.S.
o It has achieved more than 2100 % growth since 1970
o Industry estimates:
o 1970: 500,000 people took a cruise
o 2009: 13.5 million people took a cruise
o 2010: 15 million people took a cruise |
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| • What is the Average Length of Cruise in 2009? |
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| • What are the three top states producing the most cruise passengers? |
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o Florida
o California
o Texas |
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| • How much of cruise vacations are books through travel agents? |
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| • What are the Pros to Cruising? |
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o A variety of choices for every budget, age group, eating habit, and activity level
o Do not need money for necessities
• “Cashless society”
o Meals, activities, and entertainment are paid for in advance of trip |
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| • What are the 6 A’s (Tourist Destination Factors) |
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o Attractions
o Activities
o Access
o Accommodation
o Amenities
o Ancillary Services |
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| • On the slide, 3. Attractions are economic engines, what are the benefits of a region in which attractions are located? |
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o The provide economic benefits
o Consider expenditure by travelers in:
• Transportation
• Lodging
• Food and beverage
• Shopping in local stores and malls
• Purchasing souvenirs and outlet malls
• Guided tours
• Ancillary activities |
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| • On the slide, Attractions, know the bullets under ‘Tourist attractions are defined as:’ |
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o Cultural and historical sites
o Natural landmarks
o Officially designated spaces |
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| • What are examples of man-made attractions? |
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o Amusement Arcades
o Amusement Parks
o Theme Parks
o Gaming Events |
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| • How many sites is the National Park Service responsible for managing? |
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| • Know the bullets on the slide ‘Heritage Tourism’ |
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• Original cultural and natural material
• Built environment
• Archaeological resource
• Intangible heritage
• Natural heritage |
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| • Know the bullets on the slide ‘The New Tourists’…this is what the new tourist expects |
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o Experiences
o Activity
o Creative
o Dynamic Interpretation
o Participation
o Learning |
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| • On the slide, 2009 National Research Study on US Cultural and Heritage Travel, what are the five different types of cultural and heritage travelers? |
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o Passionate
o Well-rounded
o Aspirational
o Self-guided
o Keeping it Light |
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| • What are the top 10 Cultural and Heritage Activities (note that over 50% participated in all activities/sites listed)? |
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o Attended cultural and/or heritage fair or festival
o Visited heritage buildings/historical buildings
o Visited Historic Sites
o Visited Native American Sites
o Attended historical re-enactments
o Visited history museums/center
o Visited Living history museums
o Participated in organized tour of local history or culture
o Visited natural history museums/centers
o Visited art museums/galleries |
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| • When was the Smithsonian Institution established? |
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| : You must read or view all materials (videos, articles, case studies, powerpoints) presented in the module presentations. |
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