Tourism and the Retail Industry

The 5 Business Categories of Tourism  Transportation  Accommodations  Eating Establishments  Shops  Entertainment

The 4 Types of Tourism  Cultural and Historical  Environmental  Recreational  Business

Car Travel  Advantages  Convenience (leave when you want, stop when you want)  Talk, sleep, sing, etc.  Less expensive the more people you have  Disadvantages  Slow  Get lost  Break Down

Airline Travel  Advantages  Speed  Easy – airline takes care of everything  Disadvantages  Small towns or remote areas have no service  Expensive  Fear

Rail Travel  Advantages  Great way to see scenery  Meals  Sleeping cars  Commuters  More common in other countries  Disadvantages  Takes time

Bus Travel  Advantages  Services most communities – even little ones  Economical  Charter companies for group travel  Restrooms  Disadvantages  Time – as long as driving or trains

Cruise Industry  Advantages  Pampers travelers  Food, entertainment, sports, dancing all night long!!!  Total package for one price  Disadvantages  Limited Destinations  Cost