1. TH101: Travel Concepts Unit Four: Geography & World Travel Unit Five: Air Transportation Unit Six: Ground Transportation Note: This seminar will be recorded by the instructor.

2. Define: Destination What is Destination Geography? When you hear "geography" what comes to mind? What makes a location a popular destination? Destinations & Geography

3. The biggest canyon in the world Grand Canyon – California, United States

4. Highest waterfalls of the world Salto Angel – Canaima, Venezuela

5. The biggest volcano in the world The Mauna Loa – Hawaii, United States

6. What is Destination Marketing & Promotion? What are some of the employment opportunities within the field of Destination Marketing & Promotion? Destinations

7. The airline industry plays an integral role in many aspects of our lives. There are three major categories of airline organizations in the US: Major Carriers National Carriers Regional Carriers Define Low-Cost Carriers Air Transportation

8. Technology: Internet Reservation Activities Air Transportation

9. Basic City Codes Air Transportation

10. Airport Hubs What is an Airport Hub? Airport operations: What if an airline does not own a hub? Air Transportation

11. Airline Industry Resources Federal Aviation Administration: http://www.faa.gov/http://www.faa.gov/ IATA : International Air Transport AssociationInternational Air Transport Association TSA: Transportation Security AdministrationTransportation Security Administration ATA: Air Transport AssociationAir Transport Association Air Transportation Career Guide: Bureau of Labor StatisticsBureau of Labor Statistics Air Transportation

12. Ground transportation is an integral part of the Travel & Tourism Industry. Categories of Ground Transportation: Rail Services Automobile (Rentals & Personal Vehicle) Motor Coach Recreational Vehicles Ground Transportation

13. Discuss the Rail Services offered in the U.S.A. Discuss the Rail Services offered in Europe Why is High Speed Rail such a Hot Topic in the Travel & Tourism industry today? Ground Transportation

14. What services do Auto Rental companies offer in the Travel & Tourism industry? What requirements should auto rental customers expect to meet when renting a vehicle? Ground Transportation

15. Selling Ground Transportation: What are the advantages of each form of ground transportation? What roles do transfers play in the selling of ground travel? Ground Transportation

16. Resources History of the U.S. Rail System: Click HereClick Here History of the European Rail System: Click HereClick Here Ground Transportation Research: Click HereClick Here ITA: Office of Travel & Tourism IndustriesOffice of Travel & Tourism Industries Rail Europe Website: Click HereClick Here Career Resource Guide: Ground TransportationGround Transportation