1. The Tourism Business Chapter 5 Hospitality and Tourism Book

2. History of Tourism Travel is from the French word “travail” Travel is from the French word “travail” Meaning much work goes into planning and trip and travel Meaning much work goes into planning and trip and travel Pineapple sign = welcome, warmth, friendliness Pineapple sign = welcome, warmth, friendliness Relied on the development of transportation (pgs 11 – 13) Relied on the development of transportation (pgs 11 – 13)

3. The Growth of Tourism Dual Family Income Dual Family Income Disposable Income= money left over after expenses have been paid Disposable Income= money left over after expenses have been paid Baby Boomers= people over 55 traveling- may need different accommodations, etc. Baby Boomers= people over 55 traveling- may need different accommodations, etc. Health= tours for disabilities and people with health care problems like Make a Wish foundation Health= tours for disabilities and people with health care problems like Make a Wish foundation

4. Leisure Time= long weekends and holidays Leisure Time= long weekends and holidays New Transportation Options= new low cost airlines make it easier to travel for less New Transportation Options= new low cost airlines make it easier to travel for less The Internet= convince of booking on line / the do it yourself approach The Internet= convince of booking on line / the do it yourself approach

5. Niche Market= bases travel on specific interests Niche Market= bases travel on specific interests Examples Examples Travel for the disabled- 71% of these adults with disabilities traveled at least once last year (What special accommodations might a senior citizen need) Adventure Travel- outdoor activities, hiking, boating, mountain climbing { What would you like to do here… whitewater rafting,etc.}

6. Geotourism= in an exotic place, wildlife places Geotourism= in an exotic place, wildlife places Agritourism = visiting a working farm or agriculture or holitcultlure place- maybe horse park or dude ranch too. Agritourism = visiting a working farm or agriculture or holitcultlure place- maybe horse park or dude ranch too.

7. Economic Impact $100 for a hotel room $100 for a hotel room $40 wages $20 produce from local farmer $20 food for hotel $20 profit Employee spends of the $40 Employee spends of the $40 $20 shoes $10 groceries $10 savings

8. In 2002, US residents and travelers spent more than $545 billion on travel In 2002, US residents and travelers spent more than $545 billion on travel Income generated produced 7.2 million jobs for Americans Income generated produced 7.2 million jobs for Americans 1 out of every 18 jobs is in the Hospitality or Tourism Business 1 out of every 18 jobs is in the Hospitality or Tourism Business

9. Reason to Travel Why do you travel?? Why do you travel?? List on pg 98 Business and Leisure Economic Impact- 1 out of every 8 people is directly or indirectly employed in the industry Economic Impact- 1 out of every 8 people is directly or indirectly employed in the industry Travelers in US spend… 17,000 per second, 1 million per minute, 60 million per hour, 1.4 billion per day Travelers in US spend… 17,000 per second, 1 million per minute, 60 million per hour, 1.4 billion per day

10. Types of Tours Package Tour= prearranged tour that offers value, guaranteed sight seeing and a quality product Package Tour= prearranged tour that offers value, guaranteed sight seeing and a quality product Charter tour= tour operator buys all the seats on an airplane, train, bus, etc. Charter tour= tour operator buys all the seats on an airplane, train, bus, etc. Independent tour- guests can choose from dates, options Independent tour- guests can choose from dates, options Hosted tour- host at each destination Hosted tour- host at each destination Escorted or guided tour- structured tours Escorted or guided tour- structured tours Customized tour- more expensive and specially designed Customized tour- more expensive and specially designed

11. ACTIVITY- imagine you are a tour guide for NKY- write a script and places you will go – read aloud in class ACTIVITY- imagine you are a tour guide for NKY- write a script and places you will go – read aloud in class Research any tour in the United States Research any tour in the United States

12. Transportation Providers Air Air Ground Ground Water Water Air- Wright Brothers first successful flight 1903, jet service available in 1952 Air- Wright Brothers first successful flight 1903, jet service available in 1952 -Frequent flyer program- in which an airline offers free travel, upgrades, and discounts to program members. Accumulate miles in form of points -lost of jobs available in airline – onboard positions or ground positions How have the events of 9-11 affected airline industry? Have discussion with students in groups and then report to class {or on demand writing}

13. Ground- rail, car, bus, vans, shuttle service, taxi Ground- rail, car, bus, vans, shuttle service, taxi What is the advantage and disadvantage of using the train as mode of transportation. Water transportation- ferry, freighters,riverboats, yachts, cruises Water transportation- ferry, freighters,riverboats, yachts, cruises Read pg 108 carnival Cruises- accommodations, food service, entertainment,