Transport and Tourism

Plog's theory is easily defined into 3 sectors. Choose the Correct Answer from the Multiple-Choice List.

• Psychocentric, MidCentric & Allocentric

• Psychodentric, Midentric & Allodentric

• Psychoentric, Micentric & Allocentric

• None of the above

concept of travelling: Choose 3 Operator Expectation Level.

• Confident

  Security

  Comfort

• Cost saving

  Efficient Facilities

  Value for Money

• Security

  Efficient Facilities

  Convenience

• All of the above

Characteristics of transport information system for tourists

• Availability of tourist information centers at tourist arrival terminal

• Effective public transport system within tourist destination

• Timetables and information in foreign language at attractions (bus/ train schedule)

• Accurate maps of multiple languages

• All of the above

Functions Of Tour Guide And Signage

Primarily provide information on available possibilities and alternatives activities followed by data encouraging the sense of security and comfort, facilitating more efficient dealing with possible difficulties during the stay, as well as better understanding of local warnings or prohibition signs. (ban signage)

• True

• False

Choose 2 types of Road transport categories

• Main Through Routes & Major roads

• Tourist Roads & Secondary roads

• Main Through Routes & Tourist Roads

• None of the above

4 types of linkages between tourist attractions

• Within a Tourist Country

  Walking Trails

  Walkways

  Pedestrian

• Within a Tourist Country

  Public Transport and Pedestrian

  Pedestrian Walkways

  Walking Trails

• Pedestrian Walkways

  Runways

  Tourist country

  Private Transport and Pedestrian

• Walkways

  Walking Trails

  Tourist country

  Private Transport and Pedestrian

Importance of Pedestrian Walkways

• Safety Education

  Education of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists is essential for non-motorists’ safety and mobility. This can be one of the most effective and cost effective ways of reducing collisions and encouraging cycling.

• Pedestrian safety programs can help reduce the risk of crashes and injuries.

  In-schools, pedestrian and cycling classes can be integrated with school trip management programs (reducing child auto travel to, and traffic around schools), personal safety and fitness, and physical education programs.

• Pedestrian safety programs can help reduce the risk of crashes and injuries.

  Adult cycling skills classes, such as Can-Bike programs, may be taught at recreational facilities, or provided through local traffic safety associations.

• Pedestrian safety programs can help reduce the risk of crashes and injuries.

  Public education campaigns targeting motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians covering cyclists and pedestrians rights and safety skills (such as Go Green’s “Share the Road” campaigns).

• All of the above

Tourist transport system

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Short and Long haul destinations

Short haul destinations- flight less than 5 hours (Journey below the distance)

Long haul destinations- flights of 5 hours or more (Journeys of over 3000 kilometers)

• True

• False

Why people go on holiday?

• Push factors those which are said to make you want to travel. (paid holiday, religion, health, escape, relaxation, relationship, social interaction)

• Pull factors those which affect where you travel given the initial desire to travel,(nature, history, monuments, men made attraction)