Handout 6 Flashcards
the product of tour operators that is a combination of two (2) or more travel components.
tour package
entails the movement of passengers, mail, parcels, and cargo from the point of origin to a destination point and points beyond by air, sea, or land.
TRANSPORTATION
The four (4) types of a transportation product
passage (the transportation product for passengers), postal services (for mail), parcel (for courier services), and freight (for cargo).
This transportation industry involves companies that provide scheduled air services and air taxi operators.
Air Transportation
This service is comprised of air carriers that provide regular services on a fixed time and frequency schedules
Scheduled Air Services
These are air transportation companies that operate aircraft of different configurations for private charters.
Air Taxis and Charter Operators
It includes all water transportation operators, whether saltwater or freshwater service.
Sea Transportation
include live-aboard fleet and live-aboard motor vessels with regularly scheduled diving expeditions in the Philippines, such as Apo Explorer and Oceanic Explorer
Dive cruises
combined resources and capabilities of two (2) shipping companies that include passage, parcel post, freight, and cargo.
Inter-island shipping
a type of vessel that is flat-bottom with vehicular access ramps at the fore (front part) and aft (at the stern of a ship), or on both ends.
Roll-on/roll-off
It enables the carriage of passenger buses, cargo trucks, private cars, and public utility vehicles
Roll-on/roll-off,
provided by a sea craft that travels at speeds of about 20–25 knots, thus greatly reducing the travel time between ports.
Fast craft service
either by rail or road, from the smallest to the largest units.
Land Transportation
a land transport that operates and runs on a rail (e.g., Light Rail Transit [LRT] 2)
Train travel
one of the main modes of transport in the Philippines. It has designated stopover places and bus terminals (e.g., Victory Liner).
Bus travel
may be chauffeur-driven or self-driven and caters to travel agencies (e.g., Avis).
Car rental
defined as transportation services from a destination’s gateway (airport, pier, or bus station) to the place of lodging and vice-versa.
Transfers
refer to the number of meals per day included in the tour package, whether served in the place of lodging or in a restaurant.
MEAL PLANS
include all commercial establishments that cater to the local and domestic markets.
ACCOMMODATIONS
These are establishments found in most major urban centers that provide accommodations,
meals, and other services for travelers and tourists
Hotels
These are the popular destinations for vacations or recreations found in a semi-urban setting
Resorts
These establishments are a combination of lodging with gaming or other leisure and relaxation activities
Other lodging establishments
combination of transportation within the destination to sights and sites of interest, tour guide services, entrance fees, entertainment or activities and, when necessary, snacks and meals.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
tours operated after 6:00 p.m. or 18:00 (e.g., sunset or dinner cruises).
Evening Tours
includes tours lasting from eight (8) to 10 hours and normally includes lunch.
Full-day Sightseeing
operated either in the morning or in the afternoon, inclusive of snack.
Half-day Sightseeing
organized by transportation companies using their scheduled service. Passengers board and de-board from the vehicle at designated route stops to sightsee at their own leisure, re-board to go to the next stop, and so on.
Hop-on/Hop-off Tours
sightseeing tours that are excluded in the basic tour package. A client who wants to experience it may need to pay extra, which is usually at premium rates.
Optional Tours