Transportation Flashcards
This was the period before the widespread industrialization in Europe and North America. It was before the development of railways in the two continents.
Pre - Industrial Travel System Era
During the era , road improvements such as railways , canals , and steamship services were brought about due to rapid industrialization and advances in transportation technology.
Early - Industrial Travel System Era
This era was characterized by railways which expanded their operations by running hotels and providing other travel - related services.
Mature - Railway System Era
During this era, express service increased. Trains and other forms of transportation did not stop at every station or terminal but only at the major ones. This increased the speed of travel and encouraged more travel than before.
Express - Travel System Era
This influenced of the privately owned automobile was enhanced in North America and Europe from the 1920s onward. Car ownership boomed in North America . Motorways, interstate highways, and other trunk highways were developed in the latter half of this era which was from 1920 to 1974 .
Automobile - Based Travel System Era
The period from 1945 to 1974 is known as the modern - tourism travel system era. Car ownership continued to grow at a fast rate, mainly at the expense of a long- distance rail travel. Mass air travel was another post - World War II occurrence.
Modern - Tourism Travel System Era
This era in 1973 to 1974 as a result of the oil embargo generated by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ( OPEC ) and the resulting increase in fuel prices.
Post - Mobility Adjustment Era
best railroad system in the world.
Japan
developed a theory identifying transportation variables and the value of travellers.
Jagdish Sheth
Bullet train of Japan
Shinkansen
Meaning of IATA
International Air Transport Association
T or F. Improvement in transportation encouraged the desire to travel.
T
T or F. Development in transportation had a very powerful effect on tourism.
T
a system of international rates and fares
IATA
Mode of Transportation
Train
Ship
Automobile
Bus/Motor Coach
By Air
