Water Transportation Flashcards
Unified Booking Platforms, Intermodal ticketing
Pre-Trip Planning and Booking
Multimodal Hubs, Luggage handling, Clear Signage and Information
Physical Infrastructure and Logistics
Mobile Ticketing, Real time Information Sharing, Digital Wayfinding
Technological Integration
Public-Private Partnerships, Standardized Information Sharing
Collaboration and Partnerships
movement of people and goods over water bodies
Water Transportation
encompasses various vessels like ferries, cruise ships, cargo ships, barges, and even personal watercraft
Water Transportation
water transportation becomes vital for connecting mainland areas to tourist spots
Accessibility
cruise ships have transformed into all-inclusive resorts at sea, offering entertainment, dining, and various amenities
The Journey itself as an experience
creates jobs in ferry operations, waterside businesses, and recreational boating
Economic Benefits
water transportation allows access to otherwise hard-to-reach locations, opening them up for tourism development
Unlocking destinations
develop online platforms where tourists can book and combine them with flights, hotels, tours, and other activities in one place
Unified Booking Platforms
offer integrated tickets that combine water transport with other travel options
Intermodal ticketing
create transportation hubs that connect water ports with airports, train stations, bus terminals, and bicycle rentals
Multimodal Hubs
system where luggage can be checked from the starting point to the final destination
Luggage Handling
provide clear signage and information at ports and terminals
Clear signage and Information
easy access and eliminating the need for paper tickets
mobile ticketing
integrate real-time information systems across to track ferry or cruise arrival/departure
Real-time Information Sharing
guide tourists to their gates, baggage claim, or connecting transportation options
Digital Wayfinding
encourage collaboration between water transportation companies, tourism agencies and local businesses to develop integrated travel packages
Public-Private Partnerships
standardized data exchange protocols between different tourism service providers
Standardized Information Sharing
law that aims to protect the country’s water resources from pollution
Philippine Clean Water Act (RA 3019)
law that regulates air emissions, helps to reduce air pollution in tourist destination
Philippine Clean Air Act (RA 8749)
prevention of pollution from ships like waste oil disposal, sewage, discharge, air pollution from ships
Maritime pollution implementation law
promotes sustainable practices across the tourism industry
National Tourism Development Plan
environmentally friendly practices and includes incentives for shipbuilders and operators who invest in cleaner techologies
Green Shipping Program
conserve marine biodiversity
Marine Protected Areas