Chapter+5+Exercises

Case Study

1.They wanted to get a better deal on ice axes from Europe from the feel while they were in North America.

2. That the sporting goods retailer has become Americas largest commercial co-op.

Ethics and Issues

Yes i think that travel and tourism businesses should be required to accommodate travelers with disabilities. It would not be fair for the people that are disabled it won't be right. If some people were in the predicament of course they will not like it. If people put there feet in someone else's predicament they will be mad if they did not have the same rights so they should.

Profiles in Hospitality The type of tour that Cynthia Billette plan is escorted with guided tours. Escorted tours travel as a group with a tour director to show them around.

Quick Check

1) Three factors that may contribute to the growth of tourism are dual family income which means the family has money to spend on luxury, baby boomers, and people are in better health conditions than they were before.

2) Two reasons that people travel for business and leisure. Business travelers could be going to conventions or meetings. Leisure travelers are traveling for pleasure and relaxation.

3) Three types of package tours are independent tours, hosted tours, and escorted tours. Independent tours are tours satisfy all the requirements that the guests want. Hosted tours are similar to independent tours except they have a host with them. Escorted tours are that have a tour director traveling along with a group of travelers

Hot Property

1. Carnival Cruise broadened its appeal by cutting down prices and targeted younger travelers who were not as wealthy as older people. Ted Arison wanted to satisfy the needs of everyone but most importantly he wanted to give his travelers a fun time on the cruise for a low price.

2. On a cruise ship I would want to be able to enjoy a game room filled with all different games all ages can enjoy. Activities that keeps me entertained and relax are what I would want to enjoy while on a cruise such as swimming and football and basketball.

Case Study 1. REI appeals to beginners by adding the option for beginners to be able to enjoy the experience just as much as an expert would. There are experts at all excursions who can teach the beginners what they want to be able to experience whether it be skiing or mountain climbing.

2. REI would arrange trips for families because families want to be able to spend time with the ones they love but also want to be able to enjoy nature and see the beauties of nature. It is also a good way for families to bond because they all get to help each other if one needs help learning. REI also arranges trips for private groups because there could be groups who want to be able to practice certain activities so that they can become better or train. Or it could also be for experts who want to get away from a while and do what they are good at.

Quick Check 1) Three significant events that affected the airline industry are the Wright Brother's created the first successful airplane in 1903. In 1945 the International Air Transport Association began which allowed people to travel between borders. In 1980 the hub and spoke system began, which allowed airplanes to begin at one large airport then travel to smaller airports.

2) Three forms of ground transportation are railroad, automobile, and motor coach.

3) Five factors that affect the price of a cruise ship are: what kind of ship it is, the season of sailing, the length of the cruise, where the cabin is located on the ship, and the itinerary.

Internet Activity

1. The Wright Brothers invented the first airplane.

2. Three places that you can visit in Dayton Ohio that relate to the Wright Brothers or aviation are, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park, National Aviation Hall of Fame, and Wright Brother's Institute.