Why transport is a key element

for tourism industry?

• Historically, travelers were explorers and
merchants looking to learn about regions,
potential markets and to find goods and
resources.
• As time moved on and as transportation became
more reliable, traveling became a more mundane
activity taking place in an organized environment;
tourism. In the modern world, traveling is more
centered around annual holidays and can be fairly
well predicted.
• Tourism, as an economic activity, is characterized by a high demand level of
elasticity. As transport costs are significant for international transportation,
demand is strongly influenced by cost fluctuations. Therefore, transport is a key
element in the tourism industry. The demand in international and even national
transport infrastructures implies a large number of people to be transported in an
efficient, fast and inexpensive manner. It requires heavy investments and complex
organization. Well organized terminals and planned schedules are essential in
promoting effective transportation facilities for tourists, notably since the industry
is growing at a fast rate.
• Transport is the cause and the effect of the growth of tourism. To start with,
the improved facilities have incited tourism, and the expansion of tourism has
incited the development of transport infrastructure. Accessibility is the main
function behind the basics of tourism transport. In order to access sought after
destinations, tourists have a range of transportation modes that are often used in
a sequence. Air transport is the main mode for international tourism, which
normally entails travel over long distances. Growth rates of international air traffic
are pegged with growth rates of international tourism.
Components of tourism
• 1. Accessibility (Reachability/Transportation): - Accessibility means reachability to the place of
destination through various means of transportation. Transportation should be regular,
comfortable, economical and safe. Today there are various means of transportation like airlines,
railways, surface (road transportation) and water transportation. The transportation should be
there for all kinds of tourists and destinations.
2. Accommodation: - It is a place where tourists can find food and shelter provided he/she is in a fit
position to pay for it. There are various types of accommodation from a seven star deluxe hotel to a
normal budget class hotel.
3. Attraction (Locale): - It is considered as the most important basic component of tourism.
Attraction means anything that creates a desire in any person to travel in a specific tourist
destination or attraction.
Locale is another basic component of tourism. The locale may be used to include the holiday
destination and what it offers to the tourist. The holiday destination may offer natural attractions.
It is considered as the most important basic component of tourism. Fashion is an important factor
in the demand for various tourist attractions and amenities. The tourist who visits a particular place
for its natural beauty may decide to visit some other attractions due to a change in fashion.