Study Guide for HFT 1000 Fall 2013 There are 6 Modules for this test therefore you should be familiar with the five bulleted items for each module in preparation for exam 2 The final exam consists of 50 questions multiple choice or true false Module 7 What are the Types of RVs classifications you will see photos of Class A etc o 2 Categories Motor Homes Type A largest Type B smallest Type C middle Towable Folding camping trailers Truck campers Conventional sport utility travel trailers Fifth wheel travel trailers Understand Why Do People Choose RVs Reasons 1 7 several slides o Flexibility and convenience Hassle free way to see America Go wherever whenever o Comfort Kitchens and baths Rooms slide Air and heat Tv and amenities o Family appeal o Affordability Pleasant way to travel as family Improve family communications Strengthens family relationships More affordable than other traveling Save up to 74 o Lure of the outdoors Many sites to see Comfort of home Able to haul atv etc o Versatility Year round for wide variety of purposes in addition to traveling shopping sporting events horse shows On the slide Higher Gas Prices how many miles per gallon does the average RV get Which age group is listed on the slide The Recession as RV enthusiasts despite o Rentals available Try one before you buy one Grew 34 in 2004 o RV s usually get 6 7 mpg difficult purchasing conditions o Baby Boomers know the slide bullets What is the predicted future of the RV Market no need to click on the link just o That the purchases will increase o Ownership for ages in 35 54 seems to be the largest o Green technologies fuel efficient lighter and smaller ones will be made o Smaller number of manufacturers o Major brands will emerge under new management o RV lemon law o Government will impose more rules and laws on RV industry o More RV parks and camping facilities o More people will rent RV to test Module 8 What is the percentage of person trips made by auto slide 8 o 80 of person trips are made by auto is the U S Understand the trend depicted on the slide of Rental Cars in the US slide 19 o It goes down and up for about 4 years at a time and in 2010 we are on a decline Who is the leader in the Rental Car Industry slide 32 o Enterprise is by far the number 1 leader in revenue at 7 4 billion What are the two major markets in the Rental Car Industry slide 40 o Corporate Cars distributed to airports and hotels o Leisure Cars distributed to agency owned facilities that are conveniently located within most major roads and metropolitan areas What are the complaints of the current Rental Car Industry on the slide The Recession slide 49 o Dirty cars o Less service o Longer lines o Fewer choices of models makes of cars Who was Joe Saunders first customer at Rent a Car in 1906 Who did the customer have with him o His first customer was a traveling salesman who had a date with a local girl Module 9 Why do people choose the Rail System slide 6 o The primary goal of any passenger transportation system is to provide mobility enabling people to move from place to place o Other goals Safety Reliable Speed Convenience Comfort When did the first steam locomotive open for service day date and city slide video 9 o Christmas day of 1830 in Charleston What company is the primary provider of Rail Service in the US slide 19 What has the US National Park Service considered installing within Yosemite o Amtrak National Park slide 30 and pollution o Installing a solar powered train in effort to eliminate automobobile traffic Know the bullets on International Rail Service slide 36 o Passenger rail service is more important outside of North America o Rail service industry is still very important un Europe and Asia countries Faster and cheaper than air High speed trains carry passengers from large population centers Chunnel 1994 allows travelers to travel between Europe and UK by train Who built the railroad from St Augustine to Miami What college is named after o Henry Flagler and Flagler University is named after him him Module 10 Know the bullets on The Cruise Industry o It is the fastest growing segment of travel in US o 2100 growth since 1970 500 15 million What is the Average Length of Cruise in 2009 o In 2009 the average length was 7 2 What are the three top states producing the most cruise passengers o Florida o California o Texas How much of cruise vacations are books through travel agents o 90 Cruise sales account for more than half o all vacation sales among travel agents What are the Pros to Cruising o Variety of choices for every budget eating habit and activity level o No need for money on necessities Cashless Society o Meals activities and entertainment are paid for in advance Module 11 What are the 6 A s Tourist Destination Factors o Attraction o Activities o Access o Accommodation o Amenities o Ancillary Service On the slide 3 Attractions are economic engines what are the benefits of a region in which attractions are located o They provide economic benefit to the region in which they are located Consider expenditure by travelers in Transportation Lodging Food and beverage Shopping in local stores malls souveneir purchase Guided tours Ancillary activities On the slide Attractions know the bullets under Tourist attractions are defined as o Cultural and historical ites o Natural landmarks o Officially designated spaces What are examples of man made attractions o Amusement arcades o Amusement parks o Theme Parks o Gaming events o 391 How many sites is the National Park Service responsible for managing Module 12 Know the bullets on the slide Heritage Tourism o Basic concepts Original cultural and natural material Built environment Archaeological resource Intangible heritage Natural heritage Know the bullets on the slide The New Tourists this is what the new tourist expects o Experiences o Activity o Creative o Dynamic Interpretation o Participation On the slide 2009 National Research Study on US Cultural and Heritage Travel what are the five different types of cultural and heritage travelers o Learning o Passionate o Well rounded o Aspirational o Self guided o Keeping it light What are the top 10 Cultural and Heritage Activities note that over 50 participated in all activities sites listed o At least 50 participated in all top 10 Attended fair festival Buildings Historical sites Native American sites Museums Tours Natural history museums Art museums galleries When was the Smithsonian Institution established Living history
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