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 Type A largest o Type B van campers smallest o Type C fall in between o Types of towables Folding camper trailers Truck campers Conventional travel trailers Fifth wheel travel trailers Sport utility RV Understand Why Do People Choose RVs reasons 1 7 several slides o Flexibility and convenience Freedom No worry or stress about reservations schedules restrictions o Comfort o Family appeal Fully equipped kitchen and bathroom Air heat TVs stereos amenities of home Unique and pleasant way to travel as a group Improves communication togetherness o Affordability o Lure of the outdoors Family of 4 can spend up to 74 less in an RV Sport utility RVs allow hauling of ATVs snowmobiles motorcycles and outdoor vehicles Can enjoy nature with the comfort of home Used year round for shopping tailgating and special interests horse dog and o Versatility antique shows o Rentals available RV rental business is a 350 million industry Grew by 34 in 2004 On the slide Higher Gas Prices how many miles per gallon does the average RV get o 6 7 miles per gallon 1 Which age group is listed on the slide The Recession as RV enthusiasts despite difficult purchasing conditions o Baby boomers bullets What is the predicted future of the RV Market no need to click on the link just know the slide o Changes in the frequency and duration of vacations favor the RV industry People traveling shorter distances and on weekends with less planning Convenient for RV ers Lightweight and smaller towables fuel efficiency Green technologies o RV ownership 8 9 million o Parents and empty nesters are strong buyers o 8 5 of US households have an RV o 21 plan to purchase o 27 of former owners plan to purchase again in future o Most owners are between ages of 35 54 o Manufacturers are innovating products o Smaller number of manufacturers in the future o failing brand names will be bought by larger companies o New management for well known brands o new models with fewer bells and whistles at a lower cost o hybrid models o Small trailers class C and class A will be imported from overseas o lemon law will be introduced o More rules and laws from government o More RV parks and camping facilities o More rentals Module 8 What is the percentage of person trips made by auto slide 8 Understand the trend depicted on the slide of Rental Cars in the US slide 19 o of cars in service fluctuates between 1600 and 1800 Who is the leader in the Rental Car Industry slide 32 What are the two major markets in the Rental Car Industry slide 40 o 80 o Enterprise o Corporate o Leisure Cars distributed to airports and hotels Cars distributed to agency owned facilities located within most major road and metropolitan areas 2 What are the complaints of the current Rental Car Industry on the slide The Recession slide 49 o Dirtier cars o Less service o Longer lines o Fewer choices of models Module 9 Why do people choose the Rail System slide 6 o To be able to move from place to place o Safety o Reliability o Speed o Convenience o Comfort When did the first steam locomotive open for service day date and city slide video 9 o Christmas Day 1830 in Charleston What company is the primary provider of Rail Service in the US slide 19 o Amtrak 30 What has the US National Park Service considered installing within Yosemite National Park slide o A solar powered train to eliminate automobile traffic and pollution Know the bullets on International Rail Service slide 36 o Rail service is more important outside of North America o Rail service is very important in Europe and Asia Japan Korea China and Taiwan Faster and cheaper than air travel High speed trains carry passengers between large population centers Chunnel allows travelers to travel between Europe and U K all by train opened in 1994 Module 10 Know the bullets on The Cruise Industry o Fastest growing segment of the travel industry in the US o Achieved more than 2100 growth since 1970 o Industry estimates 1970 500 000 people took a cruise 2009 13 5 million took a cruise 2010 15 million took a cruise What is the Average Length of Cruise in 2009 o 7 2 days What are the three top states producing the most cruise passengers 3 o Florida California Texas How much of cruise vacations are books through travel agents o 90 o Cruise sales account for more than half of all vacation sales among travel agents What are the Pros to Cruising o A variety of choices for every budget age group eating habit and activity level o Do not need money for necessities cashless society o Meals activities and entertainment are paid for in advance of trip Module 11 What are the 6 A s Tourist Destination Factors o Attractions o Activities o Access o Accommodation o Amenities o Ancillary services attractions are located On the slide 3 Attractions are economic engines what are the benefits of a region in which o They provide economic benefit in the form of taxes and employment Consider expenditure by travelers for Transportation Lodging Food and beverage Shopping in local stores and malls souvenirs Guided tours Ancillary activities On the slide Attractions know the bullets under Tourist attractions are defined as o Cultural and historical sites o Natural landmarks o Officially designated spaces What are examples of man made attractions o Entertainment Amusement arcades Amusement parks Theme parks Gaming events How many sites is the National Park Service responsible for managing o 391 Module 12 4 On the slide 2009 National Research Study on US Cultural and Heritage Travel what are the five different types of cultural and heritage travelers Know the bullets on the slide Heritage Tourism Basic concepts Know the bullets on the slide The New Tourists this is what the new tourist expects o Original cultural and natural material o Built environment o Archaeological resource o Intangible heritage o Natural heritage o Experiences o Activity o Creative o Dynamic interpretation o Participation o Learning o Passionate o Well rounded o Aspirational o Self guided o Keeping it light activities sites listed What are the top 10 Cultural and Heritage Activities note that over 50 participated in all o Attended cultural and or heritage fair or
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