RV Industry What are the types of RV classifications Why do people choose RV s On the slide higher prices how many miles per gallon on Average does an RV get Which age group is listed on the slide listed The Recession as RV enthusiast despite difficult purchasing power What is the predicted future of the RV industry 1 Type A motorhomes are generally the largest 2 Type B motorhomes or van campers are the smallest 3 Type C motorhomes generally fall in between 1 Flexibility and convenience 2 Comfort 3 Family Appeal 4 Affordability 5 Lure of the outdoors 6 Versatility 7 Rentals available 6 7 mpg on a highway Baby boomers 1 Changes in the duration and frequency of the trip 2 Both parents and empty nesters are strong potential buyers 3 Interest in RV s is primarily between the ages of 35 and 54 4 producers are finding ways to innovate to give consumers options like solar panels 5 smaller number of producers 6 Absorptions of failing industries by successful ones 7 successful brands will gain new management 8 lighter and smaller 9 offer models with fewer bells and whistles at a lower price 10 fuel consumption improvement hybrids Car Rental Industry What is the percentage of trips made by auto What is the trend depicted on slide 19 Who is the leader in the rental car industry slide 32 What are the two major markets in the rental car industry slide 40 What are the complaints on the current rental car industry slide 49 Rail Industry Why do people choose the rail system slide 9 11 The government will impose more laws 12 More RV parks and recreation 13 More ppl will rent 80 There seems to be a steady trend in numbers of rental cars despite economic downfall throughout recession years Enterprise with 7 4 billion 1 Corporate which delivers to areas near airports and hotels 2 Leisure Market cars are distributed to agency owned are conveniently located within most major roads and metropolitan areas facilities that 1 Dirtier Cars 2 Less Service 3 Longer Lines 4 Fewer choices of models 1 Safety 2 Reliability 3 Speed 4 Convenience 5 Comfort When did the first steam Locomotive open for sercice day date city slide video 9 Christmas day 1830 in Charleston Which company is the primary Provider of rail service in the US slide 19 Amtrack What has the US National park service considered installing within Yosemite National Park slide 30 Know the bullets on International Rail Service are slide 36 a solar powered train 1 Passenger rail service is more popular outside of north America 2 Rail service is still very important in Europe and asia 3 Traveling by train is often faster and cheaper than air travel 4 High speed trains carry passengers between large population centers 5 Chunnel allows travelers to travel between Europe and the UK opened in 1994 1 The cruise industry is the fastest growing segment in the travel industry in the US 2 It has achieved more than 2100 growth since 1970 1970 500 000 people took a cruise 2009 13 5 million took a cruise 2010 15 million took a cruise Florida California and Texas 7 2 days 90 1 A variety of choices for every budget age group eating habit and activity level Cruise Line Industry Know the bullets on the cruise Industry What is the average length of a cruise in 2009 What are the 3 top states producing the most cruisers How much of cruise Vacations booked through travel agents What are the Pro s to cruising What are the 6 A s Tourist destination factors On the slide 3 Attractions are economic engines what are the benefits of a region in which attractions are located On the slide Attractions know the bullets under Tourist attractions are defined as What are examples of man made attractions 2 Do not need money for necessities cashless society 3 Meals activities and entertainment are paid for in advance of trip 1 Attractions 2 Activities 3 Access 4 Accommodation 5 Amenities 6 Ancillary Services 1 They provide economic benefit for the the region they are located in the form of taxes and employment 2 Visitors will support local small businesses 3 They also create green jobs by shopping buying concert tickets buying gas ect 1 Cultural and historical sites 2 Natural landmarks 3 specifically designated spots Amusement arcades amusement parks theme parks gaming events How many sites is the National Park Service responsible for managing 391 sites Attractions Historical and Cultural Tourism Know the bullets on the slide Heritage Tourism 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 On the slide 2009 National Research Study on US Cultural and Heritage Travel what are the five different types of cultural and heritage travelers What are the top 10 Cultural and Heritage Activities note that over 50 participated in all activities sites listed experiences activity creative dynamic interpretation participation learning 1 Passionate they seek out cultural heritage activities because they have a strong desire to participate in these when they travel 2 Well rounded They are open to experiencing all types of activities on a leisure trip 3 Aspirational they desire to participate in cultural heritage activities but have limited experience in past trips 4 Self guided They take advantage of cultural and heritage activities while on a leisure trip but cultural heritage activities are not the driver for this group s destination choices They most often prefer exploring small towns galleries and self guided historical tours 5 Keeping it light They don t seek out cultural heritage activities but will attend what they perceive as fun art cultural and musical events 1 Shopping 2 Dining in Restaurants 3 Visit historical places 4 Site seeing in cities 5 Art galleries museums 6 Cultural heritage sites 7 Visit small towns 8 Theme parks 9 Visit National parks 10 Concerts plays musicals When was the Smithsonian Institution established 1846
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