Study Guide for HFT 1000 Fall 2013 There are 5 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 8 o 80 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 Was up went down in 03 then back up in 07 the back down in 10 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 of the current Rental Car Industry on the slide The Recession slide 49 o Enterprise o Corporate and Leisure 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 Mobility o Safety o Reliability o Speed o Convenience o Comfort o Amtrak 30 When did the first steam locomotive open for service day date and city slide video 9 o Christmas Day 1830 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 National Park slide o The U S National Park Service has considered installing a solar powered train within Yosemite National Park in an effort to eliminate automobile traffic and pollution Know the bullets on International Rail Service slide 36 o Passenger rail service is more important outside of North America 1 o Rail Service is still very important in Europe and Asia e g Japan Korea China and Taiwan Often is 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 Channel Tunnel allows travelers to travel between Europe and U K opened in 1994 Module 10 Know the bullets on The Cruise Industry o The cruise industry is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry in the U S o It has achieved more than 2100 growth since 1970 o Industry estimates o 1970 500 000 people took a cruise o 2009 13 5 million people took a cruise o 2010 15 million people took a cruise What is the Average Length of Cruise in 2009 What are the three top states producing the most cruise passengers How much of cruise vacations are books through 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 7 2 Days o Florida o California o Texas o 90 o Attractions o Activities o Access o Accommodation o Amenities o Ancillary Services attractions are located 2 On the slide 3 Attractions are economic engines what are the benefits of a region in which o The provide economic benefits o Consider expenditure by travelers in Transportation Lodging Food and beverage Shopping in local stores and malls Purchasing souvenirs and outlet malls Guided tours Ancillary activities o Cultural and historical sites o Natural landmarks o Officially designated spaces o Amusement Arcades o Amusement Parks o Theme Parks o Gaming Events What are examples of man made attractions On the slide Attractions know the bullets under Tourist attractions are defined as How many sites is the National Park Service responsible for managing o 391 Module 12 Know the bullets on the slide Heritage Tourism o Basic concepts Original cultural and natural material Natural heritage Built environment Archaeological resource Intangible 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 o Learning o Passionate o Well rounded 3 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 o Aspirational o Self guided o Keeping it Light activities sites listed o Attended cultural and or heritage fair or festival o Visited heritage buildings historical buildings o Visited Historic Sites o Visited Native American Sites o Attended historical re enactments o Visited history museums center o Visited Living history museums o Participated in organized tour of local history or culture o Visited natural history museums centers o Visited art museums galleries When was the Smithsonian Institution established o 1846 ADDITIONALLY You must read or view all materials videos articles case studies powerpoints presented in the module presentations 4
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