Transportation in Tourism

Aims

The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic understanding and knowledge of the key concepts of the travel industry with a comprehensive view of the growing transportation sector in a global context. Based on literature, professional bodies’ reports and a range of case studies students explore the historic development, range of destinations, tourist’s profiles, the role of governments, and intermediates and key issues associated with the management of airline, shipping and transportation companies. Emerging trends and future predictions for these sectors are also examined..