TH101: Travel Concepts Unit Four: Geography & World Travel Unit Five: Air Transportation Unit Six: Ground Transportation Note: This seminar will be recorded by the instructor.

Define: Destination What is Destination Geography? When you hear "geography" what comes to mind? What makes a location a popular destination? Destinations & Geography

The biggest canyon in the world Grand Canyon – California, United States

Highest waterfalls of the world Salto Angel – Canaima, Venezuela

The biggest volcano in the world The Mauna Loa – Hawaii, United States

What is Destination Marketing & Promotion? What are some of the employment opportunities within the field of Destination Marketing & Promotion? Destinations

The airline industry plays an integral role in many aspects of our lives. There are three major categories of airline organizations in the US: Major Carriers National Carriers Regional Carriers Define Low-Cost Carriers Air Transportation

Technology: Internet Reservation Activities Air Transportation

Basic City Codes Air Transportation

Airport Hubs What is an Airport Hub? Airport operations: What if an airline does not own a hub? Air Transportation

Airline Industry Resources Federal Aviation Administration: IATA : International Air Transport AssociationInternational Air Transport Association TSA: Transportation Security AdministrationTransportation Security Administration ATA: Air Transport AssociationAir Transport Association Air Transportation Career Guide: Bureau of Labor StatisticsBureau of Labor Statistics Air Transportation

Ground transportation is an integral part of the Travel & Tourism Industry. Categories of Ground Transportation: Rail Services Automobile (Rentals & Personal Vehicle) Motor Coach Recreational Vehicles Ground Transportation

Discuss the Rail Services offered in the U.S.A. Discuss the Rail Services offered in Europe Why is High Speed Rail such a Hot Topic in the Travel & Tourism industry today? Ground Transportation

What services do Auto Rental companies offer in the Travel & Tourism industry? What requirements should auto rental customers expect to meet when renting a vehicle? Ground Transportation

Selling Ground Transportation: What are the advantages of each form of ground transportation? What roles do transfers play in the selling of ground travel? Ground Transportation

Resources History of the U.S. Rail System: Click HereClick Here History of the European Rail System: Click HereClick Here Ground Transportation Research: Click HereClick Here ITA: Office of Travel & Tourism IndustriesOffice of Travel & Tourism Industries Rail Europe Website: Click HereClick Here Career Resource Guide: Ground TransportationGround Transportation