TY - BOOK AU - Gross,Sven AU - Klemmer,Louisa ED - C.A.B. International, TI - Introduction to tourism transport T2 - CABI tourism texts AV - G155.A1 G766 2014eb U1 - 388/.042 23 PY - 2014/// CY - Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK PB - CABI KW - Tourism KW - Transportation KW - History and Biography KW - Agencies and Organizations KW - Laws and Regulations KW - Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Economics, (New March 2000) KW - Supply, Demand and Prices KW - Public Services and Infrastructure KW - Tourism and Travel KW - Air transport KW - cabt KW - Demand KW - History KW - Institutions KW - Markets KW - Regulations KW - Road transport KW - Supply KW - Trade associations KW - Transport KW - Water transport N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- Airplanes -- Speciality Air Transportation -- Automobiles -- Buses and Motor Coaches -- Rail -- Speciality Ground Transportation -- Cruise Ships -- Passenger Lines and Ferries -- Future Outlook; Access limited to subscribing institution; Also available in print format N2 - This book is designed as an introductory text to provide students and other interested parties with the necessary background information to gain a comprehensive understanding of the tourism transportation markets. Transportational modes (air, ground and water-based) are defined, and the different types of transportation available within each mode, as well as their particular use within the tourism industry, are elucidated from a mainly European and North American perspective. Historical developments of each market are also presented in order to facilitate a deeper understanding of the subject matter before presenting current demand and supply trends. Furthermore, in order to understand the operational environment, applicable international institutional frameworks, selected national or regional agreements, and industry associations are presented. The book has 10 chapters ER -