Explore a nostalgic and lavishly illustrated look back at the history of bus and coach travel in the UK.

AVCE travel and tourism advanced: student book.

A Coach's Journey: From a Sandlot to the Olympic Stadium is a tale of achievers and underachievers, of impediments and victories. It is a story of the liberating power of risking, expecting, and believing. It is a story to inspire all who strive to be the best that they can be, as seen through the eyes of man who, as a twelve-year-old boy, 'heard them cheering' in the Olympic Stadium, caught a dream, and worked his way to the pinnacle of the athletic world, Coach Ken Foreman is as good as it gets among storytellers. Yes, this is a book for all who are seeking excellence. I am pleased beyond words that others now have the opportunity to share in the wisdom of one who has led by amazing example of what is written in these pages. —Doris Brown Heritage, Former head coach of cross-country and track and field at Seattle Pacific University; world record holder; US Olympic Teams 1968, 1972

Now in its third edition, this successful must-have manual is thoroughly updated with new chapters and material, covering issues including: * Technology development - the different types of travel agency systems available, what they do, how they do it and how to use them * The Internet - how it is used to book travel, forecasts for its future use and how travel agenets stand in relation to it * Global distribution systems - how to make bookings, and the new windows-based environment * A full endorsement by Travel Weekly The manual demonstrates correct methods for processing travel reservations, identifying business client needs and suitable documentation. It also shows key facts for the profitable planning, organization and operation of the retail travel agency. Each chapter contains exercises pertinent to the topics covered. Students on any of the large number of courses in travel and tourism (ICM, City & Guilds, ABTA, IATA, UFTAA, BTEC, SCOTVEC, University of Oxford Certificate, Diploma of Vocational Education) will find this book invaluable.

Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: Comparison of the situation of long-distance bus and coach services in Germany and the UK: Geographic background, market regulation and administrative framework, industry structure, market position, demand characteristics. A functional analysis provides information on typical products and activities of the industry, and some case studies demonstrate the role of this mode in different spatial contexts. Einleitung: Vergleich der Situation des Fern- und Reisebusverkehrs in Deutschland und Großbritannien: Geographische Randbedingungen, Regulierung, Unternehmensstrukturen, Marktstellung, Nachfragemerkmale. In einer funktionalen Analyse werden typische Aufgaben und Produkte des Busgewerbes dargestellt und anhand einiger Fallstudien die Bedeutung des Reisebusverkehrs im räumlichen Zusammenhang dargestellt. Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents: 1.Introduction5 2.The Range of Coach Services6 2.1Definitions6 2.2Types of Service7 3.The Operating Environment9 3.1Geographical Features9 3.1.1Landscape10 3.1.2Climate10 3.1.3Population and Settlements11 3.1.4Culture and Integration11 3.2The Social Background13 3.2.1Economy and Income Distribution13 3.2.2Work and Leisure Time in Germany and the UK13 3.3The Transport Sector15 3.4The Geographical Pattern of Tourism16 4.The Framework for Coach Operations19 4.1The Regulatory System19 4.1.1Quality Licensing19 4.1.1.1Market Access for Coach Operators19 4.1.1.2Requirements for Tour Operators21 4.1.2EU and International Regulations affecting Coach Services21 4.1.3Quantity Licensing and Service Regulation in the Coach Sector22 4.1.3.1United Kingdom23 4.1.3.1.1Service Licensing23 4.1.3.1.2Finance and Taxation23 4.1.3.2Germany24 4.1.3.2.1Service Licensing24 4.1.3.2.1.1Background24 4.1.3.2.1.2Procedure25 4.1.3.2.1.3Service Types and their Importance for the Coach Business25 4.1.3.2.2Finance and Taxation26 4.1.3.3Implications of the German Licensing System27 4.1.3.3.1The Issue of Parallel Regular Services27 4.1.3.3.2The Position of Coach and Rail in the German Licensing System30 4.1.3.3.3Service Type Competition31 4.1.3.3.4Other Issues in the Licensing System32 4.2The Economics of Coach Operations33 5.Structure and Organisation of the Coach Industry35 5.1The Number of Coach Companies35 5.2Size Structure35 5.3Business Split36 5.4The Coach Fleet38 5.5Implications of the Industry Structure39 5.6Inter-Operator Cooperation40 5.7Organisation and Planning of [...]

The terms travel and tourism are often used interchangeably in tourism literature. This comprehensive textbook provides students with essential knowledge of the intricate relationship existing between travel, transport and tourism. The book analyses the structure, functions, activities, strategies and practices of each of the sectors in the travel industry, such as airlines, airports, tour operators, travel agencies and cruises. It is structured into six parts, covering all modes of transport (air, land and water), travel intermediation, the tour operation business and impacts and prospects for the future. International case studies are integrated throughout to showcase practical realities and challenges in the travel industry and to aid students’ learning and understanding. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this is an invaluable resource for students of tourism, hospitality, transport and travel management courses.

The Coach Fellas are known to almost all tourists who traverse the Irish countryside. Ostensibly bus drivers, they are also the tour guides who provide the crucial component in the branding of “people, place, and pace” upon which Irish heritage tourism depends. Kelli Costa’s ethnography of these highly trained and informed working class men highlights a previously ignored component of the tourism industry. She also demonstrates their importance in providing a visitor-specific vision of heritage that contrasts with the realities of contemporary economic development.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Portugal helps you get the most from your visit to this unique European country. You'll find in-depth detail on all the important sights with maps, photos, and illustrated 3-D cutaways for major sights DK's insider travel tips and essential local information will help you discover the best that Portugal has to offer. The guide comes packed with reviews and listings for hotels, restaurants, and bars for all budgets, as well as beaches, scenic routes, thematic tours, and maps of all major sights. Markets and festivals are listed town by town. What's new in DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: -New itineraries based on length of stay, regional destinations, and themes. -Brand-new hotel and restaurants listings including DK's Choice recommendations. -Restaurant locations plotted on redrawn area maps and listed with sights. -Redesigned and refreshed interiors make the guides even easier to read. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Portugal truly shows you this country as no one else can. Now available in PDF format.

This Round Table features three reports on international coach service: one from italy, one from the Netherlands and one from Sweden.