TRANSPORT PROVISION.
Transport provision plays a vital role in the Travel and Tourism industry and there are many different ways to travel such as:
- By Land
- By Sea
- By Air
If you want to travel by land, you can get a tram, train, car, bus or coach. If you want to travel by sea then there is the ferry or cruise ship option and if you want to travel by air then you can simply get on a aeroplane. All these different ways of travelling make it easier for tourists to go in and out of countries which essentially makes holidays and short trips more popular.
Road.
The National Express coaches is a popular way of travelling by road, It travels to 1000's of destinations all around the UK such as England, Scotland and Wales and carries around 18 million passengers a year. National Express coach services also serve the major UK airports with additional dedicated 'on-airport' coach and bus services to get tourists visiting and coming back to the UK to their destinations quickly without any hassle. The National Express is the only scheduled coach service in the UK, this is probably why it's so busy all year round. The distinctive white coaches of National Express are a familiar site on the UK
roads, and they represent a proud heritage of public transport that now goes back well over a hundred years.
The National Express coaches is a popular way of travelling by road, It travels to 1000's of destinations all around the UK such as England, Scotland and Wales and carries around 18 million passengers a year. National Express coach services also serve the major UK airports with additional dedicated 'on-airport' coach and bus services to get tourists visiting and coming back to the UK to their destinations quickly without any hassle. The National Express is the only scheduled coach service in the UK, this is probably why it's so busy all year round. The distinctive white coaches of National Express are a familiar site on the UK
roads, and they represent a proud heritage of public transport that now goes back well over a hundred years.
Air.
Thomson started up back in 1965 with the aim of making foreign travel accessible to all. Instead of trips to the local seaside, people began jetting off across the world for a dose of sun. Fast forward 40 years and they are still going strong. They've got over 18,000 staff based around the world which is more than any other travel company, and they have a huge collection of holidays to choose from, which is why they are so popular with the public. Thomson fly from 23 UK airports therefore its easier to fly with them, they have grown to become the UK’s largest charter airline. There based at Luton Airport, have a fleet of 77 planes and fly to more than 80 destinations around the world. They have also recently won awards for being the most punctual and most environmental airline, they always make sure their standards on-board plane are excellent and make sure you're comfortable when flying, whether its long haul or short haul flights. In the airline industry there are different types of travel services, these are:
Thomson started up back in 1965 with the aim of making foreign travel accessible to all. Instead of trips to the local seaside, people began jetting off across the world for a dose of sun. Fast forward 40 years and they are still going strong. They've got over 18,000 staff based around the world which is more than any other travel company, and they have a huge collection of holidays to choose from, which is why they are so popular with the public. Thomson fly from 23 UK airports therefore its easier to fly with them, they have grown to become the UK’s largest charter airline. There based at Luton Airport, have a fleet of 77 planes and fly to more than 80 destinations around the world. They have also recently won awards for being the most punctual and most environmental airline, they always make sure their standards on-board plane are excellent and make sure you're comfortable when flying, whether its long haul or short haul flights. In the airline industry there are different types of travel services, these are:
- Domestic flights - this is air travel within a country, for example, someone flying to Manchester from London.
- International flights - this is flights between two different countrys, like New York to China.
- Scheduled flights - this is flights that run to a set timetable, usually includes Low Cost flights.
- Chartered flights - this is flights that are linked to package holidays, tour operators contract with an airline for a specific route during a season, for example Manchester to Palma between July and August.
Sea.
P&O Ferries are the country's leading ferry operator and they try to minimize the impact their ferries will have on the environment. They have the largest fleet of ships offering a wide range of services and facilities for their customers. P&O try to provide the best service for anyone and therefore try to make accessibility easier, for people who have disabilities and may struggle to get on board, P&O do their best to help by making access for them easier with ramps and discuss the easiest way for them to board. P&O travel from UK, France, Holland, Spain, Belgium and Germany giving you a wide variety of places to visit. All of their ferry crossings take you to the gateways of Europe with easy motorway access for their customers onward journey. Travelling with P&O ferries means you can take your car, caravan or motorbike on-board the ferry which essentially means paying less once you get to your destination on transfers to and from places.
P&O Ferries are the country's leading ferry operator and they try to minimize the impact their ferries will have on the environment. They have the largest fleet of ships offering a wide range of services and facilities for their customers. P&O try to provide the best service for anyone and therefore try to make accessibility easier, for people who have disabilities and may struggle to get on board, P&O do their best to help by making access for them easier with ramps and discuss the easiest way for them to board. P&O travel from UK, France, Holland, Spain, Belgium and Germany giving you a wide variety of places to visit. All of their ferry crossings take you to the gateways of Europe with easy motorway access for their customers onward journey. Travelling with P&O ferries means you can take your car, caravan or motorbike on-board the ferry which essentially means paying less once you get to your destination on transfers to and from places.
Rail.
Virgin Trains are one of the most experienced train companies in Britain, having been around for over 12 years experience with their trains speeding between different destinations all over the country. To give the best services they can to their customers they try to provide:
Virgin Trains have become one of the first companies in the UK to achieve the coveted Investors in People (IIP) Gold status.They achieved the accolade in December 2010 by meeting the Gold standard for 191 indicators - 29 more than the 165 required to meet the standard! They travel from loads of different destinations in the UK, such as: London Euston, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Chester, North Wales, Scotland, West Midlands and more. They understand that people may want travel in peace and quiet and therefore they offer first class services, somewhere for their customers to stretch out and unwind, work and sleep.
Virgin Trains are one of the most experienced train companies in Britain, having been around for over 12 years experience with their trains speeding between different destinations all over the country. To give the best services they can to their customers they try to provide:
- a reliable and punctual journey
- clean and safe trains and stations
- a Customer Service team member onboard each train to be available to provide assistance if required
- a refreshment service on most trains
- a seat if reserved in advance.
Virgin Trains have become one of the first companies in the UK to achieve the coveted Investors in People (IIP) Gold status.They achieved the accolade in December 2010 by meeting the Gold standard for 191 indicators - 29 more than the 165 required to meet the standard! They travel from loads of different destinations in the UK, such as: London Euston, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Chester, North Wales, Scotland, West Midlands and more. They understand that people may want travel in peace and quiet and therefore they offer first class services, somewhere for their customers to stretch out and unwind, work and sleep.