Welling, John Eric D.

BSTM 104

Thalia wants to relax at the beach with a budget that must not exceed P4,000. She saw a three (3) days
and two (2) nights La Union tour package on a Facebook post costing P3,500. The package includes full
board meals, accommodation, transportation, and entrance fees to attractions within the area. She
immediately contacted BGC Tours (the travel agency) to purchase the tour package. In response to this,
BGC Tours will contact AC Beach Resort to check for resources (e.g., facilities, amenities, and meals) and
Raya Transport to check the availability of seats in the vehicle. The agency will then get back to the
customer to confirm the slot and proceed with the payment of the products and services at the
destination.

1. Identify the components of the tourism system based on the given scenario. Input answers in the
same template as the diagram below.

Demand Bridging components Supply at the destination

2. Explain the tourism system flow of the given scenario based on your response in item #1. Limit your
Thalia wants to relax at BGC Tours (the travel The supply is the facilities,
the beach with a budget agency), AC Beach Resort, amenities, and meals,
that must not exceed Raya Transport. board meals,
P4,000. She saw a three accommodation,
(3) days and two (2) nights transportation, and
La Union tour package on entrance fee.
a Facebook post costing
P3,500.

answer to three (3) sentences.

Recognize the importance of transportation infrastructure in tourism destinations. Specify elements
of sightseeing transportation, and explain current issues regarding rental vehicle and taxis. Identify
and relate industry trends and issues including fuel costs, environmental impacts, and changing
weather. Recognize the significance of transportation in the tourism business. Recognize key
milestones in the aviation industry's evolution and explain how profitability is calculated in this
industry. Report on the historical significance of rail travel as well as current rail operational
challenges. Describe the many types of water-based transportation, such as cruises and passenger
ferries. Recognize the importance of tourism destinations' transportation infrastructure. Describe
the components of touring transportation and discuss current concerns with rental cars and taxis.
Identify and connect industry trends and challenges, such as fuel costs, environmental implications,
and changing weather conditions.