Travel and Tourism Course

CGG 3O1

What and where will tourists be traveling on or to within the next several years?

Capsule Hotel• Concept started in Japan in 1979, •‘Room’ is 2m by 1m by 1.25 m and has a television and internet access…share a bathroom

Capsule/Pod Hotels• Micro room hotels are found in many locations: New York, London & Amsterdam •Pod Hotel, easyHotel , YOTEL hotel chains• These hotels are connected to airports or dense urban locations http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlMVWNSSJ1Y

YOTEL Heathrow Airport

- Traveling motels have been around for a little while

- Used in Europe, Brazil and Canada (Mrs. Howell saw one once traveling to Algonquin)

- Hotel Movil is the latest design from Spain pulled by 18 wheeler truck, 11 rooms with private bathrooms, $8000 to rent the whole hotel for the weekend.

- Traveling motels have been around for a little while

- Used in Europe, Brazil and Canada (Mrs. Howell saw one once traveling to Algonquin)

- Hotel Movil is the latest design from Spain pulled by 18 wheeler truck, 11 rooms with private bathrooms, $8000 to rent the whole hotel for the weekend.

Ithaa RestaurantIthaa Restaurant- World’s first all glass,

undersea restaurant- On the Maldives Islands

in the Indian Ocean - Restaurant connected to

Hilton Resort - Serves Maldivian-

Western fusion cuisine

Ithaa RestaurantIthaa Restaurant- World’s first all glass,

undersea restaurant- On the Maldives Islands

in the Indian Ocean - Restaurant connected to

Hilton Resort - Serves Maldivian-

Western fusion cuisine

http://youtube.com/watch?v=IKQC0ALii7o&feature=related

-Open for lunch and dinner

Poseidon ResortPoseidon Resort- World’s first seafloor

resort, 40 ft underwater- Located on a Fiji island

in the South Pacific- 20 suites- Has resort on island too

Poseidon ResortPoseidon Resort- World’s first seafloor

resort, 40 ft underwater- Located on a Fiji island

in the South Pacific- 20 suites- Has resort on island too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUbkQyZrpl4

-To Open late 2012 (maybe)-$15,000 USD for 7 days and six nights

Jules Underwater Lodge – Florida, USA

Utter Inn, Vasteras, Sweeden

SpaceX Dragon connected with International Space Station May 28, 2012

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/video/2012/may/26/spacex-dragon-attach-space-station-video

Allure & Oasis of Allure & Oasis of the Seasthe Seas

- World’s largest ships- Cost $1.24 billion to

build (each)- 43% larger than the

current largest ship- Carries ~6,300

passengers and +2,100 crew members.

Allure & Oasis of Allure & Oasis of the Seasthe Seas

- World’s largest ships- Cost $1.24 billion to

build (each)- 43% larger than the

current largest ship- Carries ~6,300

passengers and +2,100 crew members.

-Oasis First cruise: Dec 09- Allure first cruise: Dec 10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjj8WLtfOGQ

• Future Trend: eco-cruise shipsExample: Concept ship EOSeas. It proposes to use: - sails to use wind energy- Water & waste recycling processes- Uses solar panels & methods of natural air conditioning

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sV8v8fvtFE

Manned CloudManned Cloud- Ecologically friendly way

to travel- Has 20 bedrooms, spa

and restaurant/bar - Airship cruises at a

height of 18,000ft - 40 passengers and 15

staff- Designed in France

Manned CloudManned Cloud- Ecologically friendly way

to travel- Has 20 bedrooms, spa

and restaurant/bar - Airship cruises at a

height of 18,000ft - 40 passengers and 15

staff- Designed in France

-To arrive in 2020

- Only 1600 foreign tourists each year

- Must have government guide/minder with you at all times

- Photography is restricted and can visit only designated areas

- Must have a special visa to enter into the country

- Only 1600 foreign tourists each year

- Must have government guide/minder with you at all times

- Photography is restricted and can visit only designated areas

- Must have a special visa to enter into the country

This is how most tourists can see North Korea—using telescopes in South Korea

North KoreaNorth Korea

BhutanBhutan- Tourism is very new, only

starting in 1974- Remote country that is hard

to travel too- Number of visitors to country

is restricted so that there is a lowered environmental and social impact on the country

- Government charges $200 per person just to stay in the country

- Visa is required to enter

BhutanBhutan- Tourism is very new, only

starting in 1974- Remote country that is hard

to travel too- Number of visitors to country

is restricted so that there is a lowered environmental and social impact on the country

- Government charges $200 per person just to stay in the country

- Visa is required to enter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRRRZvTWyfM&feature=related

Mountainous country with many Buddhist Monasteries

Peer-to-peer accommodation: Homeowners and landlords free-up their spare room for visitors to enjoy. Alternative accommodation options instead of hotels. Websites: CouchSurfing.org, Airbnb.com

Due to poor economic times, people are finding news alternative ways of traveling to and staying at destinations, by turning to peer-to-peer travel on-line service sites.

Peer-to-peer transportation: Travelers & commuters find someone that is traveling to their destination and link up with them. Saves travel costs for driver and travelerWebsites: Roadsharing.com

Smart phone apps allow travelers to:Smart phone apps allow travelers to:- Get around easier using GPS and

internet maps- Use e-book travel guides (much lighter

than traditional guides)- Use language translation apps- Find reviews for accommodations,

restaurants and sights

Smart phone apps allow travelers to:Smart phone apps allow travelers to:- Get around easier using GPS and

internet maps- Use e-book travel guides (much lighter

than traditional guides)- Use language translation apps- Find reviews for accommodations,

restaurants and sights