Overview
This lecture covers the key components of tourism and hospitality supply networks, focusing on the essential resources and infrastructure that support the industry.
Tourism & Hospitality Supply Components
- Tourism and hospitality rely on interconnected supply networks to deliver services to travelers and guests.
- Key supply components include natural resources, infrastructure, superstructure, transportation, transportation equipment, and hospitality resources.
Natural Resources
- Natural resources are the original attractions, such as landscapes, beaches, and climate, that draw tourists to a destination.
Infrastructure
- Infrastructure refers to basic systems like roads, water supply, electricity, communication, and sanitation needed to support tourism operations.
Superstructure
- Superstructure includes buildings and facilities specifically designed for tourism, such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Transportation and Transportation Equipment
- Transportation covers the systems and services for moving people, including airlines, buses, railways, and ships.
- Transportation equipment is the actual vehicles used, such as planes, buses, trains, and cars.
Hospitality Resources
- Hospitality resources are the human elements and services that provide comfort and satisfaction, including accommodations, food service, and customer care.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Natural Resources — Original attractions and environmental features that attract tourists.
- Infrastructure — Basic physical and organizational structures supporting tourism.
- Superstructure — Purpose-built facilities for tourism and hospitality services.
- Transportation — Systems and methods for moving tourists between locations.
- Transportation Equipment — Vehicles used in the transport of tourists.
- Hospitality Resources — Services and staff that ensure guest comfort and satisfaction.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review each supply component and identify examples in your local tourism industry.
- Prepare for next class by reading about the role of supply networks in tourism operations.