Lesson 2: Regulation of transport for tourism
LESSON NUMBER 1
TITLE OF TOPIC Transport for tourism
TITLE OF LESSON Regulation of transport for tourism
NOTIONAL STUDY HOURS 16
NUMBER OF PLANNED SELF-
4
REFLECTIVE ACTIVITIES
NUMBER OF ASSESSMENT- To be communicated through Tutorial Letter
LINKED ACTIVITIES 101
NUMBER OF E-TUTOR
ACTIVITIES 0 (zero)
(Where necessary/applicable)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After studying this lesson, you should be able to
discuss critically the need for regulations to ensure the sustainability of
transport for tourism
critique relevant transport policies that affect various sectors of the
transportation industry
discuss methods that can be used to effect regulation
explain how air transport agreements influence transport for tourism
discuss how tourists’ international movements are regulated
KEY CONCEPTS
methods of regulation
regulation of transport
tourists’ international movements
,SCHEMATIC OVERVIEW OF LESSON 2
Figure 2.1 below depicts a schematic overview of lesson 2.
Introduction
Importance of
regulating
Conclusion
transport for
tourism
Impact of
regulation of the
physical Lesson 2: Methods of
aspects on any Regulation of regulating
company transport for transport for
providing tourism tourism
transport for
tourism
Regulation of
the physical International
aspects of transport
transport for agreements
tourism Methods of
regulating
tourists'
international
movements
Figure 2.1. Schematic overview of lesson 2.
2.1. INTRODUCTION
Icebreaker
Now that you have learnt about the importance of transport for tourism (in Lesson
1) and have become familiar with the different types and modes of transport for
tourism, you might be wondering if there are any measures in place to ensure the
efficient functioning of these different modes and types of transport.
Think of the different types and modes of transport within your local area – or any
other place/city/country of your choice – and then think of any measures/systems
that have been put in place by the government to ensure that these types and
modes of transport operate efficiently. Using the Discussion Forum tool under
, Lesson 2 on the module site, discuss the measures/systems that you could think
of.
In this lesson you will learn about the regulation of transport for tourism, including the
following topics:
• the need for transport for tourism to be regulated
• methods of regulating transport for tourism
• international transport agreements
• methods of regulating tourists’ international movements
• regulation of the physical aspects of transport for tourism
2.2. THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULATING TRANSPORT FOR TOURISM
The degree of competition within and between modes of transport for tourism is a
popular topic of discussion. In the context of countries like South Africa, the focus is
mainly on the competition between road transport and rail transport, as well as within
the air transport industry. If the companies providing transport for tourism were
allowed to set their own standards/do whatever they wanted, malpractices might arise,
which would have a negative impact on the country’s economy. As a result, some
degree of regulation and intervention on the part of central government can contribute
towards preventing malpractices by the companies providing transport for tourism.
The purpose of regulating transport for tourism is to protect both the transport industry
and the commuters. However, protecting the transport industry does not necessarily
ensure that the companies providing transport for tourism will prove to be the best
transport services. Before delving into the reasons why transport for tourism should
be regulated, let’s first examine what the term “regulation” means. According to
Pegrum (1973), regulation can be interpreted as
• all legal measures that control business activities. Business activities, like all
other human activities, are subject to the prescriptions of the state.
• legislation aimed at curbing the activities of business enterprises. Regulation
is essential because of the imperfect nature of competition. The aim of such
LESSON NUMBER 1
TITLE OF TOPIC Transport for tourism
TITLE OF LESSON Regulation of transport for tourism
NOTIONAL STUDY HOURS 16
NUMBER OF PLANNED SELF-
4
REFLECTIVE ACTIVITIES
NUMBER OF ASSESSMENT- To be communicated through Tutorial Letter
LINKED ACTIVITIES 101
NUMBER OF E-TUTOR
ACTIVITIES 0 (zero)
(Where necessary/applicable)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After studying this lesson, you should be able to
discuss critically the need for regulations to ensure the sustainability of
transport for tourism
critique relevant transport policies that affect various sectors of the
transportation industry
discuss methods that can be used to effect regulation
explain how air transport agreements influence transport for tourism
discuss how tourists’ international movements are regulated
KEY CONCEPTS
methods of regulation
regulation of transport
tourists’ international movements
,SCHEMATIC OVERVIEW OF LESSON 2
Figure 2.1 below depicts a schematic overview of lesson 2.
Introduction
Importance of
regulating
Conclusion
transport for
tourism
Impact of
regulation of the
physical Lesson 2: Methods of
aspects on any Regulation of regulating
company transport for transport for
providing tourism tourism
transport for
tourism
Regulation of
the physical International
aspects of transport
transport for agreements
tourism Methods of
regulating
tourists'
international
movements
Figure 2.1. Schematic overview of lesson 2.
2.1. INTRODUCTION
Icebreaker
Now that you have learnt about the importance of transport for tourism (in Lesson
1) and have become familiar with the different types and modes of transport for
tourism, you might be wondering if there are any measures in place to ensure the
efficient functioning of these different modes and types of transport.
Think of the different types and modes of transport within your local area – or any
other place/city/country of your choice – and then think of any measures/systems
that have been put in place by the government to ensure that these types and
modes of transport operate efficiently. Using the Discussion Forum tool under
, Lesson 2 on the module site, discuss the measures/systems that you could think
of.
In this lesson you will learn about the regulation of transport for tourism, including the
following topics:
• the need for transport for tourism to be regulated
• methods of regulating transport for tourism
• international transport agreements
• methods of regulating tourists’ international movements
• regulation of the physical aspects of transport for tourism
2.2. THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULATING TRANSPORT FOR TOURISM
The degree of competition within and between modes of transport for tourism is a
popular topic of discussion. In the context of countries like South Africa, the focus is
mainly on the competition between road transport and rail transport, as well as within
the air transport industry. If the companies providing transport for tourism were
allowed to set their own standards/do whatever they wanted, malpractices might arise,
which would have a negative impact on the country’s economy. As a result, some
degree of regulation and intervention on the part of central government can contribute
towards preventing malpractices by the companies providing transport for tourism.
The purpose of regulating transport for tourism is to protect both the transport industry
and the commuters. However, protecting the transport industry does not necessarily
ensure that the companies providing transport for tourism will prove to be the best
transport services. Before delving into the reasons why transport for tourism should
be regulated, let’s first examine what the term “regulation” means. According to
Pegrum (1973), regulation can be interpreted as
• all legal measures that control business activities. Business activities, like all
other human activities, are subject to the prescriptions of the state.
• legislation aimed at curbing the activities of business enterprises. Regulation
is essential because of the imperfect nature of competition. The aim of such
