QUESTION 1

(i) Discuss the impacts that the Chikungunya virus may have on the travel and tourism industry in the Indian Ocean region. Support your answers with relevant examples

(ii) Assess the impacts that the SARS virus has had to the airline operators flying to the Asian continent when the virus was in its full fledge. What measures did those operators have to take in order to limit the damages to their profitability

QUESTION 2

Critically, evaluate the use of frequent flyer programmes by airlines

QUESTION 3

More and more travellers are turning back to cruising holidays. Assess why in the first instance, this method of travel suffered a considerable decrease and the steps taken by cruising companies nowadays to regain part of the travel market share

QUESTION 4

Discuss why governments in developing countries are still reluctant to privatise their airline companies

QUESTION 5

In short haul markets, business travel may represent a large proportion of an airline's product. Discuss, supporting your answer with relevant industry examples