Systematic Review: The Role of Transport in Tourism Development
Authors/Creators
- 1. Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, P.M.B. 5363, Ekiti State, Nigeria
- 2. Department of Geography and Planning Science, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, P.M.B. 5363, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Description
Abstract: A major important and closely related aspect of tourism is transport, which has a
significant impact on both accessibility and economic development. This study appraised the
critical role of transportation in the tourism industry, identifying transport infrastructure as a key
determinant of tourism. Key concepts explored in this study include accessibility of tourism and
transport, connectivity, technology, and sustainability. Key findings in this synthesis revealed
that transportation is crucial to the development of tourism as it promotes access to locations as
well as the growth of tourist arrivals and economic benefits. The study also found out that,
cutting-edge information technologies in transportation, such as intelligent ticketing and
dynamic routing, helped to rationalize and personalize transportation. This research synthesis
also emphasized the fact that transport system, particularly the carbon portion, presents
sustainability challenges for tourism to operate. This study concludes that transportation plays an
important part in the development of tourism industry, while also advocating for green
transportation to assist the expansion of sustainable tourism.
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