South Africa’s tourism and transport sector keeps growing. The country’s Department of Transport recognises the importance of regulating transport to improve the growth of tourism. As an expert, discuss any five methods that South Africa’s Department of Transport can use to regulate transport for tourism. Support your discussion of each method with relevant examples of your own, and not those in the study material.

One mark will be awarded for naming each method, two marks for discussing each method and one mark for a relevant example to support each discussion. (20 marks)

… is also provided to meet the needs of the local community.

… are ideal for tourists who wish to enjoy the scenery during their trip.

… air transport agreements are mostly preferred by tourists.

Button (2006) provides reasons for regulating the transport industry. Which of the following is not the reason provided by Button (2006)?

Which of the following influences tourists’ choice with regard to mode of transport?

… contain information relating to the connection of the transport service with other transport services.

Which of the following is not a prominent characteristic of a pro-competitive-type agreement?

Which of the following is a disadvantage for airlines in an airline alliance?

… is concerned with transporting …