This course will provide an introduction to the relationship between transport and tourism, looking at their interrelationship at a local level and international aspects. This will enlighten the students on the types of transport for tourists by identifying the transport modes, their historical development from the ancient times to the modern times, their operations and the future trends of transport for the benefit of tourism. Students will be able to appreciate the importance of transport for tourism as well the advantages of using different modes of transport for tourism activities.  Topics include discussions of surface, air, and water transportation; organization, operations, and regulatory and marketing aspects; examination of the inter-model concept; and the social, economic, and political factors that have influenced government transportation priorities.