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origins for tourists is, of course, essential. Airport
facilities must be adequate. Major problems
frequently encountered are the accessibility to
the airport and the loading - unloading parking
space sequence.
Newly built airports seem to have solved these to
a considerable degree and have also reduced
walking distances because of design
improvements. There is also frequent shuttle bus
service for interline passengers.
Motorcoach
Motorcoaches intended for tour use should have
large windows, air - conditioning, comfortable
seats, and rest room facilities. Springs or other
suspension systems in the coaches should be
designed so that the joggling of passengers is
kept to a minimum or eliminated. Multilingual
guide service or multilingual tape recording
facilities with earphones for each passenger are
useful in communities or on tours where an
interpretation of the points of interest is desirable.
Personnel assigned to buses should be selected
for suitable temperament, courtesy,
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