Ground Public Transportation
Industry website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_transportation
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Ground Public Transportation includes buses, subways, trolleys and light rail, commuter trains, van pool services, paratransit services for senior citizens and people with disabilities, or monorails. Despite many differences in transportation means and business operating structure, the companies around the world are the similar from the Revenue Management point of view. Most of the companies within the industry sell both the time and the space implicitly to the customers. Therefore customers have a lot of control over the traveling time and space (they can get out at any stop) and companies have almost no control. The companies usually cannot change the space estimate-distance of travel in miles or kilometers. But they have some flexibility in shifting the implicit time to explicit in order to move the industry into the most profitable for Revenue Management quadrant.
4 companies:
Metropolitan Transportation Authority of State of New York ( http://www.mta.info/)
MTA subways, buses, and railroads provide 2.6 billion trips each year to New Yorkers — the equivalent of about one in every three users of mass transit in the United States and two-thirds of the nation's rail riders. MTA bridges and tunnels carry more than 300 million vehicles a year — more than any bridge and tunnel authority in the nation. This vast transportation network — North America's largest — serves a population of 14.6 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area. MTA sells the time and space implicitly: for one ticket price customer can as make many rides within the subway system as he can and use the service for unlimited time. Similarly for monthly pass he can use all the MTA means of transportation unlimited time and travel to any distance.
National Express Group (http://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/nx1/about/)
Industry website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_transportation
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Ground Public Transportation includes buses, subways, trolleys and light rail, commuter trains, van pool services, paratransit services for senior citizens and people with disabilities, or monorails. Despite many differences in transportation means and business operating structure, the companies around the world are the similar from the Revenue Management point of view. Most of the companies within the industry sell both the time and the space implicitly to the customers. Therefore customers have a lot of control over the traveling time and space (they can get out at any stop) and companies have almost no control. The companies usually cannot change the space estimate-distance of travel in miles or kilometers. But they have some flexibility in shifting the implicit time to explicit in order to move the industry into the most profitable for Revenue Management quadrant.
4 companies:
Metropolitan Transportation Authority of State of New York ( http://www.mta.info/)
MTA subways, buses, and railroads provide 2.6 billion trips each year to New Yorkers — the equivalent of about one in every three users of mass transit in the United States and two-thirds of the nation's rail riders. MTA bridges and tunnels carry more than 300 million vehicles a year — more than any bridge and tunnel authority in the nation. This vast transportation network — North America's largest — serves a population of 14.6 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area. MTA sells the time and space implicitly: for one ticket price customer can as make many rides within the subway system as he can and use the service for unlimited time. Similarly for monthly pass he can use all the MTA means of transportation unlimited time and travel to any distance.National Express Group (http://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/nx1/about/)
National Express Group PLC, a leading international public transport group, operates bus, coach and rail services in the UK, bus and coach operations in Spain and school bus services in North America. The clear strategy established in 2007 has enabled National Express to deliver a more customer-driven, branded proposition, grow organically through new products and services for the customers, and to integrate and bolt-on further acquisitions and franchises across their businesses. The company sells the time and space implicitly to the customers in the main businesses: for one pass or ticket customers can travel around the UK or Spain.Japan Railways (JR) (http://www.japanrail.com/)
Japan's four major islands are covered by an extensive and reliable network of railways. Trains are a very convenient way for visitors to travel around Japan, especially in conjunction with the Japan Rail Pass. About 70 percent of Japan's railway network is owned and operated by the Japan Railways (JR). The JR Group is made up of six regional passenger railway companies, which are JR Hokkaido, JR East, JR Central, JR West, JR Shikoku, and JR Kyushu, and one nationwide freight railway company, JR Freight. Together they operate a nationwide network of urban, regional and interregional train lines, night trains and shinkansen (bullet trains). The company sells time and space implicit.The Society of International Railway Travelers (http://www.irtsociety.com/index.php)-%20the example of different definition of space (room-night like in the hotel) and explicit use of time in ground public transportation industry.
Since 1983, the company has been offering luxury, first-class and steam rail tours with the World's Top 25 Trains in Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America. The Trans-Siberian Express is the big train ride—an epic journey spanning two continents and seven time zones. Customers spend fourteen days traveling on the world's most famous railway on board the private Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express. Most days are spent touring cities along the route; there are three, relaxing all-train days. Nights are spent on the train in private train compartments with en-suite bathroom.
Since 1983, the company has been offering luxury, first-class and steam rail tours with the World's Top 25 Trains in Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America. The Trans-Siberian Express is the big train ride—an epic journey spanning two continents and seven time zones. Customers spend fourteen days traveling on the world's most famous railway on board the private Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express. Most days are spent touring cities along the route; there are three, relaxing all-train days. Nights are spent on the train in private train compartments with en-suite bathroom.Night Clubs/Bars
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he bar and nightclub industry in the U.S. is comprised of about 50,000 locations with annual revenues of about $15bln. No major companies dominate as state liquor laws make it hard to build big chains. Customers go to nightclubs and bars to socialize and most of the nightclubs provide entertaining and dancing. The majority of nightclubs range from 3,000 to 7,000 sq ft. according to nightclubbizz.com. The most successful owners tend to have larger clubs which range from 10,000 to 30,000 sq ft. Night clubs have a cover charge for customers to gain entry. Once they paid a fee they can stay in club as long as they want and free to move to any space inside the club or even between different nightclubs. Therefore nightclubs and bars use the time and space (sq ft per customer) implicitly; customers have a lot of control over space and time. What’s more the nightclubs and bars have limited operating time; a majority open only at the late evening-night part of the day.
he bar and nightclub industry in the U.S. is comprised of about 50,000 locations with annual revenues of about $15bln. No major companies dominate as state liquor laws make it hard to build big chains. Customers go to nightclubs and bars to socialize and most of the nightclubs provide entertaining and dancing. The majority of nightclubs range from 3,000 to 7,000 sq ft. according to nightclubbizz.com. The most successful owners tend to have larger clubs which range from 10,000 to 30,000 sq ft. Night clubs have a cover charge for customers to gain entry. Once they paid a fee they can stay in club as long as they want and free to move to any space inside the club or even between different nightclubs. Therefore nightclubs and bars use the time and space (sq ft per customer) implicitly; customers have a lot of control over space and time. What’s more the nightclubs and bars have limited operating time; a majority open only at the late evening-night part of the day.
4 companies:
PowerZone, Amsterdam, Holland (http://www.thepowerzone.nl/powerzone/gallery.php)
Amsterdam’s first true mega-club with a capacity of well over 5,000 people, located out of city center in an industrial zone near Amstel station. This is happy house territory for a broad audience, with a spacious interior oval bars and round walls, and a large dance floor. Club has a Balcony with comfortable sofas and chairs. The second floor houses the Comfort Zone, a 'lounge' area. Open Fri-Sat 11pm-5am. Cover €12.
Amsterdam’s first true mega-club with a capacity of well over 5,000 people, located out of city center in an industrial zone near Amstel station. This is happy house territory for a broad audience, with a spacious interior oval bars and round walls, and a large dance floor. Club has a Balcony with comfortable sofas and chairs. The second floor houses the Comfort Zone, a 'lounge' area. Open Fri-Sat 11pm-5am. Cover €12.Playboy/Moon Nightclub at Palms Hotel, Las Vegas, U.S. (http://www.vipnvegas.com/nightclubs_playboy.html)
The Playboy Club in the Palms Hotel opened its doors to Las Vegas. The Playboy Club features the hottest bunny dealers. Although at the same time it lacks the size and ambiance to make it an entire evening. Hours of operation: Moon: Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, 10 p.m. to the early morning hours. Playboy Club: 8 p.m. to the early morning hours. Cover price: All Access Pass (Monday and Wednesday): $25, includes admission to Playboy Club and Ghostbar (Moon is closed Mondays and Wednesdays). All Access Pass (Friday and Saturday): $50, includes admission to Playboy Club, Moon Nightclub, Rain Nightclub and Ghostbar. All Access Pass (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday): $25, includes admission to Playboy Club, Moon Nightclub and Ghostbar
Razzle’s, Daytona Beach, FL, U.S. (http://www.razzlesnightclub.com/about.cfm)
Razzle's Nightclub has livened Daytona Beach's legendary nightlife for over two decades. It’s situated in the heart of Daytona Beach's Beachside Party District and just one block from The World's Most Famous Beach. With over 15,000 square feet of partying space, Razzle's offers the largest nighttime hotspot in Daytona Beach. 11 bar stations, 4 billiard tables, music and video mixing. Introduced in 2003 and renovated in 2007, The Ultra Lounge puts you into an extra special light, sound and video atmosphere including VIP bottle service and VIP host. Open 7 days a week. Free drinks 8 to 10 pm every night.
Miniscule of Sound, London, UK, traveling
(http://thelongestlistofthelongeststuffatthelongestdomainnameatlonglast.com/smallest45.html)
Different definition of space and explicit use of time in night club industry example.
Opened in 1998, the world's smallest nightclub (according to the Guinness Book of World Records) is celebrating its 10 birthday. The entire club is completely transportable and maxes out capacity at 14 people, DJ included. No coverage fees. This compact club travels the world in search of clubbers wanting to dance the night away in a more intimate setting. This very tiny club is only 2.4 m by 1.2 m and 2.4 m high or 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet high. The club is so hot everyone desires to get past the bouncer. It has a DJ, smoke machine, sound system, and even a 2 m² dance floor.
The Playboy Club in the Palms Hotel opened its doors to Las Vegas. The Playboy Club features the hottest bunny dealers. Although at the same time it lacks the size and ambiance to make it an entire evening. Hours of operation: Moon: Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, 10 p.m. to the early morning hours. Playboy Club: 8 p.m. to the early morning hours. Cover price: All Access Pass (Monday and Wednesday): $25, includes admission to Playboy Club and Ghostbar (Moon is closed Mondays and Wednesdays). All Access Pass (Friday and Saturday): $50, includes admission to Playboy Club, Moon Nightclub, Rain Nightclub and Ghostbar. All Access Pass (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday): $25, includes admission to Playboy Club, Moon Nightclub and GhostbarRazzle’s, Daytona Beach, FL, U.S. (http://www.razzlesnightclub.com/about.cfm)
Razzle's Nightclub has livened Daytona Beach's legendary nightlife for over two decades. It’s situated in the heart of Daytona Beach's Beachside Party District and just one block from The World's Most Famous Beach. With over 15,000 square feet of partying space, Razzle's offers the largest nighttime hotspot in Daytona Beach. 11 bar stations, 4 billiard tables, music and video mixing. Introduced in 2003 and renovated in 2007, The Ultra Lounge puts you into an extra special light, sound and video atmosphere including VIP bottle service and VIP host. Open 7 days a week. Free drinks 8 to 10 pm every night.Miniscule of Sound, London, UK, traveling
(http://thelongestlistofthelongeststuffatthelongestdomainnameatlonglast.com/smallest45.html)
Different definition of space and explicit use of time in night club industry example.
Opened in 1998, the world's smallest nightclub (according to the Guinness Book of World Records) is celebrating its 10 birthday. The entire club is completely transportable and maxes out capacity at 14 people, DJ included. No coverage fees. This compact club travels the world in search of clubbers wanting to dance the night away in a more intimate setting. This very tiny club is only 2.4 m by 1.2 m and 2.4 m high or 8 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 8 feet high. The club is so hot everyone desires to get past the bouncer. It has a DJ, smoke machine, sound system, and even a 2 m² dance floor. 
These are quite interesting Marina!!! I particularly like the portable nightclub!
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