Deck 9: Tourism

Question 1

New money spent by tourists and then respent by hotels and restaurants in the community for goods and services is known as

A) a tax exemption
B) disposable income
C) the multiplier effect
D) the ripple effect

Answer 1

the multiplier effect

Question 2

Travel in the middle ages was mostly for

A) pleasure
B) religious reasons
C) education
D) health

Answer 2

religious reasons

Question 3

What organization supports the World Tourism Organization?

A) United Nations
B) United States
C) Automobile Association of America
D) Hotel Motel Association

Answer 3

United Nations

Question 4

An increase in Internet booking, advancement in technology, ticketless air travel, and an expansion of the cruise industry are all examples of

A) current industry trends
B) negative impact on the travel industry
C) problems that travel agents will face in the future
D) challenges for future workers in the hospitality industry

Question 5

One of the greatest influences on tourism is

A) interdependency
B) geography
C) airlines
D) national tourism

Question 6

All of the following are considered part of the social and cultural impact of tourism on destinations EXCEPT:

A) pollution
B) lower rates of employment
C) heightened cultural awareness
D) damage to cultural artifacts

Question 7

Interdependency between various segments of the hospitality industry means that

A) each segment, to an extent, depends on another for business
B) all segments are very independent and do not rely on one another at all
C) when airlines lower fares, tourism slows
D) tourism has little effect on other segments of the industry

Question 8

Business travelers stay over a Saturday night when they travel in order to

A) have a long weekend on the company's budget
B) have quiet time to complete essential work tasks
C) take advantage of lower airfares
D) take advantage of lower weekend hotel rates

Question 9

Travel is on the increase and expected to continue to increase in the coming years due to

A) longer life span
B) increased cost of travel
C) lower incomes
D) fewer college graduates

Question 10

Tour operators

A) are a middle person acting as a travel counselor on behalf of airlines, cruise lines, and hotels
B) promote tours and trips that they plan and organize
C) bring together tourists and rental companies
D) act in the same capacity as travel agents

Question 11

All of the following are reasons that people travel EXCEPT:

A) to experience new and different surroundings
B) to experience other cultures
C) to rest and relax
D) to participate in something stressful

Question 12

The benefits of the hub-and-spoke system include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) passengers can travel from smaller city to smaller city via the hub
B) airlines can provide services at lower costs
C) passenger loads can be maximized
D) larger-capacity planes can be used

Question 13

The airline industry, like other segments of the hospitality industry, relies on ________ markets as a source of business.

A) international
B) feeder
C) stock
D) central

Question 14

All of the following are trends in tourism EXCEPT:

A) the opening of borders despite security concerns
B) an increase in disposable income
C) a decrease in cost of air travel
D) more people with the urge to travel

Question 15

Which of the following would be considered business travel?

A) Trade shows and expositions
B) Riverboat excursion
C) Gaming
D) Ecotourism

Question 16

Travel agents

A) are a middle person acting as a travel counselor on behalf of airlines, cruise lines, and hotels
B) promote tours and trips that they plan and organize
C) bring together tourists and rental companies
D) act in the same capacity as tour operators

Question 17

A person who spends less than a year traveling to places other than their environment is known as a

A) traveler
B) sightseer
C) tourist
D) resident

Question 18

The leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism is

A) World Trade Organization
B) Western Tours Organization
C) World Tourism Organization
D) Worldwide Tour Operations

Question 19

Ecotourism refers to

A) visiting areas of a country that have the greatest impact on the economy
B) geological digs for a fee
C) dude ranches
D) an emphasis on nature and native cultures

Question 20

The greatest global employment opportunity is

A) health
B) education
C) tourism
D) computer systems

Question 21

The country that is number 1 in tourism revenue is

A) France
B) Spain
C) Italy
D) the United States

Question 22

Most ecotourism destinations can be found in

A) inner cities
B) urban areas
C) developing countries
D) highway destinations

Question 23

Discuss the multiplier effect of tourism dollars on a community. Could you argue that the effect is not always positive? Defend your position with examples.

Question 24

List five international tourism organizations and outline the pros and cons of joining these organizations. What are the benefits of global networking.

Question 25

Compare the reasons people traveled in the pre-Industrial Revolution period versus the reasons people travel in the twenty-first century. Do you see significant differences? In what areas? Discuss.

Question 26

Which major tourist country destination does NOT have a cabinet-level official for tourism?

A) France
B) Spain
C) Italy
D) The United States

Question 27

Cities often establish an organization to attract and retain visitors. This is called

A) National Office of Tourism
B) State Office of Tourism
C) Convention and Visitors Bureau
D) Destination Management Company

Question 28

Which of the following characteristics would not be considered necessary in a convention and visitors bureau career?

A) Understanding the context of local events
B) An understanding and awareness of political situations
C) Understanding the local economy
D) Ability to use modern technology
E) Comprehensive knowledge of classical cooking

Question 29

Some argue that the Internet has diminished the need for travel agents. Others boast that travel agents offer a unique level of personalized service that the Internet lacks. Profile the customer that would utilize a travel agent versus the typical Internet consumer.

Question 30

An example of a popular ecotourism destination is

A) Las Vegas
B) Ocean City
C) Costa Rica
D) Disney World

Question 31

Sustainable tourism

A) has little effect on society
B) places a broad-based obligation on society
C) causes a decline in tourism
D) is based primarily in Africa

Question 32

One yield management technique for maximizing sales income by lowering the price of seats according to expected demand is

A) revenue streaming
B) load factoring
C) feeder market analysis
D) capacity control

Question 33

Create a chart outlining the evolution of modes of transportation over the past 200 years. Has the tourism industry seen stagnation in the creation of new methods of travel? If so, how can the industry continue in a growth pattern? Discuss.

Question 34

Ecotourism is synonymous with

A) business travel
B) infrastructure
C) sustainable tourism
D) train travel

Question 35

What are two main benefits of the airline hub-and-spoke system?

Question 36

Cultural tourism or World Heritage sites are often designated by

A) The American Hotel and Lodging Association
B) The National Restaurant Association
C) United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
D) Sustainable Tourism Advisory Board

Question 37

The largest single cost for airline operations is

A) labor
B) fuel
C) terminal landing fees
D) advertising and marketing

Question 38

List and describe three promoters of tourism.