Deck 3: Characteristics of Tourism

Question 1

Cultural tourism is motivated by:

A)infrastructure
B)lifestyle and heritage offerings of a community
C)health and fitness opportunities
D)a desire to travel close to home

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Approximately what percent of domestic travel is for pleasure?

A)70%
B)40%
C)50%
D)80%

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Many eco-tourism destinations are located in:

A)inner cities
B)developing countries
C)resorts
D)ocean fronts

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Eco-tourism is often used interchangeably with the term:

A)sustainable tourism
B)leisure tourism
C)business tourism
D)heritage tourism

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the changes an airline traveler might experience?

A)Time delays
B)Wider seats
C)Fewer refreshments on flights
D)Enhanced airport restrictions

Question 6

Cultural tourism or World Heritage sites are often designated by:

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

Question 7

A focus on individual values and tourism with a conscience are associated with:

A)heritage tourism
B)leisure travel
C)ecotourism
D)business travel

Question 8

All of the following are potential negative impacts that tourism may have on the local environment except:

A)noise, litter and air pollution
B)partnerships are formed between governments and local industries to put regulations in place to protect resources
C)natural resources threatened by overuse
D)unchecked growth may upset the balance of nature

Question 9

Eco-tourism can be traced back to the:

A)1950's
B)1970's
C)1980's
D)1960's

Question 10

Travel tourism is expected to ________ by 2015.

A)stabilize
B)remain about the same
C)decrease
D)increase

Question 11

Infrastructure includes:

A)roads, communication, transportation and lodging
B)airports, restaurants and hotels
C)schools, stores, and libraries
D)employment opportunities

Question 12

Which characteristic is not typically found in a business traveler?

A)Spend more money
B)Stay for extended periods at one location
C)Travel in small groups
D)Younger

Question 13

Which of the following is not a factor that influences travel decisions:

A)cost
B)infrastructure
C)entertainment
D)climate for comfort

Question 14

Travel is on the increase and expected to continue to increase in the coming years reasons for this include all of the following except:

A)longer life span
B)increased standard of living
C)increased in working hours
D)early retirement

Question 15

Which of the following would not be considered business travel?

A)Trade shows and expositions
B)Sales call
C)Gaming
D)Conventions

Question 16

Tourism is an interesting sociocultural phenomenon due to:

A)decrease in domestic travel
B)smaller family size
C)seeing how others live is interesting and exchanging sociocultural values is rewarding
D)decrease in heritage tourism

Question 17

An example of a popular ecotourism destination is:

A)Beijing
B)Paris, France
C)Las Vegas
D)Macchu Pichu

Question 18

Heritage tourism:

A)is synonymous with nature tourism
B)respects natural and built environments and historical milestones
C)is based on visiting large cities
D)has little effect on domestic tourism

Question 19

One way for a country to improve income for families, industries, and small businesses with the help of travelers may be:

A)increase taxes
B)ethical travel
C)increase entrance fees
D)limit tourism

Question 20

Sustainable tourism:

A)does not directly effect society
B)causes a decline in tourism
C)places a broad-based obligation on society
D)weakens the local infrastructure

Question 21

Agri-tourism may be beneficial to tourists and the local community because tourists have an opportunity to:

A)develop a respect and appreciation for the hard work of farmers
B)appreciate a hot shower and warm bed after a hard days work
C)milk cows and make cheese
D)learn about the economic difficulties of modern farming

Question 22

________ tourism respects natural and built environments; a renewed appreciation for
historical milestones.

Question 23

Registering a historic property on the National Register of Historic Places provides many benefits except:

A)recognition of the property's significance
B)consideration in planning for federal funding
C)guarantee the site will not be demolished for modernization
D)eligibility for federal tax benefits

Question 24

The promotion and development of tourism is moving from the ________ sector to the
________ sector.

Question 25

Nature tourism is motivated by:

A)infrastructure using natural products
B)the desire for an inexpensive vacation
C)the desire to visit a National Park or an area with clean air
D)the ability to participate in geocaching

Question 26

Prime locations for ________ are found in many developing countries and include
places such as deserts, tropical rain forests, glaciers and coral reefs.

Question 27

An increasingly popular form of tourism with the aging Baby Boomers is ________ and
might include a visit to a National Park.

Question 28

Almost all hospitality careers look for graduates with a strong academic background
and drive, creativity and ________.

Question 29

All of the following are desirable outcomes of placing local arts and crafts in hotel lobbies, guest rooms and restaurants, except:

A)generates demand for new crafts
B)creates new markets for faux crafts
C)creates a market for inferior copies
D)increases the demand for the items

Question 30

The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as responsible travel that conserves the
environment. This means that those who implement and participate in ecotourism activities should follow
several principles. Discuss the "Framework for Ecotourism" listed on page 59 and how each of these
principles contributes to the environment and/or the local infrastructure.

Question 31

To date, many ecotourism projects have been kept ________ in order to control the
sites.

Question 32

Sue travels to Las Vegas to attend a national convention and exposition. She will be
displaying her new spa products. Her reason for travel is considered ________.

Question 33

List and describe two major headings or classifications of why people travel.

Question 34

Discuss three examples of heritage tourism and examine what classification of tourist would find them
interesting.

Question 35

Explain how travel can expand global understanding, cultural appreciation and tolerance.

Question 36

The most important skills for a destination manager are:

A)health and fitness
B)fashion and style sense
C)gaming and statistics
D)communication and organization

Question 37

________ reflects the respect and appreciation of the agricultural business.

Question 38

A person who travels to Orlando to visit family and friends is considered a ________
traveler.

Question 39

Most ecotourism destinations can be found in ________