Question 1

Which of the following factors is the least important function for tourism in cities?&#10;A)As ports&#10;B)As gateways&#10;C)A meeting places and conference locations&#10;D)As centres for accommodation

Accepted Answer

Ports are less crucial for tourism in cities compared to their roles as gateways, meeting places, and accommodation centers. While ports can be important for cruise ship tourism, the other functions directly support a wider range of tourist activities and needs.

Question 2

Urban tourism research is characterised by&#10;A)Paradoxes&#10;B)A case study approach&#10;C)Descriptive approaches&#10;D)Highly theorised approaches

Accepted Answer

Highly theorised approaches&#10;

Question 3

In terms of the paradoxes of urban tourism outlined by Ashworth and Page (2011), which of the following features is false?&#10;A)Cities are multifunctional places&#10;B)Cities need tourism&#10;C)Cities are not created specifically for tourism&#10;D)Tourism contributes major economic benefits to cities

Accepted Answer

Ashworth and Page (2011) discuss various paradoxes of urban tourism, but the idea that cities need tourism is not presented as a universal truth. While tourism can contribute significantly to a city's economy, cities have multiple functions and sources of income beyond tourism, making it overly simplistic to state that cities need tourism. Cities are multifunctional, are not created specifically for tourism, and tourism can indeed contribute major economic benefits, but the necessity of tourism for a city's survival or prosperity is not a principle they assert as a paradox.

Question 4

In Venice, what is the peak volume of tourists recorded at the Ponte della Liberta in a day?&#10;A)50,000&#10;B)75,000&#10;C)100,000&#10;D)150,000

Accepted Answer

The peak volume of tourists recorded at the Ponte della Liberta in Venice in a day is 100,000.

Question 5

Select the odd one out. The introduction of a tourist tax in Venice was introduced based on the following arguments:&#10;A)To replace the need for surveillance of tourists&#10;B)To reduce the costs of tourism for businesses and residents&#10;C)To help fund historic building refurbishments&#10;D)To help control the flow of visitors

Accepted Answer

The introduction of a tourist tax in Venice was primarily aimed at managing the impact of tourism, such as funding refurbishments, reducing costs for locals, and controlling visitor numbers. The option about replacing the need for surveillance does not align with the primary goals associated with the tax.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a key author in urban sociology?&#10;A)Garreau&#10;B)Mullins&#10;C)Roche&#10;D)Lumsdon

Accepted Answer

Lumsdon is not recognized as a key author in urban sociology, unlike Garreau, Mullins, and Roche, who have made significant contributions to the field.

Question 7

Select the odd one out. Ashworth (1992) highlighted three approaches to urban tourism which focus on:&#10;A)Demand&#10;B)Supply&#10;C)Practice&#10;D)Policy

Accepted Answer

Ashworth (1992) discusses urban tourism primarily in terms of demand, supply, and policy, making practice the odd one out as it is not explicitly highlighted as a focus in his categorization.

Question 8

In which city has a replica of Shakespeare's birthplace been built?&#10;A)Las Vegas&#10;B)Fuzhou&#10;C)Shanghai&#10;D)New York

Accepted Answer

Fuzhou, China, has a replica of Shakespeare's birthplace as part of a theme park celebrating the Tang Xianzu, a Chinese playwright who was a contemporary of Shakespeare.

Question 9

Which one of these is not a category in Thrift's level of world city?&#10;A)Global&#10;B)Zonal centres&#10;C)Regional&#10;D)Local

Accepted Answer

Local is not a category in Thrift's level of world city.

Question 10

In Romeo's study of urban tourism visitors, which of these categories of visitor was not identified?&#10;A)Sport&#10;B)Business&#10;C)Vacation&#10;D)Fairs and convention

Accepted Answer

Romeo's study identified Business, Vacation, and Fairs and convention as categories of urban tourism visitors, but did not identify Sport as a category.

Deck 20: Urban Tourism and Its Complexities: Exploring Factors, Paradoxes, and Categories