Deck 9: Attractions and Entertainment

Question 1

All of the following can be considered broad categories of possible leisure-time choices for Tourists EXCEPT ________.

A) commercial attractions
B) educational seminars
C) live entertainment
D) heritage attractions

Answer 1

educational seminars

Question 2

All of the following statements about tourists are true EXCEPT that they ________.

A) seek to see, do, and experience new things
B) tend to seek out a variety of attractions and entertainment
C) participate in many leisure and recreational activities
D) are mostly attracted to new culinary opportunities

Answer 2

are mostly attracted to new culinary opportunities

Question 3

Attractions differ from events in all of the following aspects EXCEPT ________.

A) visitor attendance and cash flow of attractions are typically influenced by seasonal changes
B) most attractions are permanent
C) attractions may be either natural locations or constructed facilities
D) attractions are not-for-profit

Answer 3

attractions are not-for-profit

Question 4

Heritage attractions include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A) theme parks
B) zoos and aquariums
C) museums
D) parks and preserves

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a solution to cash flow management problems for attraction operators?

A) selling seasonal passes at the end of the season or before the season begins
B) recruiting and training retirees and college students during the busy season
C) paying flat salaries to students who stay throughout the season
D) negotiating a line of credit and extended payment terms with suppliers

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true about museums?

A) The number of available museums throughout the world is decreasing.
B) The types of museums from which visitors can choose include general, art, history, science and technology, military, and natural history.
C) Countries are taking steps to preserve historic treasures and attract visitors through active restoration and interpretive programs.
D) The diverse cultures of other people and the past that are displayed in museums attract tourists.

Question 7

One of the newest and most spectacular aquariums in the world is located at Expo '98 in the city of ________.

A) London
B) Lisbon
C) Tokyo
D) Rio de Janeiro

Question 8

The first amusement parks were called ________.

A) casinos
B) pleasure gardens
C) festivals
D) fairs

Question 9

All of the following help to distinguish theme parks from amusement parks EXCEPT that theme parks ________.

A) need to work out the logistics of people flow and control crowds
B) eliminate the expense of foreign travel
C) are destinations in themselves
D) can replicate almost any location in the world

Question 10

To compete successfully, theme parks must do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A) standardize design irrespective of target market
B) become more aware of consumer perceptions and concerns
C) work out the logistics of people flow
D) provide visually pleasing and exciting park facilities

Question 11

Which statement is NOT true with regard to shopping as a tourist attraction?

A) Malls' marketing efforts provide incentives to tour operators and support from tourist bureaus to keep the shoppers coming back in large numbers.
B) Malls are transforming themselves into tourist destinations by adding amusement parks, cultural attractions, and entertainment activities.
C) Malls are also getting much bigger by adding more retail, office, and entertainment opportunities as well as additional hotel rooms.
D) Malls don't allow tourist buses in order to prevent overcrowding of stores.

Question 12

________ tend to play games of skill more than slot machines, which are games of luck.

A) Day trippers
B) Low stakes/new adopters
C) Family vacationers
D) High rollers

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a basic factor for the current and future success of the gaming industry?

A) more people accepting gaming as a leisure pursuit
B) fun, excitement, and fantasy
C) retirees and "low rollers" participating in gaming activities
D) voters approving of gaming alternatives since they view gaming as a "voluntary tax"

Question 14

The most famous of the early athletic competitions were the Olympic Games held in ________.

A) London
B) Olympia
C) Rome
D) Athens

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a contemporary performing art?

A) ballet
B) opera
C) rock concerts
D) symphony

Question 16

People who volunteer their time or work for very little pay in museums are called ________.

A) maitre d's
B) curators
C) docents
D) concierges

Question 17

Which sport has taken over the title of fastest growing spectator sport of the last decade?

A) College World Series
B) National Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR)
C) Professional Bull Riders
D) National Basketball Association

Question 18

All of the following statements about performing arts are true EXCEPT ________.

A) concert halls are developed for the express purpose of showcasing the art form
B) many of the performing art companies stage productions and perform for the public throughout the year
C) live entertainment has always been a draw for travelers
D) they can serve as primary tourism revenue generators and they add to the attraction of a place, encouraging tourists to stay longer

Question 19

Attractions are increasingly using all of the following strategies to combat challenges with seasonality EXCEPT ________.

A) cooperative marketing
B) offering special events
C) closing in the slow seasons
D) adding seasonal activities

Question 20

Which destination has the highest gaming revenue?

A) Dubai
B) Las Vegas
C) Macau
D) Atlantic City

Question 21

Research on shopping identifies all of the following types of tourists EXCEPT?

A) not-so-serious shoppers
B) non-shoppers
C) arts-and-crafts shoppers
D) fashion shoppers

Question 22

Types of sports tourism including all of the following EXCEPT?

A) wellness sport tourism
B) nostalgia sport tourism
C) active sport tourism
D) event sport tourism

Question 23

Casinos and theme parks are the most popular of entertainment activities enjoyed by the tourists of North America.

Question 24

While most entertainment alternatives are permanent, attractions are often temporary.

Question 25

Management and marketing decisions for attraction operators are simplified since attendance patterns demonstrate little fluctuation.

Question 26

Activities have been added to match the seasons, to generate shoulder season attendance.

Question 27

Large collections of animals, which are now referred to as zoological parks, were originally called menageries.

Question 28

Re-creating the natural setting found in the wild generates interest and traffic in zoological parks.

Question 29

Parks are dedicated to protecting nature for future generations, as well as providing visitors with open spaces for rest, relaxation, and recreation.

Question 30

As a not-for-profit government agency, the national park system in the United States depends on appropriations for funding.

Question 31

Fairs and festivals are a bit of heritage attractions, commercial attractions, and live entertainment.

Question 32

Technology plays a very important role in the operation of sophisticated amusement parks.

Question 33

Europe doesn't have any large and successful theme parks.

Question 34

Amusement/theme park revenue sources do not include concessions, sponsorships, and special events.

Question 35

Unlike other segments of the tourism industry, there are specific classifications and uniform reporting systems for amusement parks.

Question 36

Slot machines generate 70% of casino revenues in the United States.

Question 37

Casino gaming is one of the most regulated businesses around the world.

Question 38

Malls that do not rely on added attractions but rather provide just good, solid shopping opportunities do not draw in visitors.

Question 39

Casino operations exploded in Macao when the Chinese government eased visa requirements for visiting this destination.

Question 40

In a casino, each machine is programmed to set different yields, so a machine may pay out higher or lower.

Question 41

Seasonal attractions are recruiting retirees to help with their staffing needs.

Question 42

Most zoos in the United States are non-profit organizations.

Question 43

Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida was the first theme park.

Question 44

Souvenir shopping is declining and fewer than 50% of overseas travelers report that they shop during their visit to the US.