Deck 2: Tourism

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Cruising began in the 1840's when this ship line made the crossing from England to America.

A)Cunard
B)Norwegian Lines
C)White Star
D)Princess

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Eurail passes must be purchased:

A)in England
B)in Italy
C)outside Europe
D)in France

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following has had a significant impact on increased air travel?

A)Increase in flights
B)Larger airports
C)Shorter flights
D)Lower airfares

Question 5

Sustainable tourism is often referred to as:

A)responsible tourism
B)historical tourism
C)a source of employment for tourists
D)tourism requiring the marketing skills of the local tourism organization

Question 6

The UNWTO strongly suggests all tourism should be:

A)international
B)a year-round economic driver
C)sustainable
D)cost effective

Question 7

75 % of car rental sales take place at:

A)airports
B)inner city locations
C)hotels
D)suburban locations

Question 8

Today, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is known as:

A)the L
B)Metro
C)Amtrak
D)light rail

Question 9

Outbound international tourism can be described as:

A)visits by tourists of a country to their own country
B)visits by residents of a one country to another country
C)visits by tourists
D)visits to a country by non-residents of that country

Question 10

What association is the global organization that regulated almost all international airlines?

A)United Nations Tourism Development Program
B)World Bank
C)International Air Transportation Association
D)World Tourism Organization

Question 11

What organization backs the World Tourism Organization?

A)United States
B)United Nations
C)World Bank
D)Automobile Association of America

Question 12

Maglevs are super fast trains that:

A)are the most popular in the U.S.
B)are suspended in the air and propelled by magnetic force
C)are utilized by subway systems
D)use alternative fuels

Question 13

Interdependency between various segments of the hospitality industry means:

A)tourism has little effect on other segments of the industry
B)each segment, to an extent, depends on another for business
C)employees may work for more than one business
D)all segments are very independent and do not rely on one another at all

Question 14

Those who travel by bus may select this mode of transportation because:

A)it provides an opportunity for eating at unique roadside diners
B)it is convenient and economical
C)it is ideal for long trips
D)it provides on the road entertainment opportunities

Question 15

Over the past few years, many major U.S. airlines have lost billions of dollars in revenue, this can be attributed to all of the following except:

A)higher salaries
B)competition from low-cost airlines
C)additional fuel costs
D)lower benefit costs for employees

Question 16

Automobile travel is a way of life for many Americans who can drive ________ miles or more per year.

A)25,000
B)10,000
C)20,000
D)15,000

Question 17

Benefits of tourism include all of the following except:

A)it is an important source of employment
B)it provides governments with substantial tax revenues
C)it fosters intercultural awareness and friendships
D)it weakens the local infrastructure

Question 18

Inbound international tourism can be described as:

A)visits by tour groups from one city to another city
B)visits by residents of a country to another country
C)visits to a country by non-residents of that country
D)visits by tourists of a country to their own country

Question 19

The development of the ________ in the 1830's made travel affordable and comfortable for the masses.

A)Airplane
B)Automobile
C)Cruise line
D)Railroad

Question 20

A major benefit of the hub and spoke system adopted by major U.S. airlines is:

A)airlines can service more cities at a lower cost
B)airlines can save marketing costs
C)airlines can expand employee hiring
D)airlines have more control over which passengers select their services

Question 21

The primary function of a convention and visitors bureau is to:

A)build new hotels in the local area
B)attract conventions to the city
C)attract and retain visitors to the city
D)provide accommodations to tourists

Question 22

Ecotourism is synonymous with ________.

Question 23

Hotel guests traveling to reach the hotel, eating in a nearby restaurant and visiting
attractions are examples of the ________ of the segments of the hospitality industry

Question 24

The American Society of Travel Agents is:

A)a training organization for prospective travel agents
B)the world's largest travel trade association
C)an organization that creates vacation packages
D)a society that brings tourists and tour operators together

Question 25

What organization lends substantial sums of money for tourism development in the form of low interest loans to developing countries?

A)International Air Transportation Association
B)International Civil Aviation Organization
C)World Trade Organization
D)World Bank

Question 26

Tourism has become one of the world's most important sources of ________.

Question 27

The Travel Industry of America is responsible for:

A)the promotion and development of local convention and visitors bureaus
B)the promotion and development of travel to Europe
C)the promotion and development of travel to South and Central America
D)the promotion and development of tourism in the United States

Question 28

The ________ and ________ system enables air passengers to travel from one smaller
city to another.

Question 29

Globally, it is anticipated that the number of tourists arrivals will continue to grow by approximately ________ percent per year:

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 30

Travel Agents:

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

Question 31

The multiplier effect occurs when:

A)money is used to purchase items from outside the local area
B)new jobs are created to service the needs of international travelers
C)employment rates reach normal levels
D)money is recycled back into the community from the money tourists spend in the local economy

Question 32

To prevent the collapse of the passenger rail industry in the U.S., Congress passed the
________ in 1970.

Question 33

The largest travel corporation is:

A)American Express Travel Services
B)Aladdin Travel
C)Thomas Cook Travel Corporation
D)Automobile Association of America

Question 34

Through tourism the ________ aims at stimulating economic growth and job creation,
providing incentives for protecting the environment and cultural heritage and
promoting peace, prosperity, and respect for human rights.

Question 35

Major U.S. airlines have formed ________ alliances with partner airlines to provide
easier ticketing and transportation access to locations they do not serve.

Question 36

Tourists spend money in the economic areas they visit and this money is respent in the
local economy. This is the ________ effect.

Question 37

________ is a dynamic, evolving, consumer-driven force which is the worlds largest
industry.

Question 38

During the age of the ________ Europeans toured Europe as part of their education.

Question 39

Tour Operators:

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

Question 40

All of the following are part of the purpose of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development except:

A)Creating a global marketing campaign promoting ecotourism
B)Raising living standards
C)Contributing to economic expansion and world trade
D)Supporting sustainable economic growth

Question 41

List and describe three promoters of tourism.

Question 42

Most convention and visitors bureaus are funded by the ________ tax.

Question 43

What are five characteristics of the travel and tourism industry as identified by the United Nations World
Tourism Organization and the World Travel and Tourism Council

Question 44

________ promote tours and trips that they plan and organize.

Question 45

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

Question 46

The main body for the promotion and development of tourism in the United States is
________.

Question 47

The International Air Transportation Association (IATA)is the global organization that
________ almost all international airlines.

Question 48

A ________ is a middleperson that sells travel services on behalf of airlines, cruise
ships, rail, hotels, etc.

Question 49

Define the following classifications of tourism:
• Inbound international tourism
• Outbound international tourism
• Internal tourism
• Domestic tourism
• National tourism

Question 50

Describe the multiplier effect and its effects on the economy of a tourism destination.