Question 1

------------ Tourism involves people travel within the country

Accepted Answer

Domestic tourism involves people traveling within their own country, as opposed to international, inbound, or outbound tourism which involves crossing national borders.

Question 2

Thomas Cook is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Thomas Cook is renowned for organizing the first package tour, which marked the beginning of popular tourism. He arranged his first excursion, a rail journey for a group, in 1841.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a component of tourism product?

Accepted Answer

Tourism products typically include attractions, accessibility, and amenities, which are essential for a destination to be appealing to tourists. "Attitude," however, is not considered a standard component of a tourism product. It is more related to the service quality and hospitality provided by the people at the destination, rather than a component of the product itself.

Question 4

___________is a key tourism asset

Accepted Answer

Culture is a key tourism asset as it attracts tourists interested in experiencing the traditions, history, and lifestyle of a destination.

Question 5

________ in tourism is defined as all those means that can be beneficially utilized for the purpose of tourism in a given area.

Accepted Answer

Resources in tourism encompass all the means that can be beneficially utilized for the purpose of tourism in a given area, including natural, cultural, and man-made assets.

Question 6

Destinations that have long insolation periods and few cloudy days are suitable for _______ tourism.

Accepted Answer

Winter tourism often benefits from destinations with long insolation periods and few cloudy days, as these conditions are ideal for activities like skiing and snowboarding.

Question 7

______________ resources are generally associated with aesthetics and creativity.

Accepted Answer

Artistic resources are generally associated with aesthetics and creativity, as they pertain to the arts and creative expression.

Question 8

______________ can serve as an effective instrument in integrating this world into a "SINGLE UNIVERSE ".

Accepted Answer

Tourism promotes understanding and appreciation among different cultures, leading to a more integrated and unified world.

Question 9

Peters has drawn up an inventory of the various attractions which are significant in tourism. Which among the following is an odd one?

Accepted Answer

Travel is the odd one out because it is the act of moving or journeying from one place to another, while culture, scenic, and tradition are all attractions or reasons why a place might be visited.

Question 10

__________ auditing provide the tourism firms with a tool to assess their environmental performance.

Accepted Answer

Environmental auditing provides tourism firms with a tool to assess their environmental performance, helping them understand how their operations impact the environment and identify areas for improvement.

Question 11

A _____________ is a unique place where a visitor spends at least one night and exhibit tourism products such as attractions, support services, and tourism resources complete with defined management, physical and administrative boundaries, and a well-known image.

Accepted Answer

A destination fits the description given, as it is a unique place with attractions, services, and resources for tourists, along with defined management and boundaries, and a recognizable image.

Question 12

The ____________ of a destination is the main factor in getting the tourist to visit and spend time at a given destination.

Accepted Answer

The attractiveness of a destination encompasses all aspects that draw tourists, including natural beauty, culture, activities, and amenities, making it the primary factor in attracting visitors.

Question 13

A ___________is the sum of the physical and psychological experience got by tourist during their traveling to the destination.

Accepted Answer

A tourism product is the sum of the physical and psychological experience encountered by tourists during their travel to the destination. It encompasses all the services and experiences that tourists receive, including transportation, accommodation, food, activities, and attractions.

Question 14

Tourism is an ___________ product.

Accepted Answer

Tourism is considered an intangible product because it is a service that cannot be physically touched or stored, unlike tangible goods. It consists of experiences and services such as accommodation, transportation, and activities.

Question 15

Organized mass tourists are highly dependent on______________.

Accepted Answer

Organized mass tourists are highly dependent on an "environmental bubble," which refers to the structured and often insulated travel experiences provided by tour operators, ensuring tourists remain within a comfortable and familiar environment even when they are in foreign locations.

Question 16

Educated tourists who like to try new experiences are known as ________________.

Accepted Answer

Adventurer tourists are those who seek new experiences and challenges, often looking for educational elements in their travels, which fits the description given.

Question 17

___________________ perceive that travel does not add any value to their lives. They are always engage in travel thinking and see no worth in paying extra for special amenities.

Accepted Answer

Economizers perceive that travel does not add any value to their lives and are not inclined to pay extra for special amenities, reflecting a budget-conscious mindset.

Question 18

__________________ do something beyond norms. They always want to be away from tourist crowds.

Accepted Answer

Off-beat tourists are those who seek to do something beyond the norms and prefer to stay away from the crowded tourist spots, opting instead for unique and less explored destinations.

Question 19

___________ is a broad term that covers all tourism experiences centered on wild or natural environments.

Accepted Answer

Nature-based tourism is the correct term as it specifically refers to tourism experiences that are centered on wild or natural environments, encompassing a wide range of activities and experiences in nature.

Question 20

_______________ is a type of tourism activity which takes place in a defined and limited geographical space such as hills or mountains with distinctive characteristics and attributes that are inherent to a specific landscape, topography, climate, biodiversity (flora and fauna) and local community.

Accepted Answer

Mountain tourism refers to tourism activities that occur in mountainous regions, leveraging the unique landscape, climate, biodiversity, and cultural aspects of these areas.

Quiz 3: Tourism and Destination Management