Basic Concepts of Tourism

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What is leisure often regarded as?

A measure of academic performance
A measure of income and wealth
A measure of time remaining after work, sleep, and chores (correct)
A measure of social media usage

Which of the following factors has contributed to the growth of leisure time?

Increase in working hours
Provision of holiday with pay (correct)
Lack of technological developments
Decrease in life expectancy

How can recreation be defined?

The time spent on essential household chores
A wide variety of activities undertaken during leisure time (correct)
The time remaining after leisure activities
The measure of work-life balance

What is the purpose of leisure time for most people?

To enhance pleasure in life and refresh their minds and bodies (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can leisure be thought of?

A combined measure of time and attitude of mind creating periods of minimal obligations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes tourism from other forms of leisure pursuits?

Requires blocks of time to make the journey & stay worthwhile (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about tourism according to the text?

Must involve remunerated activities during the stay (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does international tourism comprise?

Both inbound and outbound tourism (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which category of tourism involves residents of a country traveling only within their own country?

National tourism (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is tourism distinguished from migration?

Tourists stay in the visited area permanently (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key prerequisite for the effectiveness of plans as mentioned in the text?

Being reviewed and updated regularly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of preparing tour plans, according to the text?

To control costs and timing of tours (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is contained in the Operations Package/Folder provided to tour staff?

Relevant plans for individual tours/excursions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plan is developed based on the identified needs of the tour group and other relevant considerations for one-off tours?

Operating plans (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of details does the Operational itinerary contain?

Contact details of caterers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes regular/scheduled tours from custom/private tours in terms of plan development?

The predictability of tour needs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of information included in the Starting Point/Muster Point details?

Demonstration of skills required for certain activities (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of tour planning, what is the main purpose of contingency plans?

To respond to emerging issues during tours (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having an overview of requirements for the start-of-tour briefing in the Standard operating plans?

To inform tour staff about tour logistics and expectations (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do emergency plans differ from contingency plans in the tour planning process?

Emergency plans are not based on predicted needs (C) Signup and view all the answers