Europe's History and Diversity

The devastation of World War II

The adoption of the Euro currency (correct)

The emergence of BRIC countries

The dismantling of the Iron Curtain

Just over 50% (correct)

Around 60%

Over 80%

Less than 40%

To regulate tourism activities in Europe

To provide funding to European governments for tourism development

To share information and expertise among NTOs of ETC member countries (correct)

To promote tourism within Europe only

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<p>Europe is pre-eminent in the world's tourism system due to its advanced economies, affluent and mobile population, rich languages, cultural resources and tourist attractions of world calibre, the adoption of the single European currency, its proximity of small countries, significant climatic differences and a mature tourism infrastructure with highly developed tourism sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The growth of tourism in Europe over the past few decades is attributed to the movement towards economic and political integration which is still in progress, the adoption of the single European currency, the dismantling of the Iron Curtain in 1989 and the opening up of Eastern Europe, and the advent of the Single European Market and the adoption of the Euro which have removed barriers to tourism movement within the region.</p> Signup and view all the answers