15 Questions
What is the image of cruise ships at the cheaper end of the market?
Floating holiday camps with hyperactive, extrovert middle-aged passengers.
What led to the demise of some higher-cost cruise companies in the late 1980s?
High labor costs and flagging vessels in developed countries.
Which organization controls health and safety issues in the cruise industry?
International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Which regulation governs standards for ships and their crew in the cruise industry?
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
What was a significant factor that contributed to the competition among cruise companies in the late 1980s?
A resurgence of cruising as a popular form of travel.
Tourism includes people participating in business conferences and study tours.
True
Tourists seek only physical experiences and satisfactions.
False
Businesses in the tourism industry aim to provide goods and services to make a loss.
False
Politicians do not consider tourism as a factor in the economy.
False
Local communities view tourism as solely an employment factor.
False
UNWTO does not have a specific definition of tourism.
False
Tourism involves interactions among tourists, businesses, and governments only.
False
Tourism outcomes are not influenced by the destinations chosen by tourists.
False
The host government has no role in tourism policy, development, or promotion.
False
Tourism does not impact surrounding environments in any way.
False
Explore the future outlook for the cruise industry in terms of demand and profitability, as well as the various forms and uses of ferry services around the world. Learn about the impact of rising oil prices on the cruise industry and the role of ferries in urban transportation and tourism.
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