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What is a key factor in the competitive tourism industry that helps create a superior tourist experience?
What is a key factor in the competitive tourism industry that helps create a superior tourist experience?
Why is it imperative for tour guides to understand the characteristics of the tourism product?
Why is it imperative for tour guides to understand the characteristics of the tourism product?
In the tourism industry, what is a major contributor to the global process of change and development?
In the tourism industry, what is a major contributor to the global process of change and development?
What is seen as a global activity that requires practitioners to understand the pace of change?
What is seen as a global activity that requires practitioners to understand the pace of change?
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What has led to the raising of standards in facilities available to tourists?
What has led to the raising of standards in facilities available to tourists?
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Why do countries, states, and regions compete with each other in the tourism industry?
Why do countries, states, and regions compete with each other in the tourism industry?
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What are the two types of amenities mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of amenities mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a facility important for a sea-side resort?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a facility important for a sea-side resort?
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What do large hotels and convention centers offer in the context of business tourism?
What do large hotels and convention centers offer in the context of business tourism?
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Which of the following is considered a perishable tourism product according to the text?
Which of the following is considered a perishable tourism product according to the text?
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What type of tourism product are services like conference planning and management?
What type of tourism product are services like conference planning and management?
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What is essential for a tourist to reach their destination?
What is essential for a tourist to reach their destination?
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What is an example of a man-made amenity mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a man-made amenity mentioned in the text?
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Which factor plays an important role in a tourist's choice of destination?
Which factor plays an important role in a tourist's choice of destination?
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According to the World Tourism Organization, how does a person qualify as a tourist?
According to the World Tourism Organization, how does a person qualify as a tourist?
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What complements tourist attractions according to the text?
What complements tourist attractions according to the text?
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Why does easy accessibility play a key role in the growth of tourist movements?
Why does easy accessibility play a key role in the growth of tourist movements?
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How has the range and type of accommodation changed in the past half-century?
How has the range and type of accommodation changed in the past half-century?
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Why is Heterogeneous Tourism considered different from manufactured products?
Why is Heterogeneous Tourism considered different from manufactured products?
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Why can't a package tour or flight on an aircraft be consistent at all times?
Why can't a package tour or flight on an aircraft be consistent at all times?
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What makes services, such as tourism products, difficult to standardize?
What makes services, such as tourism products, difficult to standardize?
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Why do tourists visit certain destinations solely based on the accommodation available?
Why do tourists visit certain destinations solely based on the accommodation available?
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What is one of the objectives of tour guides according to the text?
What is one of the objectives of tour guides according to the text?
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Why is it important for tour guides to holistically understand the tourism product?
Why is it important for tour guides to holistically understand the tourism product?
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What distinguishes a tourist product from a manufactured product?
What distinguishes a tourist product from a manufactured product?
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Why do hotels and transport organizations offer heavy discounts during off-season?
Why do hotels and transport organizations offer heavy discounts during off-season?
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What happens to the ownership of services like hotel rooms and airline tickets when they are purchased?
What happens to the ownership of services like hotel rooms and airline tickets when they are purchased?
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Why is it said that tourist products are perishable?
Why is it said that tourist products are perishable?
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What can a consumer do with services like hotel rooms and airline tickets?
What can a consumer do with services like hotel rooms and airline tickets?
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How does buying a taxi ride differ from purchasing a car according to the text?
How does buying a taxi ride differ from purchasing a car according to the text?
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