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Which of the following correctly defines outbound tourism

  • Foreign travelers visiting another country
  • Travels within the borders of your home country
  • Residents of one country travel to another country (correct)

What are three key components of the tourism definition in the modern world

  • Expenditure - leisure purposes -movement and mobility.
  • Shopping- Movement and mobility- Gaining experiences
  • Movement and mobility - any reason or purpose for travel - Expenditure (correct)
  • Visiting family - movement and mobility - Gaining experiences

How my proximity tourism challenge the definition of tourist and tourism

  • The requirements of distance and mobility (correct)
  • The expenditure
  • The goal or reason for traveling
  • The activities experienced by tourists

Which tourism sector contributes the most to gdp

<p>Transportation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of gentrification in tourism developments

<p>Displacement of local communities due to tourism related issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options correctly defined stakeholder theory

<p>A perspective on capitalism that claims businesses that have better relationships with all stakeholders, not just shareholders, are more profitable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which are the mandatory components of corporate social responsibility

<p>Economic (A), Legal (B), Ethical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the differences between shareholders and stakeholders

<p>Not all stakeholders are shareholders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is csr also referred to as conscious capitalism. Select Multiple answers.

<p>Because it prioritizes making a profit by doing the right thing (A), Because it prioritizes growth through building ethical relationships and popularity among the public (B), Because it helps the corporation build a better reputation through philanthropic projects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify three key differences between corporate social responsibility (csr) and social entrepreneurship (tse).

<p>CSR is typically for large and international businesses. It encourages corporations to earn profit by doing the right thing, while prioritizing profit and growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What individuals or groups may have been overlooked as potential stakeholders in CSR and TSE?

<p>Non humans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best defines the characteristics of mass tourism

<p>Mass tourism involves standardized packages to popular destinations at lower packages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are key components of alternative tourism?

<p>Following different tourism model (A), lower carrying capacity. (B), Centralizing the environment (C), Centralizing host communities (D), Following sustainability and ethical values (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are common issues linked to mass tourism

<p>High consumption and waste (B), Cultural Degradation (D), Gentrification (@), Biodiversity loss (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following might be the social or environmental benefits of mass tourism?

<p>It provides affordable tourism services, allowing lower income people to visit popular destinations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential social or environmental costs associated with ecotourism?

<p>Cultural degradation in culturally unique areas. (B), Seasonality of services (C), Not following the carrying capacity (D), pollution of intact places (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of a destination management organization DMO

<p>An organization focused on promoting a destination in managing tourism related activities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Please match the six stages of the tourism area lifecycle TALC In order.

<p>Exploration = one Decline or rejuvenation = six<br /> Development Involvement = three two Consolidation Stagnation = four five</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of the TALC do external organizations start to provide larger and more modern facilities to Supersede locally provided ones

<p>Development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of capitalism?

<p>Freedom of exchange (C), Competitive market (D), Private ownership (A), Advocate for limited government involvement (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two more characteristics of capitalism

<p>Follow the laws of supply and demand (A), Conceptualizing human as rational (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between neoliberalism and capitalism? Select all that apply.

<p>Neoliberalism more aggressively insists on reducing control over the market, advocating for minimal state intervention and greater market autonomy (B), Neoliberalism advocates for the global exchange of goods, services and capital (C), It creates policies that reduce governmental control over the market, promoting deregulation and free market principles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sustainability

<p>Strategies that help humans reduce the harms of development while meeting the current and future generations needs for a fair society, a healthy environment and economic well being (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following definitions correctly represent sustainable development based on the triple bottom line?

<p>A tourism development is sustainable if it meets the needs of people, including locals, the environment and businesses generating profit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following definitions correctly represents anthropocentrism in tourism

<p>It is a belief that humans are the most important and the only actors whose benefits should be considered in the development of tourism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does earth overshoot day imply, Select all that apply.

<p>It implies how anthropocentrism can enforce environmental issues (C), It implies how humans have been careless about the natural limits. (A), It implies unethical consumption and production in human society. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key differences between global warming and climate change?

<p>Global warming refers specifically to the increase in Earth's average surface temperature, while climate change includes broader changes in weather patterns, sea levels and Ecosystems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can tourism stakeholders better collaborate with other sectors to enhance climate change mitigation efforts. Select all that apply

<p>Hold periodic public deliberation on climate priorities (A), Set realistic targets (B), Acknowledge tourism's contribution to the cause and mitigation efforts (C), Identify technologies that can be adopted to enhance mitigation efforts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are characteristics of technosocially mediated agencies

<p>They are capable of learning understanding predicting and making decisions (B), They are capable of analyzing large sets of data (D), They use information from all online platforms such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How enforcing the delegation of responsibilities can be helpful to tourism development

<p>It guides the development of appropriate ai's and algorithms (A), It promotes fairer and more detailed regulations for tourism companies, programmers and users (B), It advocates for specific and comprehensive ethical training for algorithms in ai systems used in tourism (C), It helps the tourism sector anticipate and prepare for potential impacts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are ways tourism perpetuates colonialism? (Multiple Selection)

<p>Indigenous cultures are showcased as exotic attractions for Safari tourists, where performers are sometimes paid a small fee to perform dances and wear traditional attire. (A), Prioritizing tourism profits over the needs of local communities. (C), Tourism destinations where foreign investors control much of the tourism industry, with profits largely benefiting overseas companies rather than local communities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the differences between neocolonialism, post colonialism and colonialism?

<p>Colonialism - The direct control and interference by a country in the political, economic and cultural affairs of another territory; Postcolonialism - The creation and perpetuation of cultural stereotypes through the production of knowledge; Neocolonialism - The indirect influence over another country's affairs through economic domination. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are characteristics of binary thinking?

<p>The tendency to view things in strictly black and white terms, often ignoring the nuances and complexities that exist within any given situation. (A), It involves categorizing concepts, people or ideas into two opposing and mutually exclusive groups without considering the possibility of a spectrum or middle ground. (B), It allocates power to one side of the binary while suppressing the other group. (C), symbolized by &quot;/&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does orientalism function?

<p>It creates stereotypes about eastern cultures. (A), It is a regime of truth that misrepresents the truth about eastern cultures. (B), It functions through othering and alienating Western cultures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the issues associated with platform mediated tourism?

<p>Lowering residents quality of life. (A), Seasonal and competitive working conditions. (B), Overcrowded infrastructure and urban structure. (D), Abuse of rules and regulations by operators due to normative loopholes. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following do you think are the place of locals leisure and cultural practices in tourism?

<p>diversification of tourism services (C), increasing the authenticity of the tourism activities (D), increasing cultural exchange (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common marketing practices in the tourism industry?

<p>Creating demand for the tourism activities (A), promoting the destination (B), maintaining sales of tourism products (D), analyzing consumers' values and culture (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are more common marketing practices in the tourism industry?

<p>offering promotions (A), designing and planning for distribution of products (B), communicating with customers pre and post travel through various channels (C), pricing (D), communicating the organizations values and goals to the public and target groups (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are the marketing contributions to unsustainable tourism practices?

<p>The commodification of culture and places. (A), unethical Production and consumption of tourism services and products. (B), Misrepresentation of culture and people. (orientalism) (C), over tourism results in the degradation of natural places and gentrification. (@), Greenwashing. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes greenwashing?

<p>Greenwashing is the practice of making misleading claims such as false, vague or weak commitments about the environmental benefits of a tourism product or service. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main reasons behind green hushing?

<p>to protect themselves from skeptical and cynical consumers. (A), to avoid customers thinking the business is expensive. (B), to increase the number of potential customers. (C), To avoid being accused of greenwashing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are key components of sustainability marketing?

<p>Building and maintaining sustainable relationships with customers., the social environment and the natural environment. (A), Fundamental shift in consumer communication styles. (B), attracting consumers with heart and stories such as discussing the consumer's contribution to society and the environment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the following describes host gaze correctly?

<p>The way local communities perceive interpret and react to tourists based on their behavior, nationality and economic status. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes tourists gaze correctly?

<p>The way tourists perceive and interpret destinations is influenced by marketing materials and media. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the following are the tourist gaze contributions to unsustainable tourism practices?

<p>The power imbalance between hosts and tourists for local communities often cater to tourists desires at the expense of their own needs and values. (B), The formation of mass tourism and overtourism leading to environmental degradation and social strain on destinations. (C), Minimizing the authenticity of tourism experiences by shaping them to meet tourist expectations, rather than preserving their true cultural significance. (D), The commodification of culture and places such as indigenous cultures being staged for tourist consumption. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are the host gaze contributions to unsustainable tourism practices?

<p>Abuse and unfair treatment of tourists such as overcharging scams or discrimination based on nationality or perceived wealth. (A), Increasing conflict between tourists and host due to resentment, misunderstandings or negative perceptions of visitors. (D), Minimizing the authenticity of tourism experiences by altering cultural practices to meet tourists' expectations. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of degrowth tourism?

<p>A social theory and movement that challenges growth-driven sustainability agendas such as SDG 8 and SDG 12 by advocating for a society that lives better with less and reducing the negative impacts of overtourism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the impacts of degrowth on tourism?

<p>Promoting socioeconomic approaches that minimize production and consumption and tourism. (A), Reconsidering the role of demarketing and social marketing in shaping tourism production and consumption. (C), Designing tourism activities toward more sustainable approaches. (D), supporting an entire rethinking of the tourism phenomenon. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of localizing tourism?

<p>Emphasizing greater attention to equity and recognizing the social capacities of the tourism sector. (A), empowering local communities. (B), advocating against homogenization, alienation and the impacts of modernization and globalization. (C), Demanding the government to involve communities and enforce justice and decision-making, planning and Implementation of tourism developments. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of socializing tourism?

<p>States must prioritize local communities and businesses benefits over multinational corporations. (A), Non governmental organizations and alternative business models such as social enterprises should be supported by the state to facilitate their engagement with the public good. (B), Forms of tourism and activities such as educational tourism that reinforce the public good should be supported. (D), The privatization of public assets such as national parks and protected areas should be stopped. (@), Ethical concerns in tourism and hospitality industries, particularly issues related to labour forces such as minimum wage and exploitation, should be addressed and prevented. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of regenerative tourism?

<p>A logical progression to sustainable tourism that promotes creating a positive impact, rather than just minimizing negative impact. (B), A framework that integrates western science and indigenous perspectives, knowledge systems and practices. (C), Evaluating tourism successes based on human values such as compassion, trust, generosity, integrity, honesty and courage, as well as the well being of destinations and host communities. (D), Rethinking non-human/human relationships and addressing environmental issues associated with tourism. (@), Encouraging diverse economic frameworks such as indigenous businesses, circular economy models and reconsidering tourism's relationship with capitalism. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the truth and reconciliation commission in Canada aim to advance reconciliation?

<p>By publishing a six volume report with 94 calls to action to build a renewed relationship with indigenous peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect and partnership. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the ways in which reconciliation tourism attempts to advance reconciliation in the society?

<p>by targeting context where racial and colonial historical traumas undermine communal mental and social well being. (A), By using tourism as a means of reducing conflicts and constructing linkages between groups. (B), By promoting volunteer tourism activities and using tourism practices for creating peace. (D), By creating a conversation where the victims can elaborate on their experiences and emotions. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the ways in which decolonizing tourism attempts to advance reconciliation in a society?

<p>By centering indigenous voices narrative and perspectives and tourism experiences. (A), By fostering equitable partnerships between indigenous communities and tourism stakeholders. (B), by challenging colonial narratives and addressing historical injustices through educational tourism. (D), by challenging the privilege of Eurocentrism of knowledge by engaging with locals and indigenous knowledge systems. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the issues associated with tourism movements attempting to advance reconciliation?

<p>The risk of cultural appropriation and exploitation of indigenous cultures. And following a growth in profit driven culture and model instead of prioritizing reconciliation in community well being. (A), limited involvement of indigenous communities in decision making processes. (B), over commercialization of reconciliation narratives for profit. (C), incorporating indigenity into existing settler colonial structures rather than establishing an indigenous centred project of truth, telling, acknowledging harm and providing for justice. (D), Censorship of truth and dark history of colonialization to please and attract tourists. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can indigenous led tourism advance reconciliation?

<p>by adopting a decolonial approach that supports foregrounding indigenous knowledge systems. (B), by promoting community ownership and control over tourism planning development practices and businesses. (C), By encouraging diverse economic frameworks such as indigenous businesses and fostering the resurgence of indigenous culture rituals that are appropriate for non indigenous to learn about. (D), By ensuring tourism practices involve indigenous self-determination. (@), By regenerating relationships between indigenous communities and settlers. (@)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are youth an important group to engage in tourism development?

<p>Their perspective has often been overlooked. (A), They're one of the key stakeholders. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of activities do youth demonstrate in advancing inclusivity in tourism for social and climate change?

<p>demonstrating courage. (D), leading and initiating change. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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