Manila Tourist Guide Tips

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What is a major concern for tour guides in Manila?

Overcrowding of tourist attractions

Substantial traffic in the metro (correct)

Unfamiliarity with navigating the city

Lack of tourist vehicles available

What should tour guides do when conducting sightseeing and immersive tours in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)?

Both a and b (correct)

Focus on rural destinations and trekking areas

Avoid physical invasions and socio-cultural disruptions

Gain the trust of tribe members and consult with them

What type of attractions are tourists more inclined to visit in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)?

Monumental parks and museums

Rural destinations and trekking areas (correct)

Ancestral sites and culinary experiences

Modern clubs and casinos

What is required for tour guiding in the Ilocos Region?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) described as in the passage?

A mountainous region with a melting pot of ethnic tribes and cultures (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the Ilocos Region (Region I) known for?

Its rich culture and delectable cuisine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tourism involves physical activity while engaging with nature?

Adventure tourism (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of health and wellness tourism?

Maintaining or restoring the health and well-being of the traveler (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does wildlife tourism contribute to conservation efforts?

It helps in the restoration of wildlife habitats. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of an attraction according to the text?

It is a designated permanent resource that is controlled and managed. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tourism involves experiencing a community's cultural environments, traditions, and lifestyle?

Cultural and heritage tourism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT typically included in health and wellness tourism?

Backpacking and camping (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a tour guide in the regions described?

To explore creative narratives in telling the region's story (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the MIMAROPA region described in the text?

Centuries-old churches and volcanoes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary attraction in the Bicol region according to the text?

Mt. Mayon Volcano (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge for tour guides in the MIMAROPA region?

Navigating the region's geography (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a tourist attraction in the text?

Manila Bay (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of tour guides in the Bicol region according to the text?

Outgoing and versatile (B) Signup and view all the answers