Sociology of Tourism and Its Social Effects
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What is one of the social effects of tourism mentioned in the text?

  • Promoting isolation and segregation
  • Enhancing economic competition
  • Creating cultural homogeneity
  • Facilitating interactions between people from different cultures (correct)

How do younger people's recreational preferences differ from the elderly?

  • Younger people prefer passive forms of recreation
  • Elderly individuals opt for more active recreational activities (correct)
  • Both younger and elderly individuals prefer similar recreational activities
  • Recreational preferences are not influenced by age

How do higher income tourists differ from lower-income tourists in terms of their travel behavior?

  • Lower-income tourists prefer exclusive travel destinations
  • Lower-income tourists stay longer at destinations (correct)
  • Higher income tourists tend to spend less per day
  • Higher income tourists travel less frequently

Which socio-economic variable influences tourists' recreational activities according to the text?

<p>Income and social status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the social effect of tourism?

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

In what way does tourism affect the behavior of the host population?

<p>It requires balancing economic benefits with living alongside strangers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Travel Clubs according to the text?

<p>Club members get cheaper travel opportunities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of airline group arrangements, what does charter service provide?

<p>Exclusive airplane for a group traveling to the same destination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of Special Interest Tours mentioned in the text?

<p>Tours cater to individuals interested in particular activities like golf or skiing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which preference of the International Tourist has changed over time?

<p>Demand for relaxation over activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have preferences of the International Tourist shifted from past to present according to the text?

<p>From group travel dependence to solo traveling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does education play in relation to travel according to the text?

<p>Increases desire for travel among better-educated individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tourist prefers a familiar environment and buys a package tour with a fixed itinerary?

<p>Organized Mass Tourist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Individual Mass Tourist from other tourist types?

<p>Has control over time and itinerary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has greatly increased in the travel industry according to the text?

<p>Demand for activity-oriented travel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tourist type tries to associate with the people visited and speak their language?

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

Which factor tends to influence most first-time international tourists when choosing a destination?

<p>Familiarity with the environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the Drifter's approach to travel?

<p>Goes farthest away from accustomed ways of life of own country (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the emerging preference among a group of modern tourists regarding their leisure time?

<p>Acquiring personal autonomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tourist does not adopt completely the lifestyle of the host country?

<p>The Explorer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did traditional tourists in the past seek in their holiday experiences?

<p>Conformity and order (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets the Individual Mass Tourist apart from the Organized Mass Tourist?

<p>Control over time and itinerary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current attitude of modern tourists towards traditional resorts?

<p>They are moving away to new destinations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have the preferences of modern international tourists changed regarding clothing and behavior on holiday?

<p>They are not very concerned about attire and behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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