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?

Income and social status Signup and view all the answers

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

Technological advancements Signup and view all the answers

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

It requires balancing economic benefits with living alongside strangers Signup and view all the answers

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

Club members get cheaper travel opportunities Signup and view all the answers

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

Exclusive airplane for a group traveling to the same destination Signup and view all the answers

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

Tours cater to individuals interested in particular activities like golf or skiing Signup and view all the answers

Which preference of the International Tourist has changed over time?

Demand for relaxation over activity Signup and view all the answers

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

From group travel dependence to solo traveling Signup and view all the answers

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

Increases desire for travel among better-educated individuals Signup and view all the answers

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

Organized Mass Tourist Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Individual Mass Tourist from other tourist types?

Has control over time and itinerary Signup and view all the answers

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

Demand for activity-oriented travel Signup and view all the answers

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

The Explorer Signup and view all the answers

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

Familiarity with the environment Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the Drifter's approach to travel?

Goes farthest away from accustomed ways of life of own country Signup and view all the answers

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

Acquiring personal autonomy Signup and view all the answers

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

The Explorer Signup and view all the answers

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

Conformity and order Signup and view all the answers

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

Control over time and itinerary Signup and view all the answers

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

They are moving away to new destinations Signup and view all the answers

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

They are not very concerned about attire and behavior Signup and view all the answers