The Benefits of Tourism for Host Countries
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The Benefits of Tourism for Host Countries

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According to Fig. 2.1, what percentage of jobs worldwide were created by tourism in 2019?

  • 5.2%
  • 10.3% (correct)
  • 14.6%
  • 7.8%

    • What are the economic benefits of tourism mentioned in the text?

  • Heritage conservation
  • Income and job opportunities (correct)
  • Cultural exchange
  • Improved infrastructure

    • How does tourism contribute to the economic growth of host countries?

  • By bringing huge amounts of foreign exchange (correct)
  • By promoting cultural exchange
  • By improving infrastructure
  • By conserving heritage

    • What can governments obtain more of as tourism prospers?

    <p>Tax revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the social benefits of tourism mentioned in the text?

    <p>Increased income of local people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Thailand invest in to support tourism development and improve the living environment?

    <p>Transport facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tourism promote in terms of heritage conservation?

    <p>Historic buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did governments use the increased tax revenue from tourism to improve?

    <p>Infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tourism create in terms of job opportunities?

    <p>Abundant job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did tourism contribute to the global GDP in 2019?

    <p>10.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cultural benefit of tourism?

    <p>Setting up national parks and nature reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one environmental benefit of tourism?

    <p>Reduction of pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country mentioned in the text conserves precious wildlife habitats through nature reserves?

    <p>Kenya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which host countries benefit economically from tourism?

    <p>Increased income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one societal benefit of tourism?

    <p>Improvement in standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one impact of tourism on host countries mentioned in the text?

    <p>Negative impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one cultural benefit of tourism mentioned in the text?

    <p>Conservation of cultural heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which host countries can protect the natural environment for tourism?

    <p>Setting up national parks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which tourists can contribute to the cultural benefits of tourism?

    <p>Deepened understanding of different cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which host countries can use tax revenue from tourism?

    <p>Conservation of cultural heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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