10 Questions
According to the World Tourism Organization, how do they define tourism?
Traveling to places outside their usual environment for leisure and not less than 24 hours, business and other purposes
What are the two main types of tourism?
Domestic and international
What factors contributed to the decline in tourism numbers between 2008 and 2009?
Strong economic slowdown and outbreak of the H1N1 influenza virus
What impact does international tourism have on a country's balance of payments?
It has both incoming and outgoing implications
What event put an abrupt end to the growth of tourism?
COVID-19 pandemic
Which of the following best describes tourism according to the World Tourism Organization?
Travel for pleasure or business
What is the duration of travel that the World Tourism Organization considers as tourism?
Not more than one consecutive year
What are the two main types of tourism?
Domestic and international
What factors contributed to the decline in tourism numbers between 2008 and 2009?
Strong economic slowdown and H1N1 influenza virus outbreak
What impact does international tourism have on a country's balance of payments?
Both incoming and outgoing implications
Study Notes
Definition of Tourism
- According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism is defined as the movement of people to places outside their normal environment for more than 24 hours and not more than one year for leisure, business, and other purposes.
Types of Tourism
- The two main types of tourism are:
- Inbound tourism (international visitors coming to a country)
- Outbound tourism (residents of a country traveling to another country)
Decline in Tourism Numbers (2008-2009)
- The decline in tourism numbers between 2008 and 2009 was contributed to by:
- The global financial crisis
- The outbreak of the influenza A (H1N1) pandemic
Impact on Balance of Payments
- International tourism has a positive impact on a country's balance of payments as it:
- Generates foreign exchange earnings
- Increases the demand for local goods and services
Event Affecting Tourism Growth
- The 9/11 terrorist attacks put an abrupt end to the growth of tourism.
Test your knowledge about tourism with this informative quiz! From the basics of travel and accommodation to the different types of tourism, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself and learn fascinating facts about the global tourism industry.
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