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Which factor is essential for determining tourist accessibility?
Which factor is essential for determining tourist accessibility?
- Convenient transport options (correct)
- Availability of luxury accommodations
- Local cultural experiences
- Reputation of the destination
Which of the following best describes the role of travel agents in tourism?
Which of the following best describes the role of travel agents in tourism?
- They provide financial backing for tourism
- They manage tourist destinations
- They act as distributors of tourism products (correct)
- They create and organize tourism packages
What is a characteristic of tourism that distinguishes it from conventional products?
What is a characteristic of tourism that distinguishes it from conventional products?
- Tourism products are primarily digital in nature
- Tourism products are boring and static
- Tourism products cannot be brought to the consumer (correct)
- Tourism products are consumed in a physical space
In what way is the tourism industry characterized as labor-intensive?
In what way is the tourism industry characterized as labor-intensive?
What kind of accommodations might some tourists provide for themselves?
What kind of accommodations might some tourists provide for themselves?
What describes an independent tour?
What describes an independent tour?
What is a defining characteristic of a package tour?
What is a defining characteristic of a package tour?
A tourist product is primarily defined as:
A tourist product is primarily defined as:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tourist product?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tourist product?
Which type of tour involves traveling alone to a destination?
Which type of tour involves traveling alone to a destination?
What is meant by the term 'inclusive tour'?
What is meant by the term 'inclusive tour'?
What is a defining feature of a tourist product regarding its standard and quality?
What is a defining feature of a tourist product regarding its standard and quality?
What is the primary factor driving the psychological attraction of a tourist product?
What is the primary factor driving the psychological attraction of a tourist product?
Which of the following describes the supply of tourist products?
Which of the following describes the supply of tourist products?
Which option best explains why package tours might appeal to tourists?
Which option best explains why package tours might appeal to tourists?
What type of attraction is categorized based on the destination itself having inherent appeal?
What type of attraction is categorized based on the destination itself having inherent appeal?
How does the success of a tourist destination depend upon its basic factors?
How does the success of a tourist destination depend upon its basic factors?
Which of the following locations is NOT classified as a tourist destination?
Which of the following locations is NOT classified as a tourist destination?
What distinguishes event attraction from site attraction?
What distinguishes event attraction from site attraction?
Which of these factors does NOT impact the success of a tourist destination?
Which of these factors does NOT impact the success of a tourist destination?
What is a characteristic of tourist products regarding pricing?
What is a characteristic of tourist products regarding pricing?
What is the primary focus of this course in relation to tourism and hospitality?
What is the primary focus of this course in relation to tourism and hospitality?
Which of the following is NOT an intended learning outcome of the course?
Which of the following is NOT an intended learning outcome of the course?
How does the course intend to enhance knowledge of the tourism industry?
How does the course intend to enhance knowledge of the tourism industry?
What is a significant aspect of the tourism industry's impact mentioned in the course?
What is a significant aspect of the tourism industry's impact mentioned in the course?
Which principle is emphasized for improving tourism and hospitality services?
Which principle is emphasized for improving tourism and hospitality services?
What moral aspect does the course encourage students to emulate?
What moral aspect does the course encourage students to emulate?
Which capability is essential for students to develop during the course?
Which capability is essential for students to develop during the course?
What is a key aspect of dealing with colleagues and tourists mentioned in the course?
What is a key aspect of dealing with colleagues and tourists mentioned in the course?
What is the duration that defines a tourist's stay in a country other than their usual residence?
What is the duration that defines a tourist's stay in a country other than their usual residence?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tourism?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tourism?
How does the term 'hospitality' relate to the Latin word 'hospitare'?
How does the term 'hospitality' relate to the Latin word 'hospitare'?
What is the primary intention of a tourist's movement?
What is the primary intention of a tourist's movement?
What differentiates tourists from individuals on business trips?
What differentiates tourists from individuals on business trips?
What are the two essential elements of tourism?
What are the two essential elements of tourism?
Which of the following correctly describes a tourist's visit?
Which of the following correctly describes a tourist's visit?
What defines the hospitality experience for a guest?
What defines the hospitality experience for a guest?
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Study Notes
Tourism Definition
- Tourism is temporary short-term movement of people to a destination outside of their normal living and working area
- It can include activities during their stay at said destination
Hospitality Definition
- Hospitality is derived from the Latin word hospitare, meaning 'to receive as a guest'
- A host is prepared to meet a guest's basic requirements while the guest is away from home
Characteristics of Tourism
- Tourism is a complex mix of phenomena and relationships
- Journey and stay are separate essential elements of tourism
- Journey is dynamic, stay is static
- Movement to and from a destination outside normal residence and work is temporary and short-term, meant to return
- Not connected to paid work, employment, business, or vocational reasons
Tourist Definition
- A tourist visits a country other than their usual residence for a period of at least 24 hours
- Tourists are classified as temporary visitors staying for at least 24 hours
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