Tourism and Hospitality S4-6 Overview

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Which of these subjects are related to tourism? (Select all that apply)

Information Technology (correct)
History (correct)
Religious Studies (correct)
Geography (correct)
Economics (correct)
Art
Sociology

What are the three main layers that radiate from the center of an Integrated Model of Tourism?

Travellers, Tourism Promoters, Tourism Service Suppliers

Which of these is NOT cited as a political factor that can positively impact the development of tourism?

Government support for tourism
Investment in tourism-related Infrastructure
Political instability (correct)
Open travel visa policies

The rise of the internet has had minimal impact on the tourism industry.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these are listed as common forms of travel based on traveler's purposes of visiting a destination? (Select all that apply)

Religious (A), Medical (B), Cultural (D), Business (E), Leisure (F) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for people to go sightseeing? (Select all that apply)

To explore, for self education, for self-esteem. Signup and view all the answers

Which three of these are considered as characteristics of business tourism? (Select all that apply)

Business tourists frequently travel to large cities or industrial centers. (A), Business travelers take relatively short but frequent trips. (B), Business tourists may require different services, such as communication or secretarial service. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Ecotourism?

To travel to natural areas while minimizing impact on the environment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the UNWTO definition, tourism includes trips within one's usual environment.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a Tourist according to UNWTO guidelines?

A person travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for less than 24 hours for leisure or business purposes not entering the economic and legal territory. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of tourists with their respective descriptions by Cohen's Classification.

Organized Mass Tourist = The least adventurous tourists and spend most of their time in their comfortable ‘environmental bubble’ throughout their trip. Individual Mass Tourist = This type of tourist is similar to the Organized Mass Tourist, except that the tour is not entirely fixed. The tourist has a certain amount of control over his/her time and itinerary. Explorer = This type of tourist arranges their trips alone. They try to go somewhere unusual, but still look for comfortable sleeping places and reliable means of transportation. They retain some of the basic routines and comforts of their native way of life. Drifter = This type of tourist goes further away from the ‘environmental bubble’ and from the accustomed ways of life in their home countries. They keep away from any kind of connection with the tourism establishment. Signup and view all the answers

According to Plog's Classification, which type of tourist prefers to return to familiar travel destinations where they can relax and know what types of food and activity to expect?

Psychocentric (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term ‘environmental bubble’ in the context of Cohen’s Classification of Tourists?

The environmental bubble is a bubble of familiarity. It is a safety net that reduces the level of strangeness in visiting a destination to an acceptable level. This reduces risk while maximizing benefits. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ‘organized mass tourists’ and ‘individual mass tourists’ in Cohen’s Classification?

The organized mass tourist has almost no decisions on their trip. The itinerary and attractions are fixed. The individual mass tourist has a certain amount of control over their time and itinerary. They can deviate from the set plans. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these are listed as ‘Pull Factors’ in the push-pull theory of travel motivations?

Safety and security. (B), All kinds of good food (E) Signup and view all the answers

The tourism industry’s PLC is often complicated and may not follow the typical evolutionary pattern.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three aspects of a standard PLC?

Introduction, Growth, Maturity, Decline Signup and view all the answers

According to Butler’s Destination Life Cycle model, what are the five stages that a destination progresses through?

Exploration, Involvement, Development, Consolidation, Stagnation, Post-stagnation Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of tourists who are still fairly new to traveling and prefer comfortable, familiar travel experiences?

Near-allocentric (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the tourism industry's practice and policy of developing attractions, facilities, and services in a way that balances economic opportunities with cultural and natural sensitivities of a destination?

Destination Planning (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of destination planning according to the text?

Maximizing profit for tourism businesses (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the five types of carrying capacity?

Physical, Environmental, Psychological, Economical, Social-cultural Signup and view all the answers

Define ‘environmental carrying capacity’ in the context of tourism?

Irreparable physical damage begins to occur when the environmental carrying capacity of a destination is exceeded. This is especially true in destinations where nature represents a key attraction. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sectors is NOT included in the ‘private sectors’ within the tourism industry?

Government (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the stages of a tourist's travel experience with the corresponding sectors involved:

Setting up arrangements = Travel services, e.g. tour operators and travel agents Getting you there = Transport operators At the destination = Hospitality, i.e. accommodation and food and beverage, Tourism services, e.g foreign exchange, retail shops, attractions, business facilities Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is travel?

Travel encompasses all journeys between different locations for any purpose and duration, including leisure, work, residence, study, or simply passing through a country without stopping.

What defines tourism?

Tourism refers to temporary, short-term travel to destinations outside a person's usual environment for leisure, business, or other purposes, not for work within the visited place.

Who is a tourist?

A tourist is someone who travels to a destination outside their usual residence and workplace, staying for at least 24 hours but less than a year. Their primary purpose is not work but leisure, business, or other personal reasons.

What is domestic tourism?

Domestic tourism involves trips made by local residents within their own country. For instance, a resident of New York City taking a business trip to Los Angeles.