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.

    <p>False</p> 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)

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

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

    <p>To explore, for self education, for self-esteem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Business tourists frequently travel to large cities or industrial centers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Ecotourism?

    <p>To travel to natural areas while minimizing impact on the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>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.</p> 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Safety and security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What are the three aspects of a standard PLC?

    <p>Introduction, Growth, Maturity, Decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exploration, Involvement, Development, Consolidation, Stagnation, Post-stagnation</p> 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?

    <p>Near-allocentric</p> 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?

    <p>Destination Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maximizing profit for tourism businesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five types of carrying capacity?

    <p>Physical, Environmental, Psychological, Economical, Social-cultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Tourism

    • A learning and teaching resource for senior secondary tourism and hospitality studies (S4-6)
    • Published by the Personal, Social and Humanities Education Section of the Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau (EDB)
    • Aims to support teachers in implementing the Senior Secondary THS Curriculum
    • Helps teachers understand the features and requirements of the THS Curriculum
    • The resource is in line with the Tourism and Hospitality Studies Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4-6) (2007) with updates in November 2015
    • The objective of the resource is to enhance students' understanding of various aspects of the tourism industry
    • The resource includes activities facilitating different generic skills

    Contents

    • Introduction to Tourism
    • Travel and Tourism as an Integrated Discipline
    • Integrated Model of Tourism
    • Key Elements in the Integrated Model of Tourism
    • Factors that Encourage/Prohibit the Development of Tourism
    • History of Tourism
    • Careers in the Tourism Sector
    • Job Opportunities
    • Career Development
    • Meaning of Travel, Tourism and Tourist
    • Concepts and Definitions of Travel, Tourism and Tourist
    • Definitions of travel, tourism and excursion
    • United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Definitions of Tourist
    • Trip Purpose
    • Forms of Travel
    • Classification of Tourists
    • Cohen's Classification
    • Plog's Classification
    • Tourist's Codes of Behaviour and Concerned Issues (Risk)
    • Tourist's Codes of Behaviour
    • Concerned Issues/ Risks While Traveling
    • Tourists with Special Needs
    • Travel Motivations and Tourist Flows
    • Travel Motivations
    • Theories of Travel Motivations
    • Concept of Tourist Flows
    • Tourism Products – Attractions and Destination
    • Tourism Products
    • Planning of Tourism Products and Destinations
    • Product Life Cycle (PLC) and Its Applications in Tourism
    • Application of PLC - Analyzing a Tourism Product
    • Role and Importance of Planning in Destination Development
    • Carrying Capacity
    • Types of Carrying Capacity
    • Physical carrying capacity
    • Environmental carrying capacity
    • Psychological or perceptual carrying capacity
    • Different Sectors of the Tourism Industry and Their Roles
    • Classification of Sectors and Their Linkages
    • Private Sectors
    • Hospitality
    • Transportation
    • Attractions
    • Intermediaries
    • Other Private Sector Facilitators
    • Public Sectors
    • Government
    • Tourism Organizations
    • Other Public Sector Facilitators
    • Different Sectors of the Tourism Industry and Their Roles
    • Private Sectors
    • Hospitality
    • Transportation
    • Intermediaries
    • Other Private Sector Facilitators
    • Public Sectors
    • Government
    • Tourism Organizations
    • Other Public Sector Facilitators
    • The Meaning of “Travel”, “Tourism” and “Tourist”
    • Role and Functions of Travel Agencies
    • What Does a Travel Planner Do?
    • Product Knowledge Required by a Travel Agent
    • Travel Agencies
    • Tour Operators
    • Other Private Sector Facilitators- Travel-related Services
    • Travel Insurance
    • Foreign Exchange
    • Credit Cards
    • Retail Shops and Restaurants
    • Travel Publications (Electronic Publications with the Use of Apps)
    • Different Sectors of the Tourism Industry and Their Roles
    • Public Sectors
    • Major Roles of Government in Tourism Development
    • Planning and Facilitating Tourism
    • Control and Supervision of Tourism
    • Direct Ownership of Components of the Tourism Industry
    • Promoting Tourism to Home and Overseas Markets
    • Key International Tourism Organizations
    • United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
    • Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
    • The Different Sectors of the Tourism Industry and Their Roles
    • Case Study – Da Nang, Vietnam

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    This resource serves as a comprehensive guide for teachers and students involved in the Senior Secondary Tourism and Hospitality Studies curriculum. It covers key elements of tourism, integrated models, and enhances understanding through various activities. Aimed at fostering skills necessary in the tourism industry, this resource is essential for effective curriculum delivery.

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