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Which of the following academic subjects is NOT directly related to tourism?
Which of the following academic subjects is NOT directly related to tourism?
Political stability is a minor factor in the development of tourism.
Political stability is a minor factor in the development of tourism.
False
Who are the primary individuals that tourism service suppliers provide services to?
Who are the primary individuals that tourism service suppliers provide services to?
Travellers
The __________ factors include demographic trends and social changes affecting tourism products.
The __________ factors include demographic trends and social changes affecting tourism products.
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Match the following elements with their descriptions:
Match the following elements with their descriptions:
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What type of tourist arranges their own trip and prefers to try speaking the local language?
What type of tourist arranges their own trip and prefers to try speaking the local language?
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Psychocentric tourists are adventurous and seek out new experiences.
Psychocentric tourists are adventurous and seek out new experiences.
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Name one issue that should be considered while traveling according to the Tourist Code of Behavior.
Name one issue that should be considered while traveling according to the Tourist Code of Behavior.
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An organized mass tourist prefers to live in a tourist _____ that is divorced from the local community.
An organized mass tourist prefers to live in a tourist _____ that is divorced from the local community.
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Match the type of tourist with their characteristic behavior:
Match the type of tourist with their characteristic behavior:
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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of tourist?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of tourist?
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All travel is considered tourism.
All travel is considered tourism.
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What are the two categories of tourism?
What are the two categories of tourism?
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A __________ is a person who temporarily visits a destination and stays for less than 24 hours.
A __________ is a person who temporarily visits a destination and stays for less than 24 hours.
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Match the classification of tourists with their descriptions:
Match the classification of tourists with their descriptions:
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Which country ranks highest as a top tourist destination?
Which country ranks highest as a top tourist destination?
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Technological factors have minimal impact on the travel and tourism industry.
Technological factors have minimal impact on the travel and tourism industry.
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Name one of the top three tourism spenders in the world.
Name one of the top three tourism spenders in the world.
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Study Notes
Tourism as an Integrated Discipline
- Tourism encompasses various aspects of society, including economic factors, socio-cultural activities, and environmental development.
- Tourism is a complex and multifaceted field, requiring understanding of various subjects like geography, economics, history, language, psychology, marketing, business, and law.
- Promotion and marketing strategies are essential to tourism.
Key Elements of the Tourism Industry
- Travellers are central to tourism activities.
- Tourism promoters interact directly with travellers.
- Tourism service suppliers provide essential services to travellers.
- External factors, such as social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental influences, affect tourism development.
Factors Affecting Tourism Development
- Social factors: Demographic trends and social changes significantly impact tourism.
- Political factors: Political stability in a destination is crucial for tourism development.
- Economic factors: Favorable economic conditions encourage travel, although global economic environments can also affect travel.
- Cultural and environmental factors: Growing environmental consciousness influences tourism developments.
- Technological factors: Technological advancements are crucial for tourism's operations.
Concepts of Travel & Tourism
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Travel: encompasses all journeys between locations, including those for work, leisure, or transit.
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Tourism: refers to temporary travel for leisure, work, or study outside one's usual residence or workplace.
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Tourists travel regularly to specific places while others may not.
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Domestic tourism is travel within one's own country.
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International tourism is travel to other countries.
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Top Tourist Destinations and Top Tourism Spenders: Data on popular destinations and significant spenders are provided. Precise figures are missing.
Classifications of Travellers
- Traveller: encompasses any person embarking on a trip, regardless of duration or purpose.
- Tourist: overnight visitor. They travel outside their usual residence or workplace for at least 24 hours.
- Excursionist: day tripper. They travel for less than 24 hours.
- Visitor: travel to a place outside their usual environment for less than 12 months.
Tourist Behaviour Based on Cohen & Plog
- Cohen categorizes tourists according to their motivations and behaviour: drifters, explorers, individual mass tourists or organized mass tourists.
- Plog categorizes tourists based on their personality traits and interest in the experience. Allocentric travellers seek new experiences, while psychocentric travellers prefer familiarity.
Tourist Code of Behaviour
- This code addresses safety, money issues, valuables, and health concerns during travel, and includes consideration for various needs.
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Explore the multifaceted world of tourism through this quiz that covers economic, socio-cultural, and environmental factors. Understand the key elements that shape the tourism industry, including the roles of travellers, promoters, and service suppliers. Delve into the various external influences that affect the development of tourism.
