Tourism Destinations

What is a destination in the tourism and hospitality industry?

A hotel or resort that accommodates tourists
A tourist attraction or activity
A travel agency or tour operator
A country, state, region, city or town that is marketed as a place for tourists to visit (correct)

What is a characteristic of a destination?

It is a small, rural area
It is a popular tourist destination only during peak season
It is a man-made attraction
Tourism is a relatively important activity and influences the economy (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a natural destination?

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia (correct)
A theme park
A city
A shopping mall

What is the primary motivator behind a consumer's decision and expectations?

Destination (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for land-based tourism activities that take place on the coast?

Coastal tourism (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of marketing a destination?

To attract more tourists to visit (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of coastal tourism?

Rich biological diversity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a destination?

It is a small, rural area (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of destination?

Man-made (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'destination' referred to?

A broad area where tourism is a significant activity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in coastal tourism development?

Good transportation infrastructure (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common theme among the Grand Prismatic Spring, Huacachina, and Mount Rinjani?

They are all natural destinations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature among many coastal destinations?

Well-maintained beaches (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which country is home to the coastal destination of El Nido?

Philippines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the island in Cagayan Valley that is known for its beaches?

Palaui Island (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which resort is located in Santorini, Greece?

Kapari Natural Resort (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the island in the Bahamas that is a popular coastal destination?

South Andros Island (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which country is home to the coastal destination of Nimmo Bay Wilderness?

Canada (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of urban areas?

High density of human structures (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to UNWTO, what is a defining feature of urban tourism?

Non-agricultural based economy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of rural tourism activities?

Landscape dominated by agriculture and forestry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of inhabitants of urban areas?

Most have non-agricultural jobs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of experience offered by urban destinations?

Cultural, architectural, and technological experience (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for tourism activities that take place in non-urban areas?

Rural Tourism (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Destination Management?

To enhance the tourists' experience (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is rural tourism focused on?

Rural life, art, culture, and heritage (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to collect and audit tourists' experiences?

To target the needs and desires of a particular market segment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Destination Management Organization?

To enhance the tourism experience from arrival to departure (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in the success of tourism management?

The provision of excellent experience to visitors (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the destination, market, and tourists' experience important?

To target the needs and desires of a particular market segment (D) Signup and view all the answers