Tourism

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Tourism has exclusively positive economic impacts.

  • True.
  • False. (correct)
  • .
  • .

The sub-sectors of tourism are often said to have a mutually dependent relationship

  • True. (correct)
  • False.
  • .
  • .

Which of the following is NOT the key stakeholders of tourism?

  • Tourists.
  • Government.
  • Host community.
  • Investors. (correct)

Which of the following best describes internal tourism?

<p>Travel activity within a country’s borders. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

This type of tourist seeks new experiences but still relies on infrastructure. Who is it?

<p>Explorer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

This type of tourist typically has an authentic and deep immersive experience. Who is it?

<p>Drifter. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All DMOs are CVBs, but not all CVBs are DMOs.

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Which of the following statements is true about DMOs?

<p>Their primary goal is to make the destination more appealing to travelers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about tour operators?

<p>Ground tour operators organize trips for departing residents. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

On what criteria are medical tourism and gastronomic tourism categorized?

<p>Travel purpose. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about organized mass tourists is NOT true?

<p>They maintain some control over their itineraries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Economic Impact of Tourism

Tourism's economic effects aren't always positive; they can be complex and sometimes negative.

Tourism Sub-Sectors

Tourism sub-sectors (e.g., hotels, transportation) often rely on each other.

Key Stakeholders in Tourism (not)

Investors are not always a key stakeholder in tourism development, but other actors are.

Internal Tourism

Traveling within your own country.

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Explorer Tourist

Seeks new experiences, but relies on existing infrastructure.

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Drifter Tourist

Seeks authentic, immersive experiences.

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DMO and CVB Relationship

Not all Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) are Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs), but some are.

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DMO Goal

Attract more tourists to a destination.

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Tour Operator - Misconception

Ground tour operators don't organize trips for departing residents; they operate on-site in the destination.

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Medical & Gastronomic Tourism Category

These tourism types are categorized by the travelers' purpose.

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Organized Mass Tourists - Control

Organized mass tourists do not maintain much control over their itineraries.

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Study Notes

Tourism Economics

  • Tourism does not have exclusively positive economic impacts, implying that there may be negative consequences as well.

Sub-sectors of Tourism

  • The sub-sectors of tourism have a mutually dependent relationship.

Key Stakeholders of Tourism

  • The answer to this question is not provided in the text, but key stakeholders of tourism typically include tourists, travel agencies, hotels, airlines, and local communities.

Types of Tourism

  • Internal tourism refers to tourism within one's own country or region.

Tourist Types

  • The explorer tourist seeks new experiences but still relies on infrastructure.
  • The drifter tourist typically has an authentic and deep immersive experience.

Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) and Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs)

  • Not all CVBs are DMOs, but all DMOs are CVBs, indicating that DMOs are a broader category.
  • DMOs are responsible for promoting and managing tourism in a particular region or destination.

Tour Operators

  • The statement "All tour operators are travel agencies" is not true, implying that there are differences between the two.

Niche Tourism

  • Medical tourism and gastronomic tourism are categorized based on the criteria of their specialized activities or interests.

Organized Mass Tourism

  • The statement "Organized mass tourists always have a authentic and deep immersive experience" is not true, implying that they may not always have a genuine or immersive experience.

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