Tourism

11 Questions

Tourism has exclusively positive economic impacts.

False.

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

True.

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

Investors.

Which of the following best describes internal tourism?

Travel activity within a country’s borders.

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

Explorer.

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

Drifter.

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

False.

Which of the following statements is true about DMOs?

Their primary goal is to make the destination more appealing to travelers.

Which of the following is NOT true about tour operators?

Ground tour operators organize trips for departing residents.

On what criteria are medical tourism and gastronomic tourism categorized?

Travel purpose.

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

They maintain some control over their itineraries.

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.