CH 4: Tourism
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What is the primary purpose of tourists involved in cultural tourism?

  • To engage with local arts and cultural sites (correct)
  • To relax and enjoy leisure activities
  • To explore natural areas
  • To conduct business dealings

    • What percentage of South Africa's workforce is directly employed by the tourism sector?

  • 5%
  • 15%
  • 10%
  • 7% (correct)

    • Which of the following is a negative environmental impact of tourism?

  • Poverty reduction
  • GDP contribution
  • Ecosystem stress (correct)
  • Job creation

    • What is the primary goal of ecotourism?

    <p>To conserve natural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of a tourist's stay in a place?

    <p>No longer than one year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a positive economic impact of tourism?

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

    What is a benefit of tourism in rural areas?

    <p>Stimulation of local economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tourism involves traveling for business dealings or conferences?

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

    What is a negative impact of tourism on the environment?

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

    What is the primary motivation of tourists involved in leisure and recreation tourism?

    <p>To relax and enjoy leisure activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the policy recommendations to sustainably grow the tourism sector in South Africa?

    <p>Enhancing marketing and promotion strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of implementing strict regulations in environmental management?

    <p>To minimize environmental impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of promoting indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) in tourism?

    <p>To provide unique experiences that differentiate South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of developing under-explored areas in tourism?

    <p>To divert tourist flows from over-visited sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of encouraging local community involvement in tourism projects?

    <p>To ensure benefits are shared among the local community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is investing in improving tourism-related infrastructure recommended?

    <p>To accommodate an increasing number of tourists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of developing specialized training programs for the workforce?

    <p>To provide high-quality services to tourists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of the tourism sector with appropriate policies?

    <p>Significant contribution to the country's economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is strategic spatial distribution important in tourism?

    <p>To evenly spread tourism benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current state of the tourism sector in South Africa?

    <p>It is robust and poised for further growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ecotourism?

    <p>To promote conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of tourism on the national GDP?

    <p>It has a direct and indirect impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of tourism in rural areas?

    <p>Stimulation of local economies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a negative environmental impact of tourism?

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

    What type of tourism involves engaging with local arts?

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

    What is the significance of tourism in South Africa?

    <p>Contributes to the national GDP and creates employment opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of a tourist's stay in a place?

    <p>One year or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of tourism on the workforce?

    <p>It directly employs about 7% of the workforce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge posed by high tourist activity?

    <p>Water and energy consumption spikes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of tourism in poverty reduction?

    <p>It stimulates local economies and reduces poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of infrastructure development in the tourism sector?

    <p>To accommodate an increasing number of tourists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is environmental management essential in the tourism sector?

    <p>To minimize environmental impacts and preserve natural sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of promoting indigenous knowledge systems in tourism?

    <p>To provide unique experiences that differentiate South Africa from other destinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is strategic spatial distribution important in tourism?

    <p>To evenly spread tourism benefits by developing under-explored areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of education and training in the tourism sector?

    <p>To provide high-quality services to tourists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of the tourism sector with appropriate policies?

    <p>Significant contribution to the country's economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is marketing and promotion important in the tourism sector?

    <p>To showcase South Africa's diverse attractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of encouraging local community involvement in tourism projects?

    <p>To ensure benefits are shared among local communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current state of the tourism sector in South Africa?

    <p>Robust and poised for further growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to develop under-explored areas in tourism?

    <p>To divert tourist flows from over-visited sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason tourists engage in leisure and recreation activities?

    <p>To relax and unwind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a negative impact of tourism on the environment?

    <p>Depletion of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of tourism in poverty reduction?

    <p>To stimulate local economies, especially in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of business tourism?

    <p>To conduct business dealings or conferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of tourism on the national GDP?

    <p>It increases the national GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of ecotourism?

    <p>To explore natural areas while promoting conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge posed by high tourist activity?

    <p>Depletion of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for implementing strict regulations in environmental management?

    <p>To mitigate the negative environmental impacts of tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of promoting indigenous knowledge systems in tourism?

    <p>To promote cultural exchange and understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of tourism in employment creation?

    <p>To directly employ a significant percentage of the workforce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following policies is most closely related to the preservation of natural sites?

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

    What is the primary benefit of promoting indigenous knowledge systems in tourism?

    <p>To preserve cultural heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of developing under-explored areas in tourism?

    <p>To reduce tourist congestion in over-visited sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of the tourism sector with appropriate policies?

    <p>Significant contributions to the country's economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is education and training important in the tourism sector?

    <p>To provide high-quality services to tourists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of strategic spatial distribution in tourism?

    <p>To evenly distribute tourism benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is infrastructure development important in the tourism sector?

    <p>To accommodate an increasing number of tourists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current state of the tourism sector in South Africa?

    <p>Robust and poised for further growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is marketing and promotion important in the tourism sector?

    <p>To showcase South Africa's diverse attractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of encouraging local community involvement in tourism projects?

    <p>To ensure benefits are shared with local communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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