Tourism Industry Development Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is environmental discrimination primarily the result of?

Economic development strategies

Demographic changes in populations

Environmental policies with disproportionate impacts (correct)

Ineffective tourism policies

Which of the following defines environmental racism?

Strategies that promote tourism in urban areas

Policies that solely benefit minority communities

Practices that disadvantage individuals based on race or color (correct)

The unequal distribution of natural resources

What does a country’s tourism policy outline?

The environmental impacts of tourism activities

The prioritization of tourism within overall development strategy (correct)

The historical significance of tourist attractions

The strict regulations for environmental protection

How much area is required for an ordinary Tourism Enterprise Zone (TEZ)?

5 hectares Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes ordinary TEZ from flagship TEZ according to the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority?

Required land area Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as a change in a given state over time due to an external stimulus?

Impact Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of tourism impacts?

Type of influence Signup and view all the answers

Tourism impacts can be categorized as positive or negative based on what characteristic?

Direction of change Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scopes of tourism impacts focuses primarily on financial aspects?

Economic Signup and view all the answers

What type of impact is measured by referring to hard data that can be quantitatively analyzed?

Actual (Objective) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following categories does NOT represent a scope of tourism impact?

Technological Signup and view all the answers

Tourism impacts are seldom considered to be what?

Uni-dimensional Signup and view all the answers

What term is used for the changes that result from tourism-related establishments and infrastructure?

Tourism impact Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-index comprises indicators related to travel and tourism prioritization?

Travel and tourism policy and enabling conditions sub-index Signup and view all the answers

What does the strength of the economy and linkages in tourism depend on?

Proportion of income retained in the local economy Signup and view all the answers

In the context of infrastructure, which component includes airport facilities?

Air transport infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does social representation theory in tourism development primarily address?

Knowledge construction regarding tourism impacts Signup and view all the answers

Which indicator falls under the natural and cultural resources sub-index?

Cultural resources and business travel Signup and view all the answers

How many indicators are associated with environmental sustainability in tourism?

10 Signup and view all the answers

Which framework by Cruz includes the concept of 'Assistance'?

A's framework Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of limited knowledge of tourism among stakeholders?

Negative impacts more heavily felt by the poor Signup and view all the answers

What is the weight assigned to ecological and physical design consideration in the evaluation criteria for Tourism Enterprise Zones?

20% Signup and view all the answers

Which category does NOT belong to the major categories of Tourism Enterprise Zones?

Urban tourism zone Signup and view all the answers

How is tourism density defined?

The number of tourists in relation to the area of the destination Signup and view all the answers

What strategy is employed to reduce the negative effects of tourism in certain areas?

Concentration of tourism activities in a confined section Signup and view all the answers

What type of tourists are included in the institutionalized category?

Individual mass tourists Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer type is categorized as a 'Rejuvenator'?

A traveler searching for relaxation and wellness Signup and view all the answers

What type of impact is described as one that requires a long recovery period?

Irreversible impact Signup and view all the answers

How does tourism impact in the environment possibly change?

Through technology modifications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is categorized as a Point Source impact?

Airport Signup and view all the answers

In what manner do the impacts of tourism change according to tourism density or ratio?

They rise in proportion to increased density or ratio Signup and view all the answers

What does the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) measure?

Level of tourism development Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered a determinant of tourism impacts?

Political stability Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the strength of economic linkages refer to in tourism?

Interrelations between tourism and other economic sectors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes non-point source impacts?

Mobile with an indefinite lifespan Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a reversible impact in tourism?

Trash left by festival attendees Signup and view all the answers

How does the level of development of the tourism industry affect a destination?

It increases the potential for economic gain. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Level of Development of the Tourism Industry

Business environment evaluated through 12 indicators, including factors like safety and hygiene.
Safety and Security assessed using 5 specific indicators.
Health and Hygiene rated across 6 indicators.
Human resources and labor market analyzed with 9 indicators.
ICT readiness measured via 8 indicators.

Sub-Indices of Tourism Development

Travel and Tourism Policy Sub-index:
- Prioritization of travel and tourism involving 6 indicators.
- International openness covered by 3 indicators.
- Price competitiveness includes 4 indicators.
- Environmental sustainability assessed through 10 indicators.
Infrastructure Sub-index:
- Air transport infrastructure evaluated via 6 indicators.
- Ground and port infrastructure consists of 7 indicators.
- Tourist service infrastructure encompasses 4 indicators.
Natural and Cultural Resources Sub-index:
- Natural resources assessed using 5 indicators.
- Cultural resources and business travel measured with 5 indicators.

Economic Impact of Tourism

Net economic impact of tourism depends on local income retention.
Tourism revenues minus leakages equal retained income for the local economy.

Stakeholder Power and Capacity

Key challenge in tourism development is equitably sharing benefits and opportunities among stakeholders.
Social Representations Theory explains how knowledge about tourism impacts is constructed.
Limited understanding leads to inequity; elites benefit disproportionately while the poor face negative impacts.

Environmental Issues in Tourism

Environmental Discrimination: Results from policies that create disproportionate effects on vulnerable communities.
Environmental Racism: Refers to policies that adversely affect individuals based on race or ethnicity.

Tourism Policy and Development

Tourism policy outlines the development framework and prioritization within the overall development strategy.
Major development strategy includes the establishment of Tourism Enterprise Zones (TEZ).
TEZ requires 5 hectares for ordinary zones and 50 hectares for flagship zones.

Definitions and Determinants of Tourism Impacts

Tourism Impact: Changes induced by tourism-related policies, establishments, and behaviors.
Impacts categorized by scope (economic, environmental, social, cultural, political), direction (positive or negative), and type (actual vs. perceived).

Types and Scope of Tourism Impacts

Impacts are not one-dimensional; they can improve or deteriorate conditions (e.g., Boracay example).
Short-term impacts are reversible, such as littering; irreversible impacts require long recovery, like coral reef damage.

Determinants of Tourism Impacts

Influenced by the level of economic development, strength of economic linkages, stakeholder capacity, and location.
Physical and social carrying capacities, technology, tourism volume, and served tourist markets also play key roles.

Tourism Volume and Density

Tourism Density: Number of tourists relative to the area of the destination.
Tourism Ratio: Volume of tourists compared to the local population; impacts increase with density and ratio.

Distribution of Tourist Zones

Governments manage negative effects by concentrating tourism in specific areas, while disseminating benefits through designated development clusters.

Tourist Markets Served

Categorized as institutionalized (organized mass tourists) or non-institutionalized (explorers).
Canadian Tourism Commission identifies various explorer types, such as cultural explorers and rejuvenators.

Role of Technology in Tourism

Technology has the potential to modify the environmental impacts of tourism, offering solutions to mitigate adverse effects.

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Description

Test your knowledge on the various indicators that measure the level of development in the tourism industry. This quiz covers aspects such as business environment, safety, health, human resources, and ICT readiness. Enhance your understanding of tourism policies and enabling conditions.