Tourism Society's View on Tourism

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What is the main objective of tourism, according to the text?

To encourage long-term migrations of people

To provide temporary accommodation to visitors

To offer pleasure to the visitor through various services (correct)

To restrict visitors from exploring different environments

Which of the following is NOT considered an element of tourism according to the text?

Leisure and entertainment activities

Transport services

Migration services (correct)

Hospitality services

How long can a temporary migration for holiday purposes last, as mentioned in the text?

Up to a week

Up to a decade

Up to a month

Up to a year (correct)

What guides tourism activities based on pleasure principles?

Pleasure principles Signup and view all the answers

What do tourists seek by intermingling with natural and built environments?

Immediate solutions for needs Signup and view all the answers

How is tourism defined by the Tourism Society, as stated in the text?

Short-term movement outside normal living places for leisure Signup and view all the answers

What factors assist in reinvigorating the tourism industry from vulnerability?

Innovative new technology and diversified new touristic products Signup and view all the answers

Who takes part in promotion activities in the tourism industry?

Tourism business people and many governments Signup and view all the answers

How did Swain and Mishra define tourism according to the text?

As a composite industry with multiple processes and activities Signup and view all the answers

What are the major elements that tourism consists of?

Tourists, service providers, travel and transport, host community, and local government Signup and view all the answers

Why is the conceptualization of tourism considered a difficult task?

Because it involves a complex relationship between multiple entities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT help in reinvigorating the tourism industry?

Lack of participation from local governments Signup and view all the answers

What is destination image in tourism marketing?

Impressions and emotional thoughts about a place Signup and view all the answers

Which factors are significantly involved in forming destination images in tourism marketing?

Stimulus factors and personal factors Signup and view all the answers

What do tourist generating countries refer to?

Countries that are residence of potential tourists Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for destinations to have direct airline routes to tourist generating countries?

To make it easier for tourists to travel Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between destinations and tourist generating countries according to the text?

They are mutually beneficial Signup and view all the answers

Why is it impossible to have a functioning tourism system without tourists?

Tourists are essential for the system to operate Signup and view all the answers