Tourism's Economic Impact
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What is the primary economic benefit of tourism in destinations?

  • Reducing unemployment rates in local communities
  • Increasing foreign exchange reserves
  • Promoting cultural exchange programs between nations
  • Generating significant revenue through tourist spending (correct)

    • In which sectors are jobs created as a result of tourism?

  • Only hospitality and travel
  • Primarily in the manufacturing and construction industries
  • Across various sectors, including hospitality, travel, retail, and local crafts (correct)
  • Exclusively in the tourism and recreation sector

    • What is the significance of tourism in developing countries?

  • It is a primary driver of urbanization
  • It is a minor source of income and foreign exchange
  • It is a major contributor to environmental degradation
  • It is a crucial source of income and foreign exchange (correct)

    • What is a key outcome of tourist spending in destinations?

    <p>Financial injection into the local economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of tourism for local communities?

    <p>Creating jobs and stimulating economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sustainable tourism focuses on maximizing environmental impacts.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Community-based tourism involves international companies managing tourism initiatives.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cultural heritage tourism generates income and jobs for international organizations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sustainable tourism promotes high-density tourism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Environmental sustainability in sustainable tourism involves reducing natural resources.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social sustainability in sustainable tourism involves ignoring local communities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Economic sustainability in sustainable tourism involves minimizing income and jobs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sustainable tourism helps preserve cultural heritage sites for future generations.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cultural exchange is a negative outcome of sustainable tourism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sustainable tourism reduces poverty and improves living standards for local communities.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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