Casinos and Resorts: Draws for Seniors, Economical Options, and Curiosity Seekers

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What does recreation encompass?

Sports fields and developmentally disabled workshops

Only outdoor activities like hiking and camping

Public parks, senior centers, and cultural activities (correct)

Artificial attractions like zoos and botanical parks

Which group is specifically concerned about the impact of outdoor recreation on natural environments?

Environmentalists (correct)

Athletes

Senior citizens

Tourists

What are Natural Attractions as per the text?

Treatment centers for physical rehabilitation

Senior centers and recreational fields

Artificial parks and botanical gardens

National parks and forests (correct)

In what kind of centers might recreation be found for developmentally disabled individuals?

Sheltered workshops (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a form of recreation mentioned in the text?

Involvement in political organizations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What drives many people to travel according to the text?

National and botanical parks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered one of the most important transportation modes in tourism according to the text?

Air travel (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of transportation is emphasized for providing flexibility compared to others in the text?

Buses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can separate tourist attraction elements be based on?

Type of transport and frequency of use (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of air transport vehicles in the text?

Gyrocopters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does automobile transportation play according to the text?

Enriching travel experiences (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transportation is particularly beneficial for short distances?

Private cars (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of attraction includes facilities for recreational activities like camping and golfing?

Recreation Attractions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attraction appeals to those interested in exploring contemporary and long-vanished civilizations?

Heritage Attractions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of attraction involves retail operations dealing in gifts, handcrafted goods, arts, and souvenirs?

Commercial Attractions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attraction sees growing interest in factory tours and elaborate facilities for handling tourists?

Industrial Attractions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attraction includes examples like wineries and breweries?

Industrial Attractions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What motivates curiosity seekers to visit today's mega resorts?

The availability of must-see facilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are senior citizens and retirees drawn to casinos?

For social interaction with other customers and casino employees (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do some casinos offer to attract gamblers economically?

Low room rates (C) Signup and view all the answers

What amenities do hotels/casinos offer to draw people?

Health spas, hair salons, beauty parlors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of transportation in tourism development?

Critical for facilitating tourist movement (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some hotels/casinos offer low room rates?

To attract gamblers economically (C) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the pay-offs in slot machines?

Computerized random number generator program (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of surveillance in a casino?

Maintaining watch on gaming activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do Keno and Bingo have in common?

They are based on random numbers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What represents integral activities for the casino cage?

Accounting for monies handled on the casino floor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of events can be wagered on in sportsbooks?

Professional and collegiate sporting events (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which department includes restaurant operations, bars, and lodging facilities?

Ancillary Departments (C) Signup and view all the answers