World Tourism Industry and Economy Overview

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What is the contribution of the world tourism industry towards the GDP?

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

Which industry does tourism rank in terms of global trade?

  • Second-largest
  • Fourth-largest
  • Third-largest (correct)
  • Fifth-largest

What is the main income source for many developing countries?

  • Manufacturing
  • Tourism (correct)
  • Technology
  • Agriculture

What is assumed about the contribution towards the GDP by the world tourism industry?

<p>It will continue to increase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is needed in order to meet the requirements of overseas travel according to the text?

<p>Constant changes in travel and tourism policies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry does tourism rank in terms of export sectors of the global economy?

<p>Third largest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total contribution of travel and tourism to the global GDP in 2021?

<p>5.81 trillion U.S. dollars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide in 2020?

<p>It reached around 409.5 million, the lowest figure recorded since 1989 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an important indicator of the economic strength of a country?

<p>Positive change in the GDP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region reported the highest volume of inbound travelers in 2021?

<p>Europe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is UNWTO's focus in assisting destinations?

<p>Sustainable positioning in national and international markets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did the total contribution of travel and tourism to the global GDP drop sharply?

<p>2020 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused a huge decline in the total GDP accounted by the travel and tourism industry in 2020?

<p>Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do developing countries stand to benefit from sustainable tourism according to UNWTO?

<p>To promote cultural heritage preservation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the World Tourism industry's rank in terms of global trade?

<p>Third (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of GDP can tourism represent for some countries?

<p>Over 20% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has tourism been described in terms of economic sectors?

<p>As the third-largest export category (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the future contribution of the world tourism industry towards GDP?

<p>It will continue to increase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does tourism represent for many developing countries according to the text?

<p>One of the main income sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is assumed about overseas travel according to the text?

<p>It requires constant policy changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total contribution of travel and tourism to the global GDP in 2021?

<p>$5.81 trillion U.S. dollars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an important indicator of the economic strength of a country?

<p>Gross domestic product (GDP) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region reported the highest volume of inbound travelers in 2021?

<p>Europe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide in 2020?

<p>Decreased by 9 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is UNWTO's focus in assisting destinations?

<p>Sustainable positioning in national and international markets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused a huge decline in the total GDP accounted by the travel and tourism industry in 2020?

<p>Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do developing countries stand to benefit from sustainable tourism according to UNWTO?

<p>To protect natural resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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