Topic 2 Trends in Tourism and Impacts

Open Ended

How has globalisation influenced the development and diversity of tourism destinations around the world?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'Niche Travel' in the context of tourism?

• Travel experiences tailored to specific interests or needs of a group, such as scuba diving or whale watching.

• Travel to major cities with popular tourist attractions.

• Large group tours organized by mass market operators.

• Travel experiences focused only on cultural exchanges.

Open Ended

How has globalisation influenced trends in international travel?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way globalisation has influenced tourism?

• It has increased the ability to travel through online booking.

• It has made travel services less affordable for tourists.

• It has increased motivation to travel through social media.

• It has increased connectivity making travel more convenient.

Fill in the Blank

The development of tourism attractions and the rise of media in promoting destinations have made countries like ___ and ___ popular among tourists.

Multiple Choice

According to the lesson, which of the following regions have become more popular among tourists in recent years?

• Europe

• Asia-Pacific

• North America

• Africa

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of new tourism experiences that have emerged due to globalisation?

• Adventure tourism

• Heritage tourism

• Shopping tourism

• Health tourism

Open Ended

How is the demand for tourism changing in terms of tourist preferences and experiences?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main motivation for adventure tourism?

• Experiencing new cultures

• Participating in physical activities in natural environments

• Seeking medical care

• Observing sporting events

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Many tourists seek medical procedures overseas because they are ___ than in their home countries.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the motivations behind heritage tourism and health tourism. What are the key differences and similarities?

Open Ended

How is the supply of tourism changing?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are features of mass market operators?

• They are relatively cheaper as they operate in large quantities at low costs

• They offer tours that are customizable to small groups of tourists

• They supply tours for niche travel

• They are not widely purchased compared to specialist operators

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about tourism marketing is correct?

• Traditional print and broadcast media are becoming more popular for tourism marketing.

• Up to 70% of tourists use the internet to plan their trips.

• Tourism marketing has not changed in recent years.

• Most tourists avoid using online media for travel planning.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive economic impact of tourism?

• Employment in formal and informal sectors

• Economic leakages

• Overdependence on tourism

• Unfavourable political situations

Open Ended

Explain how economic leakages can affect the destination region's economy.

Open Ended

Discuss how the economic benefits and costs of tourism can be unevenly distributed between generating and destination regions.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered negative economic impacts of tourism?

• Economic leakages

• Overdependence on tourism

• Employment in formal sectors

• Income generation from tourist spending

Fill in the Blank

Tourism creates job opportunities in sectors such as transport, accommodation, and ___ activities.

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic of informal employment in the tourism sector?

• Fixed hours

• Stable monthly wages

• No written contract

• Contributes to income tax

Fill in the Blank

Between 2015 and 2019, what percentage of all new jobs were created by the tourism sector?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive economic impact of tourism on employment?

• Tourism increases unemployment rates.

• Tourism reduces the number of formal jobs worldwide.

• Tourism helps reduce unemployment rates.

• Tourism decreases the global workforce.

Open Ended

Explain how tourism can contribute to income generation for both locals and the government.

Open Ended

Describe two ways in which economic leakages can reduce the benefits of tourism for a destination country.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are negative economic impacts brought about by tourism?

• Economic leakages

• Overdependence on tourism

• Increased local employment

• Revenue through taxes

Multiple Choice

Match the following negative impacts of tourism with their examples: 1) Natural Disasters 2) Unfavourable political situations 3) Economic Downturn 4) Outbreak of Diseases

• a) 2017 Caribbean hurricanes, b) 2020 Thailand protests, c) 2009 global economic crisis in Maldives, d) Covid-19 Pandemic 2020

• a) 2020 Thailand protests, b) 2017 Caribbean hurricanes, c) Covid-19 Pandemic 2020, d) 2009 global economic crisis in Maldives

• a) Covid-19 Pandemic 2020, b) 2009 global economic crisis in Maldives, c) 2017 Caribbean hurricanes, d) 2020 Thailand protests

• a) 2009 global economic crisis in Maldives, b) Covid-19 Pandemic 2020, c) 2020 Thailand protests, d) 2017 Caribbean hurricanes

Open Ended

Reflecting on the concepts discussed, what is one trend in tourism that you find most interesting or relevant, and why?

Multiple Choice

How has globalisation impacted the trends in tourism according to the lesson?

• It has decreased the diversity of tourist destinations.

• It has led to the growth of tourism and increased diversity of tourist regions.

• It has made tourism less accessible to people.

• It has reduced the popularity of sports and heritage tourism.