HOS651: Week Four (Tutorial)

What from the following is NOT an example of a benefit of Commodification?

• Reinforcement of cultural practices

• Improves inter-cultural appreciation

• It can destroy the authenticity of the destination

• Economic benefit for the community

What from the following is an example of a supply issues of living like a local?

• Not compatible with the marketed destination image

• The push to sell living like a local cheapening the tourism industry

• Violation of local laws

What from the following is NOT an example of pursing ' like a local' experiences?

• The move towards experience

• Key motivation of travel: experience the sights, escape your everyday life

• Locals should know where the "good stuff' is

• Increased demand on local infrastructure

What ramifications does increased demand on local infrastructure have for communities?

• Cannibalisation of local housing

• Overcrowding

• Increased spread into spaces which aren't designed to handle large numbers

• All of the options

What from the following is not considered a traditional platform to use so you can 'live like a local'?

• Airbnb

• Expedia

• Eat With

• Couchsurfing

In the video, what from the following is NOT identified as an environmental impact from the increase in tourism to Hyams Beach?

• Water Quality

• Economic Impacts for local businesses

• People camping inappropriately

• Loss of coast vegetation

What from the following are examples of commodification which were presented in the Thailand video case study last week? (Select all that apply)

• Installed Trash Cans

• Built New Huts for Visitors

• Toilets inside the house

• Provides stable jobs

The Memorable Experience Scale was discussed in one of your readings which helps understand the tourism experience. What from the following relates to local culture and is considered a key motivation for traveling?

• good impressions with people, close experience and friendly locals

• when visitors find themselves immersed in a leisure activity

• sense of physical, emotional, or spiritual fulfillment

• learning new things and developing new skills