Intro to Tourism

The increasing of inbound travel causes a further increasing of outbound travel.  

• True

• False

The tourist destination functions as a “push” factor in the market.

• True

• False

The Grand Tour was a form of early modern tourism that involved a lengthy trip to the major cities of France and Italy by young adults of the leisure class.

• True

• False

Package tours are widely considered to have been first created by Thomas Cook.

• True

• False

Loss of authenticity refers to natural or historical attractions.

• True

• False

The tourist transit region functions as a “push” factor in the market.

• True

• False

An individual’s age is an important determinant of travel propensity and type of tourism they choose to experience.   

• True

• False

Tourism demand from one location to another is highly correlated with how long it takes to get to the destination.

• True

• False

Destinations in more developed countries (MDCs) are visited more than destinations in less developed countries (LDCs). 

• True

• False

Political accessibility DOES NOT refer to how easy is it for visitors to enter a destination country. 

• True

• False