Tourism

Which statement describes dark tourism?

• Attracts large numbers due to the site’s scenic beauty

• Place able to host large-scale events such as meetings

• Place to experience different cultures and better understand history of these places.

• Sites associated with death and tragedy such as battlefields, museums and memorials at important locations.

Which is NOT a reason why Singapore is a popular destination for medical tourists?

• Well-trained medical staff and state-of-the-art technologies at their hospitals.

• Easily accessible medical services due to widescale availability of healthcare facilities

• Tourist facilities such as hotels, resorts, shopping centres, developed at these sites

• Reputable medical procedures

Which statement DOES NOT describe the role of planning authorities in promoting tourism?

• Publish positive reports such as the friendliness of the local population

• Plan, fund and build infrastructure projects linked to tourism.

• Authorise air landings

• Provide high levels of safety and security for tourists

Which statement describes the role of International Organisations in promoting tourism? [Choose 2 options]

• Design guidelines to balance needs of economic development and environmental sustainability

• Planning, building and funding of Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 3 which enabled Singapore to receive more than 50 million visitors

• Provide reports on a country’s political situation, economy, health and safety issues

• Offer reviews and evaluations of destinations

One reason why package holidays is a popular form of tourism is because it is ....... since all the preparations are done by the travel agency.

Which option DOES NOT describe mass tourism?

• Involves large numbers of tourists visiting a particular place together.

• High chances that it can cause environmental degradation such as pollution and vandalism

• Safety is protected for families with young children and elderly

• Special-interest tourism based on particular interest or activity.

Which is NOT an example of Niche Tourism?

• Whale-watching in Hawaii

• Visiting Waitomo Caves in New Zealand to appreciate the natural beauty and biodiversity of the glow worms.

• Visiting the Giza Pyramid in Egypt as part of the tour itinerary to Egypt.

• Bungee jumping in Australia

Eco-tourism always brings positive impacts to the environment and local people.

• True

• False

Explain how changing lifestyle has led to the growth of global tourism?

• retirees are living longer, staying fitter and healthier, coupled with savings and leisure time, are able to travel more.

• More people in rapidly emerging economies of China and India have higher disposable income and more purchasing power to travel

• People in Australia are getting more paid leave and free from work commitments to travel.

• More lower income groups and those with tight budget have opportunity to fly due to budget airlines

Which is NOT a destination factor that contributes to the growth of global tourism?

• Transport and communication networks, electrical systems and expansion of airport

• Investment in infrastructure such as roads and railways to connect to nearby countries.

• Developing more fuel-efficient aircrafts with larger carrying capacity.

• Developing attractions that provides tourists with a unique experience.