2A Introduction to Tourism

What is the definition of tourism?

• The business of providing tours and services for tourists

• The act of organizing holidays

• The business of promoting tourist attractions

• The act of traveling to different countries

What are the different types of tourism?

• Adventure, cultural, and eco-tourism

• Inbound, outbound, and domestic

• Domestic, regional, and global

• Local, national, and international

What is a tourist attraction?

• A man-made structure or event

• A popular destination for local tourists

• A place where tourists can stay and relax

• A physical or cultural feature that meets the needs of travelers

How are tourist attractions categorized?

• Physical, cultural, and negative

• Man-made, natural, and negative

• Natural, historical, and cultural

• Positive, negative, and cultural

Why is it important to understand tourism?

• To promote local attractions and events

• To organize better holidays

• To attract more tourists to a country

• To contribute to the economy and create jobs

What is an example of local tourism?

• Visiting a theme park in another country

• Going on a road trip within your own state

• Exploring tourist attractions in your own city

• Traveling to a different continent

What is an example of national tourism?

• Visiting a famous landmark in your own country

• Going on a cruise to different countries

• Traveling to a neighboring country

• Exploring tourist attractions in your own state

What is an example of international tourism?

• Exploring tourist attractions in your own city

• Going on a road trip to a different state

• Visiting a national park in your own country

• Traveling to a different continent

What is a physical tourist attraction?

• A famous painting in an art gallery

• A historical monument in a city

• A comedy show at a festival

• A natural wonder like a waterfall

What is a cultural tourist attraction?

• A famous painting in an art gallery

• A natural wonder like a waterfall

• A comedy show at a festival

• A historical monument in a city