Tourism and Society

Tourism always has a positive impact on local economies.

• True

• False

Ecotourism and sustainable tourism are interchangeable terms.

• True

• False

The carrying capacity of a tourist destination refers to the maximum number of tourists it can accommodate without any negative impacts.

• True

• False

Dark tourism only involves visiting dangerous or conflict-ridden destinations.

• True

• False

Overtourism is a term used to describe the positive social and cultural impacts of tourism.

• True

• False

Cultural appropriation is not a concern in tourism as long as it generates economic benefits for the local community.

• True

• False

The "Tragedy of the Commons" concept is not applicable to tourist destinations.

• Depends on the destination
• True
• Partially true
• False

Community-based tourism always ensures equitable distribution of economic benefits among local residents.

• True
• Depends on the government
• Sometimes
• False

Tourism can have positive effects on the preservation of cultural heritage.

• False
• Maybe
• Not sure
• True

Volunteer tourism, or "voluntourism," always has positive impacts on the communities it aims to assist.

• True
• Partially true
• False