Term 1 Tourism Quiz

What is a Tourist System?

• A system that comprises only transit routes

• A system that includes only tourist generating regions

• A system that comprises tourist generating regions, tourist destination regions, and transit routes

• A system that includes only tourist destination regions

What are PUSH Factors at tourist Generating Regions?

• Attractions that provide positive experiences

• Places of scenic beauty

• Stressful work environments

• Special events like concerts

What are PULL Factors at Destination Regions?

• Unpleasant living environments

• Lack of recreational options

• Places of scenic beauty

• Stressful work environments

How do Tourist Destination Regions Develop Over Time?

• Exploration, Involvement, Development, Stagnation

• Involvement, Development, Consolidation, Stagnation

• Exploration, Involvement, Development, Consolidation

• Exploration, Development, Consolidation, Stagnation

What are Venturer-Type Tourists more likely to seek?

• Guidance from authority figures

• Spontaneous and diverse activities

• Structured and routine travel

• Popular and developed destinations

What is the main reason for the increasing popularity of developing countries in the Asia Pacific as tourist destinations?

• Increase in transport costs

• Decrease in tourist arrivals

• Shift in popularity of tourist destinations

• Rise in tourist attractions in developed countries

What is the trend observed in the number of tourists departing from each country?

• Increase in the number of tourists departing from developed countries

• Intra-regional travel contributes most to international tourism

• Decrease in the number of tourists departing from each country

Which of the following is are reasons as to why tourists visit 'second cities'?

• Fulfil the need for unique travel experiences in less crowded environments

• Enjoy lower travelling costs compared to tourist hotspots

• Avoid exceeding the carry capacity in traditional tourist hotspots and enable the environments to recover

• All of the above

What has led to the increasing popularity of remote destinations like Antarctica?

• Interest in exploring untouched regions

• Decrease in cruise ship tours

• Increased convenience in travelling to remote locations

• Rise in tourist attractions in popular destinations

As a tourist, you are attending a football match of Manchester United vs. Liverpool. What type of tourism does this represent?

• Heritage tourism

• Adventure tourism

• Health tourism

• Sports tourism