TDT211 Online Quiz/2501

The following factors considerably influence globalization in tourism EXCEPT

• Non-bilateral relations

• Increasing demand for tourism services

• Modernization of transportation network

• Geographical differences

Tourism is an economic driving force for the less developed around the world. What are the difficulties the tourism industry faces in a less developed country?

• Physical isolation due to limited infrastructure

• Economic leakage

• Constant tourism development from the government

• Weaknesses in destination marketing

·         Develop positive attitudes towards each other

·         Learn, appreciate, understand, respect & tolerate each other’s culture and customs

·         Reduced negative perceptions and stereotypes

The above statement refers to the positive side of tourism activities from the _________.

• political perspective

• religious perspective

• social perspective

• economic perspective

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the uneven spread of the tourism market?

• Difference in the standard of infrastructure

• Less exposure to technological advancement

•   Climate differences between regions

• Safety and security assurance

The following statements are TRUE about destination images EXCEPT

• Image is an essential part of powerful brands

• Destination image is dependent on the information source

•   The local community is not an integral part of destination branding and images

• .   Destination branding is central to the contemporary destination marketing process

Food, music, art, folklore, dance, religion, historical, ethnic, and educational are examples of _______ tourism motivators.

• interpersonal

• physical

• cultural

• social status

The following are TRUE about the advantages that can be brought in by the SMEs into the tourism destination EXCEPT

• Responding to tourists’ supply facilitating flexible specialization

• A tool for poverty alleviation

• Acting as a point of direct contact between the host community and the visitor

• Contribution employment

The following are the benefits gained from tourism entrepreneurship activities EXCEPT

• Reinforces preservation of heritage & tradition

• Justifies & enables environmental protection & improvement

• Provides employment opportunities, both skilled & unskilled labor

• Narrowing the educational & cultural horizons                                                                                    

The tourism industry provides both direct and indirect employment. Which of the following are indirect employment in the tourism and hospitality industry?

• aircraft manufactures

• resorts

• restaurant suppliers

• restauranters

Baby boomers have purchasing power and influence demand in hospitality and tourism services. This statement refers to which demographic transition?

• Early Expanding Rate

• High Stationary Phase

• The Late Expanding Phase       

• The Low Stationary Phase