Unit 3 Travel & Tourism

Which of the following economic factors can affect global travel and tourism by influencing visitor choice and where to travel to?

• Currency exchange rates

• Political stability

• Natural disasters

• Media coverage

Political instability, civil unrest, and war can lead to which of the following consequences for a travel destination?

• Increased visitor numbers

• Improved local business operations

• Cancelled holidays and business failure

• Enhanced media publicity

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of natural disasters on travel and tourism?

• Impact on local business

• Repatriation of visitors

• Increased levels of disposable income

• Evacuation bans on travel

How can media, publicity, and image affect travel and tourism?

• By changing currency exchange rates

• By influencing the way people think about a destination and their choice to go or not

• By causing political instability

• By changing the sustainability of a destination

Which of the following is NOT a health risk related to travel and tourism?

• Malaria

• Yellow fever

• Migraines

• Zika virus

What is one of the ways travel and tourism organisations can respond to safety concerns?

• Ignoring customer feedback

• Decreasing marketing efforts

• Reviewing destinations offered

• Reducing the number of available destinations

What is a method used by organisations to deal with volatile unpredictable changes in things such as fuel prices?

• Hedging

• Speculating

• Monopolizing

• Diversifying

Which of the following is a government response to factors affecting safety and security in travel and tourism?

• Reducing taxes for travel companies

• Imposing travel restrictions

• Banning all international travel

• Privatizing national landmarks

What is one of the possible positive impacts of tourism on local communities?

• Increased crime

• Loss of culture

• Improved quality of life

• Exploitation of locals

Which of the following is a possible negative impact of tourism on the economy?

• Employment opportunities

• Training and education

• Leakage

• Foreign currency earnings