HTIA: Unit 6 Practice Quiz

What does it mean when economists suggest that in developed countries the national multiplier effect of tourism is often 1.5 to 2.0?

• The original money spent in a location is often used again in that community up to two more times.

• The original money spent in a location is used only once and 1.5 to 2 more people have to spend that same amount to benefit the location.

• Money spent by tourists is 1.5 to 2 times more difficult to track than that spent by local residents.

• Tourism creates 1.5 to 2 times as much pollution as local residents do in an area.

Cara has chosen her summer vacation destination based on the international exchange rates. She settles on a location with a very favorable exchange rate. What will this potentially allow Cara to do on her trip?

• She can learn the roads and layout of the location easier and travel around better.

• She will become comfortable with the local customs and cultural nuances more easily.

• She will find it easier to understand and communicate with the local residents of the country.

• She can more easily afford to stay longer or choose more luxurious accommodations.

Ken is disappointed with his location choice for his family vacation. His six young children are very bored and restless as the community where they are staying is comprised of mostly senior citizens. What should Ken have researched a bit better before choosing this destination?

• the weather

• the demographics

• the language

• the economy

After Sarah, who works in the local tourism office, created a video on social media encouraging tourists to enter a contest to win a trip to Denmark, she is pleased to report that tourism numbers and interest in traveling to Denmark are on the rise. She is excited to tell her boss that her _____ idea worked!

• accounting

• sponsorship

• promotion

• bluffing

Jorge needs to take a cab from the airport to his hotel room. What sign should he be looking for in the airport to find the appropriate place to catch a cab?

• Train Stop

• Sea Transportation

• Air Transportation

• Ground Transportation

What kind of transportation is someone using when they take a ferry from one Greek Island to another?

• ridesharing

• sea transportation

• air transportation

• ground transportation

When Kayla’s sister shares her concerns for how they will get around Austin, Texas, on their upcoming girls’ trip, her sister says, “Don’t worry, we will just use ridesharing!” What does Kayla’s sister mean by this?

• They will find a resident who doesn’t mind sharing their personal vehicle with the girls.

• They will just walk or ride bikes everywhere together.

• They will use a service that arranges one-way transportation on short notice.

• They will join a group that will take them on sightseeing tours.

Rodrigo is interested in taking a sustainable or earth-friendly trip that will allow him to help conserve the environment or help the welfare of the local people. What keyword should he use to search for a trip of this nature?

• commission

• international tourism

• ecotourism

• volunteerism

In order to make sure that the ecotourism company an individual travels with is actually doing their part to benefit the environment or community in positive ways, what should travelers ask the company before officially booking with them?

• Ask them for resumes and letters of reference from other ecotourism companies.

• Ask them for pictures proving each and every way their ecotourism venture has benefitted the community.

• Ask them how much money they donate to the ecotourism industry annually.

• Ask them to outline their ecotourism practices.

At their weekly company meeting, Shayla asks her employees to provide some ideas related to a change and new direction that she is trying to take the company in. The top three ideas were ridesharing, green fueling, and solar power. What is Shayla MOST LIKELY trying to do with her company?

• minimize tax expenditures

• increase the carbon footprint

• make it more sustainable

• provide better employee training