THMACROTOUR QUIZ 1

According to the definition by the Tourism Society in Britain, tourism involves the "temporary short-term movement of people to destinations outside the places where they normally live and work." What does "temporary" mean in this context?

• Less than 1 month

• Less than 1 year

• Less than 2 years

• Less than 5 years

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tourism and hospitality?

• It is labor-intensive

• It is people-oriented

• It is seasonal

• It is not dynamic

Which of the following is a characteristic of tourism and hospitality that makes it different from other industries?

• The product is brought to the consumer

• It requires more manpower than other industries

• It is not people-oriented

• It is not seasonal

Which of the following is a potential social benefit of tourism and hospitality?

• Bridging the economic gap between rich and poor nations

• Preserving historical sites and monuments

• Social exchange between tourists and locals

• Enhancing one's education

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of tourism and hospitality in terms of cultural enrichment?

• Encouraging governments to preserve historical sites

• Motivating indigenous groups to preserve their heritage

• Evolving a mutual trust and respect for one another

• Reducing the appreciation of cultural diversity

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of tourism and hospitality in terms of economic development?

• Contribution to the balance of payment

• Dispersion of development

• Increasing pollution

• Effect on general economic development

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of tourism and hospitality in terms of education?

• Enhancing one's knowledge and skills

• Providing up-to-date information

• Enabling people to exchange ideas and propose solutions

• Reducing the need for education

Which of the following definitions emphasizes that tourism involves "the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment"?

• Hunziker and Krapf

• Tourism Society in Britain

• Goeldner and Ritchie

• World Tourism Organization (WTO)

Which of the following is NOT a component of the tourism and hospitality network?

• Food and beverage services

• Lodging services

• Recreation services

• Retail shopping services

According to Burkart and Medlik, tourism has the characteristic of being "temporary and short-term, with the intention to return within a few days, weeks, or months." What does this mean?

• Tourism trips are limited to a few days

• Tourism trips are limited to a few weeks

• Tourism trips are limited to a few months

• All of the above