Economic Impact of Tourism Quiz

What is the primary economic impact of tourism on a country's economy?

• Decrease in local employment

• Increase in foreign exchange earnings

• Reduction in local business opportunities

• Decrease in infrastructure development

How does tourism contribute to job creation?

• By reducing the need for local services

• By creating seasonal employment opportunities

• By increasing automation in industries

• By decreasing the demand for skilled labour

Which of the following is a benefit of tourism to local businesses?

• Decrease in customer base

• Increase in competition

• Boost in sales and revenue

• Reduction in product variety

What is a common pattern observed in visitor spending?

• Visitors spend more on local transportation than accommodation

• Visitors spend more on souvenirs than on food and beverages

• Visitors spend more on accommodation and food than on other services

• Visitors spend more on entertainment than on accommodation

How does tourism infrastructure development benefit a region?

• By reducing the need for public transport

• By increasing the cost of living

• By improving facilities and services for both tourists and locals

• By limiting access to natural resources

What is the role of tourism in a country's GDP?

• It has no significant impact

• It contributes to a decrease in GDP

• It is a major contributor to GDP growth

• It only affects the GDP of developing countries

What is indirect employment in the tourism sector?

• Jobs directly involved in serving tourists

• Jobs in industries that supply goods and services to tourism businesses

• Jobs that are unrelated to tourism

• Jobs that are seasonal and temporary

What is direct employment in the tourism industry?

• Jobs in agriculture

• Jobs in manufacturing

• Jobs directly involved in providing services to tourists

• Jobs in education

What is the multiplier effect in tourism?

• The increase in tourism costs over time

• The reduction in tourism demand due to high prices

• The economic benefit that results from the re-spending of tourism income

• The decrease in local employment due to tourism

Which of the following is an example of tourism infrastructure?

• Local grocery stores

• Tourist information centres

• Residential housing

• Industrial factories