Global Tourism

Which of the following is an environmental factor that can reduce tourism demand?

• Political stability

• Availability of transport

• Increasing populations

• Extreme weather events

What is the meaning of topographical features?

• Location of destination

• The weather at different times of the year

• Accessibility to destination

• Surface geographical features of a destination

How can political factors reduce tourism demand?

• Increased accessibility of travel

• Fewer natural disasters

• War and terrorism

• Rising disposable income

What is one of the economic factors that affect tourism demand?

• Political stability

• Natural disasters

• Disposable income

• Health awareness

Which of the following is a key role of national tourist boards?

• Managing hotels

• Setting international airfares

• Promoting a country as a tourist destination

• Organising package tours

Which of the following is a strategy that destinations use to manage the negative impacts of global tourism?

• Encouraging unlimited tourist numbers

• Expanding infrastructure without regulation

• Implement a carrying capacity in sensitive areas

• Ignoring environmental concerns

What is the purpose of sustainable tourism?

• To maximize profits for tour operators

• To minimize negative impacts on the environment and local communities

• To reduce tourism to popular destinations

• To provide luxury services to tourists

Are locations, topographical and accessibility some of the features that affect the appeal of destinations?

• True

• False

Which feature affects the appeal of destinations by making it easier to travel to?

• Topographical features

• Infrastructure

• Culture and traditions

• Health and wellness services

Which of the following is a social factor affecting tourism demand?

• Government investments

• Topographical features

• Demographics

• Environmental sustainability