Sustainable Tourism Quiz 2

Which of the following best defines farm-based tourism?

• The practice of attracting tourists to urban areas for recreational purposes.

• Involvement of agricultural farms in tourism for educational and recreational purposes.

• Providing high-end facilities on farms.

• Renting out urban spaces for agricultural shows.

Why is the regulatory environment challenging for farm-based tourism operators?

• It involves low taxes and minimal regulations.

• It is affordable and less time-consuming.

• It is time-consuming, expensive, and intrusive.

• It has high returns with minimal oversight.

Given that many volunteers work with local communities in volunteer tourism, which approach ensures minimal impact on the local economy?

• Volunteers replace full-time local jobs.

• Volunteers are given administrative roles.

• Projects employ locals and avoid job displacement.

• Projects rely solely on volunteer efforts.

Which factor is a common economic challenge faced by backpacking destinations?

• Significant revenue generation from high spending by tourists.

• Promotion of luxury accommodations to attract budget travelers.

• Low spending per visitor in backpacking market

• Lack of demand for any local goods and services.

How can guesthouse tourism strengthen local economies in rural areas?

• By promoting imitation of tourist behavior for cultural adaptation.

• By creating job opportunities and providing revenue for locals.

• By ensuring rapid economic gains through mass tourism only.

• By reducing female participation in tourism sectors.

What is a key benefit of farm-based tourism for local economies?

• It requires high investment in luxury facilities.

• It helps support and diversify rural economies.

• It promotes urban expansion.

• It exclusively benefits international investors.

Which of the following is a core principle of volunteer tourism?

• Volunteers are only recruited for administrative tasks.

• Projects should benefit the local community and involve local people.

• Volunteers should replace local employees.

• It is primarily a profit-generating tourism type.

When developing a volunteer tourism project, what should be included in a code of conduct for volunteers?

• Instructions to disregard local customs.

• Guidelines on respectful interaction with the host community.

• Directions to prioritize resume-building.

• Requirement to work without guidance.

Which of the following is a negative impact often associated with volunteer tourism?

• Sustainable economic growth for host communities.

• Improved accountability and continuity in projects.

• High turnover and lack of long-term commitment.

• Reduced cultural understanding among tourists.

What is one of the main challenges in promoting sustainable practices in guesthouse tourism?

• Lack of visitor management guidelines and standards.

• Strict regulations governing all guesthouse operations.

• Focus on meeting luxury tourist needs only.

• High investment in eco-certifications.