Midterm Examination in Macro Perspective

What is considered a First World country?

• A developed country characterized by political stability, democracy, and high standard of living.
• An industrialized country with low standards of living.
• A country with no political structure.
• A developing country facing economic challenges.

What was the international tourist arrivals growth rate in 2017?

• 6.8%
• 5.2%
• 7.5%
• 8.3%

What is the main responsibility of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)?

• Promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
• Development of transportation services.
• Promotion of international travel only.
• Management of travel agencies.

When was the International Congress of Official Tourist Traffic Associations established?

• 1925
• 1975
• 1934
• 1969

What was the name of the organization before it became the World Tourism Organization?

• International Union of Official Travel Organizations (IUOTO)
• International Congress of Tourist Traffic Associations
• World Tourism Council
• International Union of Official Tourist Propaganda Organizations

Which country joined UNWTO in 1975?

• Nepal
• Bhutan
• Thailand
• India

What is one of the objectives of the UNWTO?

• Gain knowledge about World Tourism Organization
• Build more hotels
• Educate about Asian cultures
• Increase air traffic rates

As of the text, how many countries are members of UNWTO?

• 157
• 180
• 200
• 110

What are the official languages of UNWTO?

• Arabic, English, French, and Russian
• Arabic, English, Mandarin, French
• Spanish, German, Italian, Chinese
• English, Spanish, French, Japanese

In which city is the headquarters of the UNWTO located?

• Madrid, Spain
• Berlin, Germany
• Paris, France
• New York, USA