Geography_Tourism

What is tourism?

• Traveling to a new location for leisure or business
• Working in the travel industry
• Moving permanently to a new place
• Hosting events in a foreign country

What is a tourist?

• Someone who explores their neighborhood
• A person traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for leisure or business
• An employee in a travel company
• A local visitor to a museum

Why is transport important in the tourism industry?

• It provides jobs for local people
• It ensures tourists can reach their destinations
• It improves accommodation facilities
• It creates more catering opportunities

Which of the following is an example of accommodation?

• Airplane
• Hotel
• Restaurant
• Museum

What does catering refer to in tourism?

• Providing food and drink services
• Organizing transportation for tourists
• Offering accommodation
• Planning tourist itineraries

Which of these is an example of a tourist attraction in Northern Ireland?

• Giant's Causeway
• Eiffel Tower
• Sydney Opera House
• Great Wall of China

Why do some people prefer to stay within their country for holidays?

• Cost-effective
• Language barriers
• Familiarity with local culture
• All of the above

Name a key disadvantage of tourism to host countries.

• Boosts the local economy
• Environmental degradation
• Creates more job opportunities
• Promotes cultural exchange

Which of these is an example of a seaside resort in the UK?

• Brighton
• Windsor Castle
• Killarney National Park
• Buckingham Palace

What is a common reason people travel abroad for holidays?

• To experience new cultures
• To avoid language barriers
• For cheaper transportation
• To avoid local weather conditions