Sustainable Tourism Quiz

What was initially prioritized over environmental considerations in tourism?

• Cultural exchange

• Economic benefits

• Environmental protection

• Historical preservation

What was often overlooked in the early stages of mass tourism development?

• Tourist satisfaction

• Environmental and social considerations

• Hotel quality

• Transportation options

What is a key factor in the development of sustainable tourism?

• Reducing travel costs

• Increasing tourist numbers

• Considering environmental impacts

• Building more hotels

What was the initial attitude towards the environment in mass tourism areas?

• Highly prioritized

• Completely ignored

• Less important than economic benefits

• More important than economic benefits

Which organization defines sustainable tourism as taking full account of its impacts?

• United Nations

• World Health Organization

• World Tourism Organisation

• International Monetary Fund

What is a key benefit of managing tourism's impact according to sustainable tourism principles?

• Increased profits for travel companies

• Positive effects for future generations

• More luxury hotels

• Higher tourist numbers

Sustainable tourism aims to protect which types of environments?

• Urban and industrial

• Natural, historical, and cultural

• Technological and digital

• Political and economic

What is the primary goal of sustainable tourism?

• To increase the number of tourists

• To have a low impact on the environment and local culture

• To maximize profits for tourism companies

• To promote international travel

What is the role of tourism in communities that rely on it?

• It is a minor source of income

• It is a vital source of income

• It is a temporary source of income

• It is an unreliable source of income

What is a key environmental goal of sustainable tourism?

• Minimizing negative impact

• Maximizing tourist numbers

• Building more hotels

• Increasing transportation