Understanding Tourism and Its Impact

What is the definition of domestic tourism?

• Travelling to a different country for a visit or holiday

• Taking holidays and trips in your own country

• Visitors from overseas coming into the country

• Travelling for business purposes

Which of the following is an example of leisure travel?

• Attending a business conference

• Going on a day trip to a local museum

• Participating in a voluntary work programme abroad

• Travelling for a medical procedure

What is the primary goal of sustainable tourism?

• Maximising tourist numbers regardless of environmental impact

• Meeting the needs of present tourists while protecting the environment for the future

• Focusing solely on economic growth

• Encouraging only domestic tourism

Which of the following is a principle of sustainable tourism?

• Increasing the number of inbound tourists

• Making as low an impact on the environment and local culture as possible

• Prioritising luxury travel experiences

• Reducing the cost of travel for tourists

What is the economic multiplier effect in tourism?

• Direct spending by tourists that circulates throughout the economy

• The total number of tourists visiting a country

• The increase in tourism-related taxes

• The reduction in travel costs due to increased competition

Which of the following is an example of outbound tourism?

• A family from London visiting Edinburgh

• A couple from Manchester travelling to Paris for a holiday

• Tourists from Germany visiting the UK

• A business meeting held in Birmingham

What is meant by direct employment in the travel and tourism sector?

• Jobs created to supply and support travel and tourism organisations

• Employment in industries unrelated to tourism

• Jobs created directly by travel and tourism organisations

• Employment in the manufacturing sector

Which of the following is a benefit of sustainable tourism?

• Increased energy consumption

• Environmental protection

• Higher costs for tourists

• Reduced local employment opportunities

What type of travel includes activities like adventure, health, and cultural heritage?

• Leisure travel

• Business travel

• Specialist travel

• Domestic travel

Which of the following is an example of inbound tourism?

• A British citizen travelling to Spain

• A tourist from France visiting London

• A local resident attending a festival in their hometown

• A business trip from Manchester to Glasgow