HMPE 1-QUIZ1

What is the primary role of the transportation industry in tourism?

• Providing food services
  

• Moving people, animals, and goods from one location to another

• Offering accommodations

• Managing tour guides

How much do tourists typically spend on transportation during their holiday?

• 10-20%

• 20-30%

• 30-40%

• 40-50%

Which type of transportation do you think is generally the least expensive for bulk transport?

• Air

• Rail

• Motor vehicles

• Taxi services

How does transportation negatively impact tourism?

• By creating new destinations

• By increasing accessibility

• By causing pollution

• By reducing travel demand

What does the economy of scale principle in transportation state?

• Transportation cost per unit increases when shipment size increases

• Transportation cost per unit decreases when shipment size increases

• Transportation cost per unit remains the same regardless of size

• Transportation cost per unit increases when shipment size decreases

What does the economy of distance principle state?

• Cost per unit of distance increases as distance increases

• Cost per unit of distance decreases as distance increases

• Cost per unit of distance remains constant

• Distance has no effect on transportation cost

Which of the following best describes the relationship between transportation and tourism?

• Tourism exists independently of transportation

• Tourism is dependent on the development of transportation

• Transportation has no effect on tourism growth

• Tourism negatively impacts transportation industries

Which factor is most important in attracting tourists to a destination?

• Local weather conditions

• Availability and efficiency of transport

• Local languages spoken

• Government policies

How does strategic transportation management benefit the tourism industry?

• By increasing transportation costs

• By ensuring efficient and affordable transport

• By reducing the number of available transport options

• By making tourism inaccessible to remote areas

Which of the following is a challenge in transportation management for tourism?

• Clients demand high quality at the lowest price

• Lack of interest in traveling

• Transportation costs are always fixed

• Tourists do not consider transportation in their budget