Exploring Key Terms in Tourism

What is a person who travels for pleasure called?

• expeditionist

• tourist

• business traveler

• commuter

What term describes the activities and services related to travel and leisure?

• tourism

• recreation

• transportation

• hospitality

Which type of attraction is a natural feature, like a mountain or beach?

• Natural attraction

• Man-made attraction

• Historical site

• Cultural attraction

What do we call attractions that are created by people, such as museums or theme parks?

• man-made attractions

• natural attractions

• historical sites

• cultural landmarks

What is the term for tourism that involves large numbers of people visiting the same place?

• cultural tourism

• adventure tourism

• mass tourism

• eco-tourism

What type of tourism aims to minimize negative impacts on the environment and local communities?

• Mass tourism

• Sustainable tourism

• Adventure tourism

• Cultural tourism

What is the term for the effects that tourism has on local communities and their way of life?

• tourism management strategies

• environmental impact of tourism

• economic benefits of tourism

• cultural impact of tourism

How does tourism contribute to the financial growth of a region?

• Tourism leads to a decline in public services and there are fewer economic opportunities for local people. .

• Tourism contributes to financial growth by creating jobs, increasing local spending, generating tax revenue, and promoting infrastructure development.

• Tourism has no impact on local businesses.

• Tourism decreases local employment opportunities.

What is the term for the impact of tourism on the natural environment?

• Cultural impact of tourism

• Economic benefits of tourism

• Social effects of tourism

• Environmental impact of tourism

Who are the original inhabitants of a region, often affected by tourism?

• Environmental activists

• Indigenous peoples

• Local government officials

• Tourists