DTM 10313 PRINCIPLES OF TOURISM MANAGEMENT - QUIZ CHAPTER 3

UNWTO stands for?

• UNITED WORLD PEACE ORGANIZATIONS

• UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION

• UNITED NATIONS WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION

• MALAYSIAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION

Answer explanation

The United Nations World Tourism Organization or UN Tourism is a specialized agency of the United Nations which promotes responsible, sustainable and universally-accessible tourism. Its headquarters are in Madrid, Spain.

Currently known as WTO - World Tourism Organization

The current headquarters of UNWTO?

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Madrid, Spain.

• Barcelona, Spain.

• London, England.

Answer explanation

The United Nations World Tourism Organization or UN Tourism is a specialized agency of the United Nations which promotes responsible, sustainable and universally-accessible tourism. Its headquarters are in Madrid, Spain.

Which is TRUE on the roles of IATA (Internationals Air Transports Association?

(Can select more than 1 answer)

• Provides consulting and training services in many areas.

• Set up a special panel to study measures to track aircraft in flight in real time.

• Help airlines to operate safely, securely, efficiently, and economically under clearly defined rules.

• Promote Southeast Asian studies;

Answer explanation

Roles of IATA

1. Advocacy

• 2. Industry Digital Transformation, Retailing and Customer Centricity

• 3. Safety, Security & Operations

4. 4. Sustainability

5. 5. A Strong Association

In Which years was IATA established?

• 1969

• 1933

• 1954

• 1945

Answer explanation

From 57 founding members in 1945, IATA now represents some 340 airlines in over 120 countries. Carrying 80% of the world’s air traffic, IATA members include the world’s leading passenger and cargo airlines.

ASEAN stands for?

• ASEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION

• ASEAN TOURISM STANDARDS

• ASEAN TOURISM ASSOCIATION

• ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIA NATIONS

Answer explanation

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly abbreviated as ASEAN, is a political and economic union of 10 states in Southeast Asia.

Where is the current headquarters for ASEAN located?

• Jakarta, Indonesia

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• London, England.

• Bangkok, Thailand.

Answer explanation

Current headquarters for ASEAN is at Jakarta, Indonesia.

ASEANTA roles are...... (Can select more than 1 answer).

• • Driving sustainable tourism growth. 

• • Promoting regional tourism products. 

• Facilitating knowledge exchange and building valuable networking.

• • Addressing key challenges to position ASEAN as a premier global destination. 

Answer explanation

• Activities and Focus:

  • - Promoting regional tourism products. 

  • - Facilitating knowledge exchange and building valuable networking. 

  • - Improving cooperation within the tourism industry. 

  • - Driving sustainable tourism growth. 

  • - Fostering regional collaboration. 

  • - Addressing key challenges to position ASEAN as a premier global destination. 

How many members of ASEANTA?

• Including national-level tourism associations, hotel and restaurant associations, airlines, and national tourism organizations (NTOs) from all 10 ASEAN countries

• Has over 1,000 members under 13 chapters and partnerships with both the private sectors and Government agencies such as the Ministry of Tourism.

• Has a total of 13 affiliates representing about 5,000 tourist guides throughout Malaysia:

• Had 325 members around the Asia Pacific regions.

Answer explanation

It comprises members from both the public and private tourism sectors, including national-level tourism associations, hotel and restaurant associations, airlines, and national tourism organizations (NTOs) from all 10 ASEAN countries. 

"Membership association working to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region"

Which organization was represented by the phrases above?

• MATTA

• IATA

• PATA

• BATA

Answer explanation

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a membership association working to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region.

The members of PATA consists of from which sectors?

• Government from 95 government (Countries) such as Hawaii, Canada, Malaysia, China and more.

• Airlines Sectors such as Air India, All Nippon Airways, Nauru Air Corporation and more.

• Car rental company such as AVIS, EUROCAR, MAXIM, GRAB and so forth

• Few hotels such as Banyan hotel, BWH Hotel, Dusit International Hotel and more.

Answer explanation

As of March 25, 2025, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has over 650 member organizations, including government tourism bodies, airlines, hospitality organizations, and educational institutions, all working towards the sustainable growth of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. 

Based in more than 90 destinations worldwide, our members represent all segments of the tourism industry from both public and private sectors.