Travel and Tourism

What is the key role of a Destination Management Organization (DMO) in sustainable tourism development?

• A) Issuing travel documents

• B) Providing transportation services

• C) Coordinating tourism stakeholders and promoting responsible tourism

• D) Regulating airline ticket prices
  
  

Which of the following best describes "carrying capacity" in tourism planning?

• A) Number of guests a hotel can accommodate

• B) Volume of luggage allowed on international flights

• C) Maximum number of visitors a site can handle without environmental or social degradation

• D) Limit of tourism budget allocations by local governments
  
  

Dynamic pricing in the travel and hospitality industry is primarily influenced by:

• A) Seasonality, demand, competitor pricing, and booking window

• B) Tourist nationality

• C) Political stability of the region

• D) Tourist age and profession

In e-tourism, the use of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems primarily helps in:

• A) Managing employee payroll

• B) Tracking guest preferences and enhancing personalized services

• C) Booking airline tickets only

• D) Increasing property taxes

Which of the following is a key challenge in implementing e-tourism strategies in developing countries?

• A) Excess supply of digital marketing professionals

• B) Over-reliance on AI in decision making

• C) Poor digital infrastructure and limited digital literacy

• D) Too many OTAs offering discounts

Which city is home to the world’s busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic (as of 2024) ?

• A) London Heathrow

• B) Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

• C) Dubai International Airport

• D) Singapore Changi

 

What is a GDS (Global Distribution System) in the travel and tourism industry?

• A) A government database for tourist tracking

• B) A tool used to book local buses and trains

• C) A computerized network that connects travel service providers with agents to book flights, hotels, and more

• D) A weather forecasting tool for tourism

Machu Picchu is a major historical attraction located in:

• A) Bolivia

• B) Peru

• C) Ecuador

• D) Chile

Tourism multiplier effect refers to:

• A) Increase in tourist arrivals after advertising

• B) Economic ripple effect tourism has on other sectors like transport, agriculture, and retail

• C) Rise in airfares during peak season

• D) Doubling of tourism taxes to generate revenue

Which African country is best known for its luxury safari experiences and the Maasai Mara Reserve?

• A) South Africa

• B) Kenya

• C) Tanzania

• D) Botswana