Unit 6: Travel/Tourism Study Guide

The travel industry is:

• A sector that deals with the movement of people from one place to another for leisure, business, or other purposes.

• A sector that manufactures automobiles.

• A sector that focuses on agriculture and farming.

• A sector that deals with information technology services.

The difference in economy, business and first class is:

• The level of comfort, services, and amenities provided

• The type of aircraft used

• The duration of the flight

• The number of passengers on the flight

An advantage of train travel over others is:

• It is usually more comfortable and spacious.

• It is the fastest mode of transport.

• It is the most expensive option.

• It is less safe than other modes.

The advantage of bus travel is:

• It is expensive

• It is convenient and affordable

• It is very slow

• It is uncomfortable

When renting a car, what should you do before taking the car off the lot?

• Check the car for any damage and report it to the rental company

• Drive away immediately

• Leave the keys with the rental agent

• Fill the gas tank

Some purposes for water travel are:

• Transportation, recreation, and trade

• Only for fishing

• Only for military use

• Only for emergencies

The difference between domestic and international travel is:

• Domestic travel occurs within one country, while international travel involves crossing country borders.

• Domestic travel requires a passport, while international travel does not.

• International travel is always more expensive than domestic travel.

• Domestic travel is only for business purposes, while international travel is for leisure.

The 3 people that help you plan your next trip are:

• Travel agent, Travel Planner, Travel Agency

• Websites, Friends, Coworkers

• Chef, artist, musician

• Pilot, driver, conductor

Online booking websites work by:

• Allowing users to book services or tickets online through a website interface.

• Providing only information about services without booking options.

• Requiring users to visit the service provider in person to book.

• Sending booking requests only via email.

The 5 W’s of travel are:

• Who, What, When, Where, Why

• Where, When, Which, Who, What

• Why, When, Where, Which, What

• Who, When, Where, Which, Why