Planning and Managing a tourism event

Which of the following best defines seasonality in travel and tourism?

• Seasonality is the increase in travel prices during peak times.
• Seasonality describes the average duration of travel trips throughout the year.
• Seasonality refers to the overall growth of the travel industry.
• Seasonality is the variation in travel demand based on the time of year.

Why is a hotel room considered a perishable product in tourism?

• A hotel room's value increases over time.
• A hotel room is always available for resale.
• A hotel room can be stored for future use.
• A hotel room is perishable because it cannot be stored or sold after the date has passed.

Which of these explains why travel and tourism products are described as intangible?

• They rely on natural attractions like rivers and forests

• They cannot be physically touched or tested before purchase

• They often face fluctuating demand throughout the year

• They can spoil if not consumed at the right time

what is feasibility studies?

• Feasibility studies guarantee project success.
• Feasibility studies are irrelevant to project planning.
• Feasibility studies are assessments that determine the practicality and potential success of a proposed project.
• Feasibility studies are only conducted after a project is completed.

A music festival organiser identifies overcrowding as a risk. Which of the following is the most appropriate control measure?

• Reducing ticket prices to encourage attendance

• Limiting ticket sales and ensuring crowd management staff are present

• Ignoring the issue since festivals are expected to be crowded

• Cancelling the festival completely

Reorder the following steps of choosing your event:

• Consider seasonality, perishability, and intangibility

• define the event objectives

• Prepare a feasibility study

• Include a risk assessment

• confirm budget and approval

what is NTOs? ​ (a)  

• National Tourism Organisation
• National Transport Offices
• New Travel Options

what is DMCs? ​ ​ (a)  

• Destination Management Companies
• Destination Marketing Council
• Domestic Market Corporation

what does the acronym TIC stand for? ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Tourists Information Centre
• Travel Industry Council
• Tourism Investment Centre

what does the acronym NGOs stand for? ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• National Government Organisation
• Non Governmental Organisation
• Non Government Offices