Tourism & Hospitality Video Test

What is tourism?

• Tourism is travel away from one's usual environment for leisure, business, or other purposes, involving at least one overnight stay.

• Tourism is the act of staying at home and avoiding travel for any reason.

• Tourism is only about business trips within one's own city.

• Tourism is the process of moving goods from one place to another.

Which of the following is not a reason people travel?

• Business

• Leisure

• Visiting family

• Staying in one's hometown

Match each transportation mode with its advantage.

• High speed between major cities

• Car

• Travel and lodging in one experience

• Airplane

• Scenic route & comfort

• Train

• Flexibility and convenience

• Cruise Ship

List two lodging options and describe an advantage/disadvantage of each.

• Hotels – consistent quality, can be costly; Motels – convenient for road travelers, fewer amenities; Resorts – luxury and recreation, expensive; Hostels – budget-friendly, shared spaces.

• Hotels – always expensive, no amenities; Motels – only for long stays, luxury services; Resorts – budget-friendly, shared rooms; Hostels – private suites, costly.

• Hotels – only for business travelers, no recreation; Motels – luxury and recreation, expensive; Resorts – consistent quality, can be costly; Hostels – convenient for road travelers, fewer amenities.

• Hotels – shared spaces, budget-friendly; Motels – luxury and recreation, expensive; Resorts – convenient for road travelers, fewer amenities; Hostels – consistent quality, can be costly.

Which of the following is a well-known food service rating system?

• Michelin Guide

• Zagat Survey

• TripAdvisor

• Yelp

Why is food service important in tourism?

• Food enhances the travel experience, reflects local culture, and impacts visitor satisfaction; a challenge is maintaining consistent quality and hygiene standards.

• Food service is only important for local residents, not tourists.

• Food service has no impact on the tourism industry.

• Food service is important only for providing fast food options to travelers.

Describe two types of travelers and their attraction preferences.

• Adventure travelers – outdoor, high-energy activities; Cultural travelers – heritage sites, museums, festivals; Business travelers – convenience, efficiency; Wellness travelers – spas and retreats.

• Adventure travelers – shopping malls, luxury hotels; Cultural travelers – amusement parks, beaches; Business travelers – hiking trails, art galleries; Wellness travelers – nightclubs, casinos.

• Adventure travelers – spas and retreats; Cultural travelers – high-energy activities; Business travelers – heritage sites; Wellness travelers – museums and festivals.

• Adventure travelers – museums and festivals; Cultural travelers – outdoor, high-energy activities; Business travelers – spas and retreats; Wellness travelers – convenience, efficiency.

A traveler focused on museums and landmarks is a:

• Adventure tourist

• Cultural heritage tourist

• Business tourist

• Wellness tourist

List three careers in travel and tourism mentioned in the video.

• Travel agent, tour guide, hotel manager, event planner, flight attendant, chef, cruise director, concierge.

• Doctor, engineer, scientist, architect, lawyer, dentist, pharmacist, pilot.

• Software developer, data analyst, network engineer, system administrator, web designer, app developer, IT consultant, programmer.

• Farmer, carpenter, electrician, plumber, mechanic, welder, painter, mason.

A career in tourism, such as a travel agent, requires which of the following: skills needed, education/training required, advantages and challenges?

• Communication skills, relevant training, opportunities to travel, and dealing with demanding clients

• Medical knowledge, engineering degree, high salary, and no customer interaction

• Programming skills, no formal education, work from home, and no challenges

• Legal expertise, law degree, flexible hours, and no stress