Economic Impacts of Tourism (recap)

Which of the following is a positive economic impact of tourism?

• Inflation

• Foreign exchange earnings

• Economic leakage

• Opportunity costs

What is one negative economic impact caused by dependence on tourism?

• Increased employment

• Tourism overdependence

• Cultural preservation

• Local entrepreneurship

The tourism industry is considered the ____ export sector in the global economy according to UNWTO.

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Which of the following describes economic leakage?

• Money circulating in local communities

• Money leaving the host country

• Increase in domestic savings

• Government tax collection

The multiplier effect refers to:

• The reduction of tourism jobs

• The number of times tourist money circulates in an economy

• Government taxation on tourism

• Tourist demand for imported goods

Which of the following is an indirect impact of tourism spending?

• Hotel worker's salary

• Farmer supplying vegetables to hotels

• Tourist buying a souvenir

• Park entrance fee collection

What type of tourism impact refers to changes in the behavior or values of residents?

• Economic

• Sociocultural

• Environmental

• Political

The preservation of archaeological sites due to tourism is an example of a:

• Positive cultural impact

• Negative social impact

• Economic leakage

• Opportunity cost

What environmental problem occurs due to improper sewage disposal?

• Visual pollution

• Water pollution

• Noise pollution

• Land use problem

What is one strategy to reduce economic leakage?

• Hire more foreign workers

• Import more goods

• Maximize use of local products and labor

• Build foreign-owned hotels