What is 'foreign exchange' in the tourism context?

• Trading goods between countries

• Converting one country's currency into another for travel

• Exchanging travel vouchers between companies

• Selling souvenirs to foreign tourists

Answer explanation

Foreign exchange means converting one country's currency into another, essential for international travel.

Explain ONE way that money spent by inbound international tourists benefits local people DIRECTLY.

Answer explanation

Sample Answer:

Direct benefits include job creation in tourism businesses (hotels, restaurants, tour guides), wages paid to local employees, and income for local craft sellers and service providers.

Where can foreign currency be exchanged?

• Only in airports

• Foreign exchange bureaus and commercial banks

• Only in hotels

• Only at tour ist attractions

Answer explanation

Foreign currency can be exchanged at foreign exchange bureaus, commercial banks, and other authorized facilities.

If the exchange rate for US Dollars is R18.50, calculate how many dollars a tourist will receive when exchanging R3,700.

Answer explanation

Calculation: R3,700 ÷ 18.50 = $200.00. Always divide rands by the exchange rate to get foreign currency.

Which is Namibia's most popular wildlife park known for its large salt pan?

• Okavango Delta

• Etosha National Park

• Kruger National Park

• Serengeti

Answer explanation

Etosha National Park in Namibia is famous for wildlife viewing and its characteristic large salt pan (Etosha Pan).

Name TWO South African World Heritage Sites.

Answer explanation

Examples include: Robben Island, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Cradle of Humankind, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape, Cape Floral Region, Richtersveld Cultural Landscape, Vredefort Dome.

What does 'heritage' refer to in tourism?

Modern tourist

• Only buildings and monuments

• Cultural traditions, historical sites, and natural landscapes passed down through generations

• Only natural attractions

• Modern tourist development

Answer explanation

Heritage encompasses cultural traditions, historical sites, artifacts, and natural landscapes that are inherited from past generations.

Name the South African heritage body responsible for declaring and protecting heritage sites.

Answer explanation

SAHRA (South African Heritage Resources Agency) is responsible for protecting and managing South Africa's heritage resources.

The importance of culture and heritage in tourism includes:

• Only generating income

• Preserving identity, educating visitors, and promoting cultural exchange

• Only attracting international tourists

• Creating entertainment only

Answer explanation

Culture and heritage tourism preserves cultural identity, educates visitors about history, promotes understanding, and supports local communities.

Which is an example of ABOVE-THE-LINE advertising?

• Brochures and flyers

• Television and radio advertisements

• Direct mail

• Social media posts

Answer explanation

Above-the-line advertising uses mass media like TV, radio, and newspapers to reach large audiences. It's paid media advertising.