Travel and Tourism: Unit 2.1 Factors affecting tourism demand

Which of the following best describes an economic impact of travel and tourism?

• The effects that travel and tourism has on money and jobs

• The effects that travel and tourism has on the environment

• The effects that travel and tourism has on people and their way of life

• The effects that travel and tourism has on fashion trends

'Disposable income' refers to (a)   .

• The total income before paying taxe
• The remaining part of income after
• The money spent on luxury goods
• The income received from investment

Which factor is NOT an economic factor affecting tourism demand?

• Disposable income people have to spend on travel

• The amount of money governments invest in tourism

• Health awareness among consumers

• How much desire there is to travel to destinations

(a)   is an example of a social factor affecting tourism demand.

• The amount of money governments inv
• Demographics, such as age and dispo
• The cost of travel products and ser
• The number of hotels in a destinati

How can national governments manage factors affecting tourism demand?

• By investing money in tourism development and infrastructure

• By reducing the number of tourists allowed to visit

• By increasing the price of travel products

• By limiting access to tourist destinations

Which statement best explains 'socially sustainable tourism'?

• Tourism that maximises economic profits for destinations

• Tourism that minimises negative sociocultural impacts and maximises positive impacts on destinations

• Tourism that focuses only on environmental protection

• Tourism that increases the number of tourists regardless of impact

Why has health awareness increased the demand for active, outdoor holidays?

• Because consumers are more aware of the importance of diet, exercise, and fresh air for good health

• Because governments require tourists to exercise

• Because hotels offer free gym memberships

• Because travel agencies only promote outdoor holidays

Which of the following is a definition of 'tourism demand'?

• The amount of money governments invest in tourism

• How much desire there is to travel to destinations

• The number of hotels in a destination

• The effects of travel and tourism on the environment

Which of the following is NOT a key word related to social factors in tourism?

• Social factors

• Demographics

• Disposable income

• Social consciousness

Match each key word with its correct definition.

• Political factors

• To do with how countries are governed and what can happen as a result

• Communication technology

• To do with practical science applications and engineering

• Online booking

• Ways of sharing information using the internet

• Technological factors

• Use of the internet to reserve accommodation and transport