WorksheetsY10 Homework 1 - Components of Tourism 1
Total questions: 2
Worksheet time: 22mins
In 2014, the global Travel and Tourism industry is worth how much? and what percentage is this of total global GDP?
$2.4 trillion and 3.1%
$8.9 trillion and 5.2%
What does the structure of the tourism industry involve?
Only a few stakeholders
Several components and many different stakeholders
Only the government
Only travel agencies
How many major components of tourism are there?
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Which of the following is NOT listed as a major component of tourism?
Tourist boards
Travel services
Manufacturing services
Accommodation services
What happened to the tourism industry during the Coronavirus pandemic?
It thrived due to increased travel
It struggled due to halted air travel
It remained unaffected
It grew due to increased local tourism
What is the primary role of a tourist board?
To manage local businesses
To promote tourism in a particular area
To regulate transportation services
To provide accommodation services
What is another term often used to refer to a tourist board?
Travel Agency
Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO)
Hospitality Service
Tourism Bureau
Which type of organisation aims to promote tourism across more than one country?
Local tourist boards
National tourist boards
International organisations
Regional tourist boards
Which of the following is an example of an international organisation that promotes tourism?
Local Chamber of Commerce
European Union
State Tourism Department
City Council
What is the aim of a national tourist board?
To promote tourism in a specific city
To promote tourism across the country
To manage international travel regulations
To provide local transportation services
Which of the following is NOT a source of funding for a national tourist board?
Tourist taxes
Membership fees
Government funding
Local donations
What is the primary focus of a regional tourist board?
The entire country
A particular region of a country
International tourism
Virtual tourism
Which of the following is an example of a national tourist board campaign title?
Visit Cornwall
Kerala Tourism
Incredible India
Cape Town Tourism
What is the main role of a tourist information centre?
To provide accommodation for tourists
To offer advice and help regarding tourism in the area
To organize local events
To manage national tourist boards
What is a common feature found in tourist information centres?
Virtual tourism facilities
Local government offices
National tourist board headquarters
International travel agencies
Which of the following is NOT a commonly accepted method of transport in the tourism industry?
Air
Road
Train
Bicycle
Which of the following hotel chains is mentioned as a key player in the tourism industry?
Marriott
Best Western
Four Seasons
Hyatt
What is one of the reasons hotel chains have come under increased scrutiny?
High prices
Economic leakage in tourism
Poor customer service
Limited locations
Which type of accommodation is popular with budget travelers and backpackers?
Luxury hotels
Hostels and budget accommodation
Resorts
Villas
Which organization is mentioned as a popular hostel provider?
International Hotel Group
Youth Hostel Association (YHA)
Global Hostel Network
Backpackers United
Who changed the face of the British holiday market with the introduction of seaside holiday parks?
Thomas Cook
Billy Butlin
Richard Branson
John Smith
What is glamping?
A type of luxury hotel
Glamorous camping
A budget hostel
A type of homestay
What is the most popular platform for renting out rooms or entire properties to tourists?
Booking.com
Expedia
Airbnb
TripAdvisor
Which of the following is an example of an accommodation innovation mentioned in the text?
Staying in a luxury hotel in Paris
Sleeping in a hammock in Borneo
Renting a villa in Spain
Booking a cruise in the Caribbean
