WorksheetsChapter 17: Tourism
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
While traveling the east coast of the U.S., a family visits Savannah, Georgia, for the historic homes tour. They also head to St. Augustine, Florida, to see the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. What type of tourism is this?
Ecotourism
Dark
Sustainable
Heritage
A mother takes her children to the state beach for a day of fun in the sun and sand. Which type of tourism are they engaging in?
Business
Heritage
Dark
Leisure
If you travel from the United States to Italy, what will you probably have to do before you buy souvenirs?
Visit a currency exchange to change dollars for euros.
Make sure you only purchase from vendors who take dollars.
Check to see if you are buying from a reputable seller.
Ask to see a local business license.
Which type of tourism includes traveling to experience places, artifacts, and activities that have a link to the people of the past?
Ecotourism
Heritage
Dark
Domestic
A family travels to Amsterdam, the Netherlands to visit the Anne Frank House. This is an example of which type of tourism?
Heritage
Dark
Ecotourism
Sustainable
Which type of tourism minimizes its impact on the environment and local culture to protect the destination for future enjoyment?
Dark
Ecotourism
Sustainable
Heritage
What do ecotourism and dark tourism represent?
Business tourism
Heritage tourism
Niche tourism
Sustainable tourism
Heritage tourism is traveling
for business.
to an endangered area.
to experience places that link to the people of the past.
for the purpose of personal enjoyment and relaxation.
Which is an example of ecotourism?
Snorkeling the coral reef in Belize
Sunbathing at the local beach
Exploring the ruins of Pompeii
Visiting the Liberty Bell
Dark tourism would explore
places of death and destruction.
archeological sites.
ancient libraries.
rivers in South America.
People prefer to go to Florida in the winter and Maine in the summer. These are examples of
logistical motivation.
social/cultural considerations.
niche tourism.
the seasonality of a destination.
The E in PESTEL analysis stands for
Education.
Ecotourism.
Event
Environmental.
A PESTEL analysis looks at political, technological, social/cultural, economic, legal and environmental considerations.
environmental considerations.
educational advancements.
ecotourism impacts.
efficiency quotients.
Which is an example of a legal consideration in the PESTEL analysis?
Reliable Internet service
Making ride-sharing services illegal
Restrictions on traveling between countries
Frequency of hurricanes
If you want to analyze the political and social/cultural climate of a destination before visiting, you can conduct a(n)
destination marketing review.
tourism analysis.
PESTEL analysis.
Internet scan.
Money that is left over after a person has paid for required items is called
petty cash.
active income.
discretionary income.
variable expenses.
When a government issues a travel ban that prohibits travel to and from a destination, it is a(n)
trade agreement response.
economic consideration.
political consideration.
cultural exchange.
If a country does not permit women to travel alone, this is an example of
social/cultural considerations.
political considerations.
a trade response.
Safety concerns.
People that live in France can travel to Italy without having a passport. The ease of travel between countries due to the impact of governmental regulations is a
environmental consideration.
political consideration.
social consideration.
cultural consideration.
A country has recently banned ride-sharing services. This is an example of a
political consideration.
cultural consideration.
legal consideration.
social consideration.
A person has chosen to visit a destination because they have always wanted to go there. What type of motivation has influenced their decision?
External motivation
Logistical motivation
Professional motivation
Personal motivation
When you visit Barcelona just because you’ve always wanted to, this is an example of
personal motivation.
logistical motivation.
business pressure.
destination marketing.
You really want to go to Paris but end up visiting Boston because that is all you can afford. This is an example of
internal pressure.
social pressure.
personal motivation.
logistical motivation
When a destination cannot support the number of visitors, it is called
undertourism.
overtourism.
ecotourism.
dark tourism.
Which is an example of the positive impact of tourism on large scale economies?
More expensive modes of transportation
Decrease in number of attractions
Increase in number of hotels
Fewer airline options
Which is an example of the positive impact of tourism on small scale economies?
Increased unemployment
Fewer local restaurants and shops
Decrease in local tax base
More skilled and educated workforce
Which is an example of the negative impact of tourism?
Lack of respect for local traditions
Support of historical sites
Cheaper modes of travel
Increase in hotels and restaurants
Most large cities have a destination marketing organization (DMO) that is known as a
CCO (conference center organization).
VIP (visitor information program).
HRAB (hotel, restaurant, and attraction bureau).
CVB (convention and visitors bureau).
A CVB may complete a request for proposal (RFP) in hopes of having a convention select their city. This is a competitive process known as
soliciting.
bidding.
offering.
promoting.
A production company selects Virginia as the site for filming their next historical movie. Which group is most likely responsible for recruiting the production company?
Economic Development Organization
Virginia Board of Tourism
Destination Marketing Organization
Talent Site Development
Two types of niche tourism are:
Adventure tourism and cultural tourism
Mass tourism and sustainable tourism
Business tourism and medical tourism
Ecotourism and space tourism
The purpose of a PESTEL analysis is to:
analyze the internal environment of a company
evaluate the political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal factors affecting an organization
assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a business
determine the financial performance of a company
People are motivated to travel to a specific place because of:
Cultural experiences
Adventure activities
Relaxation and leisure
All of the above
What are some of the economic impacts of tourism on an area? Which do you think is most important and why?
Tourism increases local employment opportunities.
Tourism leads to cultural exchange.
Tourism causes environmental degradation.
Tourism boosts local businesses.
The purpose of a destination marketing organization (DMO) is to:
Promote tourism to a specific location
Regulate travel agencies
Provide transportation services
Offer accommodation discounts
