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QUIZ: 1.1 Reasons People Travel / 1.2 Types of Tourism

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The travel and tourism industry is changing because:

a)

Tourists want different destinations

b)

Tourists want more sustainable options

c)

Tourists make different choices about how and where to travel

d)

All of the above

2.

More people are now able and willing to travel due to:

a)

More affordable transportation

b)

Less time off from work or study

c)

Social media

d)

Family obligations

3.

Rock climbing, white-water rafting, skiing, canoeing, scuba diving, and paragliding would be considered what kind of tourism?

a)

Spa tourism

b)

Cultural tourism

c)

Adventure tourism

d)

Independent tourism

4.

Domestic tourists:

a)

Spend more money on travel

b)

Travel outside the country they live in

c)

Stay in their homes

d)

Travel within the country where they live

5.

Factors that can limit the number of people willing and able to travel include:

a)

Disease / public health issues

b)

Disasters such as hurricanes

c)

Terrorism, war, political unrest

d)

All of the above

6.

The combination of components like air tickets, accommodation, transportation, and tickets to attractions all for one price is called:

a)

Independent tourism

b)

Mass tourism

c)

Unpackaged

d)

Packaged

7.

Which of these would be an example of sports tourism?

a)

Watching a soccer game from your hotel room

b)

Traveling to watch the World Cup

c)

Playing soccer on the beach with your family on vacation

d)

Visiting a friend who plays soccer

8.

In Travel & Tourism, MICE stands for:

a)

Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions

b)

Media, Information, Conventions, Events

c)

Many Interesting Conferences and Events

d)

Mass Tourism, Inbound Tourism, Convention Tourism, Ecotourism

9.

What does long-haul refer to?

a)

Flights lasting 3 hours or less

b)

Flights lasting 6 hours or more

c)

Destinations that are more than 2 hours away from home

d)

Vacations that last a week or more

10.

In Travel & Tourism, "accommodation" refers to...?

a)

An adjustment to something

b)

Types of transportation

c)

A special arrangement

d)

A place people can stay overnight

11.

Ecotourism is considered...?

a)

Environmentally friendly tourism

b)

Economic tourism

c)

Tourism that specifically helps the economy

d)

A tourist park

12.

Hotels may want to host conventions or events in order to:

a)

Increase hotel occupancy rates during slow periods

b)

Decrease hotel occupancy rates during busy periods

c)

Improve their customer service skills

d)

Increase VFR

13.

Sustainable tourism involves:

a)

Visiting with the least negative impact

b)

Visiting with the greatest benefit to the local community

c)

Both of the above

d)

None of the above

14.

Taking a cooking class in Italy would most likely be considered what kind of tourism?

a)

Religious tourism

b)

Specialist tourism

c)

Spa tourism

d)

MICE tourism

15.

Which of these is most likely to be considered a cultural/historical tourism destination?

a)

Eiffel Tower

b)

Grand Teton National Park

c)

Las Vegas

d)

Walt Disney World

16.

Which of these is NOT one of the 3 main types of sustainable tourism?

a)

Economically sustainable

b)

Socially sustainable

c)

Technologically sustainable

d)

Environmentally sustainable

17.

In Travel & Tourism, the 'tourism market' refers to:

a)

A place to buy travel products

b)

The activity of buying and selling travel products

c)

People who are likely to buy tourism products or services

d)

A and B

18.

Use this scenario to answer #18 - 20: June is graduating college and wants to do some traveling around Europe to celebrate. She asks her parents' travel agent, who helps her book a trip with Contiki, a tour operator that specializes in trips for 18-35 year olds. She will fly from Miami to London, and visit 11 cities in 10 days, including Paris and Venice. She is looking forward to meeting new people her age and seeing famous places. 18. Which of these describes June’s trip?

a)

Domestic, short haul

b)

Domestic, long haul

c)

International, short haul

d)

International, long haul

19.

Use this scenario to answer #18 - 20: June is graduating college and wants to do some traveling around Europe to celebrate. She asks her parents' travel agent, who helps her book a trip with Contiki, a tour operator that specializes in trips for 18-35 year olds. She will fly from Miami to London, and visit 11 cities in 10 days, including Paris and Venice. She is looking forward to meeting new people her age and seeing famous places. Which of these describes June’s travel at the start of her trip?

a)

Inbound to Miami

b)

Outbound from London

c)

Inbound to London

d)

None of these

20.

Use this scenario to answer #18 - 20: June is graduating college and wants to do some traveling around Europe to celebrate. She asks her parents' travel agent, who helps her book a trip with Contiki, a tour operator that specializes in trips for 18-35 year olds. She will fly from Miami to London, and visit 11 cities in 10 days, including Paris and Venice. She is looking forward to meeting new people her age and seeing famous places. Which of these best describes June’s trip?

a)

Packaged tourism, mass tourism

b)

Independent, packaged, specialist tourism

c)

Independent, packaged tourism, mass tourism

d)

Unpackaged, specialist tourism

21.

The 3 main reasons people travel are:

a)

Leisure, business, and visiting friends or relatives

b)

Shopping, studying, and gardening

c)

Cooking, painting, and dancing

d)

Sleeping, eating, and exercising

22.

One way to be a responsible tourist is to:

a)

Respect local customs and traditions.

b)

Ignore local rules and regulations.

c)

Litter in public places.

d)

Disturb wildlife and natural habitats.

23.

Mass tourism is defined as:

a)

The movement of large numbers of people to popular tourist destinations at the same time.

b)

Traveling alone to remote destinations.

c)

Tourism that focuses only on business travel.

d)

A type of tourism that only involves adventure sports.

24.

23. (b) Select an example of a mass tourism destination:

a)

Paris

b)

Greenland

c)

Antarctica

d)

Sahara Desert

25.

One negative impact that mass tourism has on destinations is:

a)

Environmental degradation

b)

Improved local infrastructure

c)

Increased cultural preservation

d)

Decreased pollution

26.

25. One positive impact that mass tourism has on destinations is:

a)

Increased local employment opportunities

b)

Decreased cultural exchange

c)

Reduced infrastructure development

d)

Lowered income for local businesses

27.

One way a destination can limit or avoid mass tourism is:

a)

Implementing visitor number limits

b)

Building more hotels

c)

Lowering entrance fees

d)

Promoting mass advertising campaigns

28.

The travel and tourism industry is changing because:

a)

Tourists make different choices about how and where to travel

b)

Tourists want different destinations

c)

Tourists want more sustainable options

d)

All of the above

29.

More people are now able and willing to travel due to:

a)

Family obligations

b)

More affordable transportation

c)

Less time off from work or study

d)

Social media

30.

Rock climbing, white-water rafting, skiing, canoeing, scuba diving, and paragliding would be considered what kind of tourism?

a)

Religious tourism

b)

Spa tourism

c)

Cultural tourism

d)

Adventure tourism

31.

Domestic tourists:

a)

Travel within the country where they live

b)

Spend more money on travel

c)

Travel outside the country they live in

d)

Stay in their homes

32.

Factors that can limit the number of people willing and able to travel include:

a)

Terrorism, war, political unrest

b)

Disease / public health issues

c)

Disasters such as hurricanes

d)

All of the above

33.

The combination of components like air tickets, accommodation, transportation, and tickets to attractions all for one price is called:

a)

Packaged

b)

Independent tourism

c)

Mass tourism

d)

Unpackaged

34.

Which of these would be an example of sports tourism?

a)

Visiting a friend who plays soccer

b)

Watching a soccer game from your hotel room

c)

Traveling to watch the World Cup

d)

Playing soccer on the beach with your family on vacation

35.

In Travel & Tourism, MICE stands for:

a)

Mass Tourism, Inbound Tourism, Convention Tourism, Ecotourism

b)

Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions

c)

Media, Information, Conventions, Events

d)

Many Interesting Conferences and Events

36.

What does long-haul refer to?

a)

Destinations that are more than 2 hours away from home

b)

Vacations that last a week or more

c)

Flights lasting 3 hours or less

d)

Flights lasting 6 hours or more

37.

In Travel & Tourism, "accommodation" refers to...?

a)

A place people can stay overnight

b)

An adjustment to something

c)

Types of transportation

d)

A special arrangement

38.

Ecotourism is considered...?

a)

A. A tourist park

b)

B. Environmentally friendly tourism

c)

C. Economic tourism

d)

D. Tourism that specifically helps the economy

39.

Hotels may want to host conventions or events in order to:

a)

Increase VFR

b)

Increase hotel occupancy rates during slow periods

c)

Decrease hotel occupancy rates during busy periods

d)

Improve their customer service skills

40.

Sustainable tourism involves:

a)

Visiting with the greatest benefit to the local community

b)

Visiting with the least negative impact

c)

Both of the above

d)

None of the above

41.

Taking a cooking class in Italy would most likely be considered what kind of tourism?

a)

MICE tourism

b)

Religious tourism

c)

Specialist tourism

d)

Spa tourism

42.

Which of these is most likely to be considered a cultural/historical tourism destination?

a)

Walt Disney World

b)

Eiffel Tower

c)

Grand Teton National Park

d)

Las Vegas

43.

Which of these is NOT one of the 3 main types of sustainable tourism?

a)

Environmentally sustainable

b)

Economically sustainable

c)

Socially sustainable

d)

Technologically sustainable

44.

In Travel & Tourism, the "tourism market" refers to:

a)

People who are likely to buy tourism products or services

b)

A place to buy travel products

c)

The activity of buying and selling travel products

d)

B and C

45.

Use this scenario to answer #18 - 20: June is graduating college and wants to do some traveling around Europe to celebrate. She asks her parents' travel agent, who helps her book a trip with Contiki, a tour operator that specializes in trips for 18-35 year olds. She will fly from Miami to London, and visit 11 cities in 10 days, including Paris and Venice. She is looking forward to meeting new people her age and seeing famous places. 18. Which of these describes June's trip?

a)

International, long haul

b)

Domestic, short haul

c)

Domestic, long haul

d)

International, short haul

46.

Use this scenario to answer #18 - 20: June is graduating college and wants to do some traveling around Europe to celebrate. She asks her parents' travel agent, who helps her book a trip with Contiki, a tour operator that specializes in trips for 18-35 year olds. She will fly from Miami to London, and visit 11 cities in 10 days, including Paris and Venice. She is looking forward to meeting new people her age and seeing famous places. Which of these describes June's travel at the start of her trip?

a)

Inbound to London

b)

Inbound to Miami

c)

Outbound from London

d)

None of these

47.

Use this scenario to answer #18 - 20: June is graduating college and wants to do some traveling around Europe to celebrate. She asks her parents' travel agent, who helps her book a trip with Contiki, a tour operator that specializes in trips for 18-35 year olds. She will fly from Miami to London, and visit 11 cities in 10 days, including Paris and Venice. She is looking forward to meeting new people her age and seeing famous places. Which of these best describes June's trip?

a)

Unpackaged, specialist tourism

b)

Packaged tourism, mass tourism

c)

Independent, packaged, specialist tourism

d)

Independent, packaged tourism, mass tourism

48.

The 3 main reasons people travel are:

a)

Leisure, business, and visiting friends or relatives

b)

Shopping, studying, and working locally

c)

Staying at home, gardening, and watching TV

d)

Cooking, cleaning, and exercising

49.

One way to be a responsible tourist is:

a)

Respecting local customs and traditions.

b)

Ignoring local rules and regulations.

c)

Damaging natural or cultural sites.

d)

Littering in public places.

50.

Mass tourism refers to the movement of large numbers of people to popular destinations. Which of the following is an example of a mass tourism destination?

a)

Paris, France

b)

A remote mountain village

c)

A small rural town

d)

An isolated island with no infrastructure

51.

One negative impact that mass tourism has on destinations is:

a)

Environmental degradation

b)

Increased local wildlife

c)

Improved air quality

d)

Decreased waste production

52.

One positive impact that mass tourism has on destinations is:

a)

Increased local employment opportunities

b)

Decreased cultural exchange

c)

Reduced infrastructure development

d)

Lowered income for local businesses

53.

One way a destination can limit or avoid mass tourism is:

a)

Implementing visitor quotas

b)

Building more hotels

c)

Lowering travel costs

d)

Promoting mass marketing campaigns

54.

The travel and tourism industry is changing because:

a)

Tourists want more sustainable options

b)

Tourists make different choices about how and where to travel

c)

Tourists want different destinations

d)

All of the above

55.

More people are now able and willing to travel due to:

a)

Social media

b)

Family obligations

c)

More affordable transportation

d)

Less time off from work or study

56.

Rock climbing, white-water rafting, skiing, canoeing, scuba diving, and paragliding would be considered what kind of tourism?

a)

Adventure tourism

b)

Religious tourism

c)

Spa tourism

d)

Cultural tourism

57.

Domestic tourists:

a)

Stay in their homes

b)

Travel within the country where they live

c)

Spend more money on travel

d)

Travel outside the country they live in

58.

Factors that can limit the number of people willing and able to travel include:

a)

Disasters such as hurricanes

b)

Terrorism, war, political unrest

c)

Disease / public health issues

d)

All of the above

59.

The combination of components like air tickets, accommodation, transportation, and tickets to attractions all for one price is called:

a)

Unpackaged

b)

Packaged

c)

Independent tourism

d)

Mass tourism

60.

Which of these would be an example of sports tourism?

a)

Traveling to watch the World Cup

b)

Playing soccer on the beach with your family on vacation

c)

Visiting a friend who plays soccer

d)

Watching a soccer game from your hotel room

61.

In Travel & Tourism, MICE stands for:

a)

Many Interesting Conferences and Events

b)

Mass Tourism, Inbound Tourism, Convention Tourism, Ecotourism

c)

Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions

d)

Media, Information, Conventions, Events

62.

What does long-haul refer to?

a)

Vacations that last a week or more

b)

Flights lasting 3 hours or less

c)

Flights lasting 6 hours or more

d)

Destinations that are more than 2 hours away from home

63.

In Travel & Tourism, "accommodation" refers to...?

a)

A special arrangement

b)

A place people can stay overnight

c)

An adjustment to something

d)

Types of transportation

64.

Ecotourism is considered...?

a)

Tourism that specifically helps the economy

b)

A tourist park

c)

Economic tourism

d)

Environmentally friendly tourism

65.

Hotels may want to host conventions or events in order to:

a)

Improve their customer service skills

b)

Increase VFR

c)

Increase hotel occupancy rates during slow periods

d)

Decrease hotel occupancy rates during busy periods

66.

Sustainable tourism involves:

a)

Visiting with the least benefit to the local community

b)

Visiting with the greatest negative impact

c)

Neither A nor B

d)

Both A and B

67.

Taking a cooking class in Italy would most likely be considered what kind of tourism?

a)

Specialist tourism

b)

MICE tourism

c)

Religious tourism

d)

Spa tourism

68.

Which of these is most likely to be considered a cultural/historical tourism destination?

a)

Las Vegas

b)

Walt Disney World

c)

Eiffel Tower

d)

Grand Teton National Park

69.

Which of these is NOT one of the 3 main types of sustainable tourism?

a)

Technologically sustainable

b)

Environmentally sustainable

c)

Economically sustainable

d)

Socially sustainable

70.

In Travel & Tourism, the "tourism market" refers to:

a)

The activity of buying and selling travel products

b)

People who are likely to buy tourism products or services

c)

A place to buy travel products

d)

A and C

71.

Use this scenario to answer #18 - 20: June is graduating college and wants to do some traveling around Europe to celebrate. She asks her parents' travel agent, who helps her book a trip with Contiki, a tour operator that specializes in trips for 18-35 year olds. She will fly from Miami to London, and visit 11 cities in 10 days, including Paris and Venice. She is looking forward to meeting new people her age and seeing famous places. 18. Which of these describes June's trip?

a)

International, short haul

b)

International, long haul

c)

Domestic, short haul

d)

Domestic, long haul

72.

Use this scenario to answer #18 - 20: June is graduating college and wants to do some traveling around Europe to celebrate. She asks her parents' travel agent, who helps her book a trip with Contiki, a tour operator that specializes in trips for 18-35 year olds. She will fly from Miami to London, and visit 11 cities in 10 days, including Paris and Venice. She is looking forward to meeting new people her age and seeing famous places. Which of these describes June's travel at the start of her trip?

a)

Outbound from London

b)

Inbound to London

c)

Inbound to Miami

d)

None of these

73.

Use this scenario to answer #18 - 20: June is graduating college and wants to do some traveling around Europe to celebrate. She asks her parents' travel agent, who helps her book a trip with Contiki, a tour operator that specializes in trips for 18-35 year olds. She will fly from Miami to London, and visit 11 cities in 10 days, including Paris and Venice. She is looking forward to meeting new people her age and seeing famous places. Which of these best describes June's trip?

a)

Independent, packaged tourism, mass tourism

b)

Unpackaged, specialist tourism

c)

Packaged tourism, mass tourism

d)

Independent, packaged, specialist tourism

74.

The 3 main reasons people travel are:

a)

Leisure, business, and visiting friends or relatives

b)

Shopping, studying, and gardening

c)

Sleeping, eating, and working

d)

Watching TV, cleaning, and exercising

75.

22. One way to be a responsible tourist is to:

a)

Respect local customs and traditions.

b)

Ignore local rules and regulations.

c)

Litter in public places.

d)

Disturb wildlife and natural habitats.

76.

Mass tourism is defined as:

a)

The movement of large numbers of people to popular tourist destinations at the same time.

b)

Traveling alone to remote locations.

c)

Tourism that only involves business trips.

d)

A type of tourism that focuses on adventure sports.

77.

23. (b) Select an example of a mass tourism destination.

a)

Paris

b)

Greenland

c)

Antarctica

d)

Sahara Desert

78.

24. Identify one negative impact that mass tourism has on destinations.

a)

Environmental degradation

b)

Increased cultural preservation

c)

Improved local infrastructure

d)

Reduced pollution

79.

One positive impact that mass tourism has on destinations is:

a)

Increased local employment opportunities

b)

Decreased cultural exchange

c)

Reduced infrastructure development

d)

Lower income for local businesses

80.

One way a destination can limit or avoid mass tourism is:

a)

Implementing visitor number limits

b)

Building more hotels

c)

Offering discounts to attract more tourists

d)

Promoting mass events year-round