WorksheetsIntroduction: Political Factors Influencing Travel & Tourism
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the primary purpose of a passport when traveling internationally?
Approves your itinerary and bookings
Confirms hotel reservations for the trip
Acts as your global identity document
Provides health insurance coverage abroad
Which statement best describes a visa?
General travel insurance document
Extra permission from the destination country
Voucher for airport and lounge access
Proof of your citizenship at home
A traveler has a valid passport but no visa where one is required. What happens?
They enter and apply after arrival
They may be refused boarding or entry
They can use airline approval instead
They proceed if the passport is biometric
Many countries require a minimum passport validity. What duration is commonly checked?
At least two months remaining
At least four months remaining
At least six months remaining
At least twelve months remaining
What does Air Passenger Duty (APD) charge travelers for when flying from the UK?
Checking baggage at airline counters
The act of leaving the UK by air
Using airport facilities during departure
Booking tickets through travel agents
If a family of four must pay an extra £100 in travel taxes, what is the most likely impact on their holiday budget?
They will have more money for excursions
Their overall spending money will decrease
Their hotel costs will automatically be refunded
Airlines will lower ticket prices to compensate
Why might a government offer tax incentives to hotels or airlines?
To raise the price of tourist services
To reduce the number of tourists visiting
To keep travel and accommodation affordable
To discourage international advertisements
Which is a main reason governments invest in promoting tourism through ads and websites?
Tourism reduces public transport usage
Tourism creates a variety of local jobs
Tourism increases airport departure delays
Tourism eliminates the need for visas
What does the term repatriation mean in a tourism context?
Sending tour groups to alternative destinations nearby
Bringing tourists back to their home country when unsafe
Providing discounted insurance to stranded travelers
Increasing police patrols in resort areas during protests
Which situation best describes civil unrest affecting tourism?
Hotel renovations reducing available rooms
Seasonal storms closing some beach resorts
Currency exchange rates changing trip costs
Protests or riots making a destination feel unsafe
From the infographic, by what percentage did tourism income fall from 2014 to 2015?
About thirty-five percent decline
About twenty-five percent decline
About fifteen percent decline
About forty-five percent decline
Using the infographic, how did visitor numbers change from 2014 to 2015?
They dipped slightly by less than 5%
They stayed around 6.50M both years
They rose from 5.36M to 7.16M
They fell from 7.16M to 5.36M
Which impact on the economy is most likely when visitor numbers and income decline sharply?
More investment in new theme parks
Higher demand for luxury tourist services
Immediate growth in tourism-related employment
Reduced revenue for hotels and local businesses
How can political unrest have an impact on tourism?
It makes visas free for all travelers
It can reduce demand due to safety concerns
It ensures attractions stay open longer
It usually improves tourist safety perceptions
