Test your knowledge of week 1 content

Tourism operations, Attractions and Theme Parks, Travel Services, Visitor Information Services, and Meetings & Events are:

• Good habits
• Outcomes of tourism
• Career paths in the tourism industry sector 
• Tourism attractions

The World Tourism Organisation aims to be the driver of:

• Economic growth
• Inclusive Development
• Environmental sustainability
• All of the above

What are the four (4) Tourism Dimensions that help us define basic tourism-related concepts?

• Geographic location, Season, Purpose of travel, Consideration of residence
• Geographic proximity, Willingness to travel, Living standard, Time of the year
• Length of stay, Consideration of resources, Distance travelled, Money spent
• Purpose of travel, Passage of time, Consideration of residence, Distance travelled

Who is defined as a Domestic tourist?

• A temporary visitor staying at least 24 hours in a country other than their normal country of residence whose purpose is for leisure or business.
• A temporary visitor who stays at a hotel.
• A temporary visitor who stays away from home for one night requiring a journey of at least 40 kms away from home.
• A temporary visitor who travels for a round trip distance of at least 50 kms.

What positive contribution do Events make to the Tourism Industry?

• Provide economic growth, decreased visitor numbers and community alienation.
• Provide employment opportunities, economic growth, community building and encourage tourism to the destination.
• Reduce economic growth, increase visitor numbers and provide employment opportunities.
• None of the above

What option below does not form part of the Tourism System?

• At least one tourist
• At least one tourist destination
• A travel and tourism industry that facilitates movement within the system
• None of the above

Holiday, business, study, VFR, and sports are considered:

• Hobbies
• Purposes of travel
• Considerations of preferences
• Passage of time

Who is defined as a Excursionist (Day tripper)?

• A person who travels for a round trip distance of at least 50 kilometres
• A person who does not spend the night at a different destination
• A person who is away from home for at least four (4) hours
• All of the above