** L13

Which of the following statements illustrate the Multiplier Effect of tourism in an economy?

• An increase in the number of tourists lead to increase in prices of food

• An increase in the number of tourists lead to more jobs in the hospitality sectors being filled by foreign labour

• An increase in the number of tourists lead to an increase in the number of hotels being set up and therefore more jobs are created

• An increase in the number of tourists lead to public transportation being more crowded

Which of the following are impacts of tourism? (you may select more than one)

• Loss of local identity

• Ageing population

• Dependence on multinational corporations

• Economic development of a destination

Which of the following is NOT an indicator used to measure the economic impacts of tourism?

• Overall sales in local businesses

• Number of jobs available in the tourism sector

• Tourist spending

• Tax revenue generated from tourism

Which of the following will result in socio-cultural impacts of tourism? (you may select more than one)

• Exchange of ideas and culture between people

• Sharing of public facilities

• Guests and hosts sharing similar socio-economic backgrounds

• A guest purchases a product/receives a service from the host

The following statements explain government involvement in the tourism industry EXCEPT:

• Stabilise the business environment

• Facilitate the development of the industry

• Promote economic development of a destination

• Gaining more recognition for their efforts domestically

Which measurement helps determine the limit of tourism development?

• Carrying capacity

• Tourism receipts

• Life expectancy

• Literacy rate

Which of the following is a result of tourism carrying capacity being exceeded?

• Cleaner air

• Overcrowding

• Good infrastructure

• Higher GDP for the country

Principles of sustainable tourism development include the following, EXCEPT:

• Long term planning

• Use of renewable resources

• Equal opportunities

• Anti-development

Sustainable tourism encourages tourism development without compromising the natural environment of the destination, and the social fabric of the host community.

• True

• False

Which of the following are a benefits of sustainable tourism? (you may select more than one)

• Jobs & Income for Locals

• Development of Protected Areas

• Environmental Education

• Heritage & Environmental Preservation