1.3 Development of Tourist Destination Regions over Time

In which stage of tourism development do tourist arrivals start to grow with word of mouth or advertisements/publicity, leading to peak and non-peak tourist seasons?

• Consolidation Stage

• Exploration Stage

• Involvement Stage

• Development Stage

Answer explanation

Tourist arrivals start to grow with word of mouth or advertisements/publicity in the Involvement Stage, leading to peak and non-peak tourist seasons.

Which stage of tourism development is characterized by a decline in tourist arrivals as the destination has reached/exceeded its carrying capacity?

• Exploration Stage

• Stagnation Stage

• Decline Stage

• Rejuvenation Stage

Answer explanation

The Stagnation Stage is characterized by a decline in tourist arrivals due to the destination reaching/exceeding its carrying capacity, making it the correct choice.

In the Development Stage of tourism, what type of businesses build more elaborate facilities and man-made attractions?

• Small local businesses

• Large multinational companies

• Government-owned enterprises

• Non-profit organizations

Answer explanation

In the Development Stage of tourism, large multinational companies build more elaborate facilities and man-made attractions.

Which destination is an example of the Stagnation Stage of tourism development where facilities and attractions were getting old and run down?

• Kuang Si Waterfalls, Laos

• Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

• Hawaii, USA

• Blackpool, UK

Answer explanation

Hawaii, USA is an example of the Stagnation Stage of tourism development where facilities and attractions were getting old and run down.

What is the main characteristic of the Consolidation Stage of tourism development?

• Facilities and attractions may decline as they become old and run down

• Tourists start to feel that the location no longer has anything to offer them

• Number of attractions and facilities built slows down

• Arrivals have peaked and begin to decline

Answer explanation

The main characteristic of the Consolidation Stage is that the number of attractions and facilities built slows down, indicating a stabilization in tourism development.

Which stage of tourism development is characterized by a decline in tourist arrivals significantly if no steps are taken to revive the destination?

• Rejuvenation Stage

• Decline Stage

• Stagnation Stage

• Involvement Stage

Answer explanation

The Decline Stage of tourism development is characterized by a significant decline in tourist arrivals if no steps are taken to revive the destination.

What is the main feature of the Exploration Stage of tourism development?

• Facilities and attractions are getting old and run down

• Lack of facilities for tourists

• Tourists' contribution to the local economy starts to grow

• Rapid increase in tourist arrivals

Answer explanation

The main feature of the Exploration Stage is the lack of facilities for tourists, indicating an underdeveloped tourism infrastructure.

Which destination is an example of the Rejuvenation Stage of tourism development where new investments and developing attractions led to an increase in tourist arrivals again?

• Kuang Si Waterfalls, Laos

• Blackpool, UK

• Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

• Hawaii, USA

Answer explanation

Blackpool, UK is an example of the Rejuvenation Stage of tourism development where new investments and developing attractions led to an increase in tourist arrivals again.

What happens to the tourist arrivals in the Decline Stage of tourism development?

• Arrivals decline significantly

• Arrivals outnumber the local population

• Arrivals have peaked and begin to decline

• Arrivals start to grow rapidly

Answer explanation

In the Decline Stage of tourism development, tourist arrivals decline significantly as interest wanes or other destinations become more popular.

In the Involvement Stage of tourism development, who usually provides amenities and facilities requested by locals?

• Large multinational companies

• Foreign investors

• Non-profit organizations

• Local authorities

Answer explanation

In the Involvement Stage of tourism development, amenities and facilities requested by locals are usually provided by local authorities.