Unit #1 Tourism trends applicable to travel and travel services

What is required for innovation to be successful in tourism?

• A) Government approval

• B) Investor interest

• C) Demand for new products/services

• D) Low cost of innovation

Which of the following entities is NOT typically involved in promoting tourism innovation?

• A) Governments

• B) Academia

• C) Corporations

• D) Individual tourists

Answer explanation

Which of the following is a growing trend in transportation for tourism?

• A) Gasoline buses

• B) 100% electric public transport

• C) Hybrid aircraft

• D) Autonomous trains

What was one of the first sectors to digitalize its business processes on a global scale?

• A) Education

• B) Tourism

• C) Manufacturing

• D) Retail

What is one of the objectives of digital transformation in tourism?

• A) Reduce the number of jobs

• B) Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

• C) Increase seasonal tourism

• D) Promote only luxury travel

Which of the following is a key feature of smart travel facilitation?

• A) Paper visas

• B) Online flight booking

• C) Manual check-in at airports

• D) Travel restrictions

Is innovation in tourism a collaborative action between governments, academia, and corporations?

• Yes

• No

Has the tourism sector been an early adopter of new technologies and platforms globally?

• Yes

• No

Is the objective of tourism digitalization irrelevant to sustainable development?

• Yes

• No

Can artificial intelligence and augmented reality contribute to making tourism more inclusive and sustainable?

• Yes

• No