Travel & Tourism Unit 1 Quiz

What is the definition of tourism?

• The business of providing entertainment services

• The act of visiting a foreign country for business

• The business of providing services like transport, places to stay, and entertainment for those temporarily leaving their usual place of residence

• The study of different countries' customs

• The practice of staying in one place for leisure purposes

What is one advantage of domestic tourism for tourists?

• They need to exchange currency

• No passport or visa is required

• Travel arrangements are more complicated

• They can stay for longer periods abroad

• They must deal with language barriers

Why is domestic tourism often cheaper for tourists?

• Less preparation is needed

• The cost of international flights is included

• Tourists can use their own transport

• They do not need to book accommodation

• They travel further distances

Which country has a high percentage of domestic tourism due to its large size?

• Russia

• Switzerland

• Greece

• Japan

• France

What is a key reason domestic tourism is more popular than international tourism in some countries?

• Domestic tourism is less expensive

• There are more international tourists

• International tourism requires more documentation

• There are fewer natural attractions domestically

• International tourism has a higher environmental impact

Which of the following countries have larger percentages of domestic tourism?

• China, India, USA

• Italy, France, Japan

• Australia, Canada, Mexico

• United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil

• Canada, France, Russia

What is the term for a tourist who travels within their own country?

• Domestic tourist

• Outbound tourist

• Inbound tourist

• International tourist

• Day tripper

What is a characteristic of day trip tourism?

• It involves a stay of more than a day

• It usually requires international travel

• It involves travel for less than 24 hours with no overnight stay

• It is only popular for business purposes

• It always involves staying in hotels

What is a short break in tourism?

• A trip that lasts for one day

• A long-term trip of over 6 months

• A trip for less than 4 nights

• A business trip

• A visit that involves only international travel

Which factor has contributed to the increased popularity of short breaks?

• Decreased transportation options

• Increased wealth in some countries

• Shorter vacation periods for workers

• Diminishing interest in international travel

• Higher levels of unemployment