Tourism Planning Quiz

What is the primary purpose of tourism planning?

• To reduce travel costs

• To promote local culture

• To determine goals and select actions

• To increase tourist spending

According to Plog's hypothesis, which group is likely to visit new or exotic destinations first?

• Psychocentrics

• Midcentrics

• Allocentrics

• Tour operators

What is a consequence of inadequate tourism planning?

• Overcrowding and congestion

• Enhanced cultural identity

• Increased tourist satisfaction

• Improved local economy

Which of the following is a physical impact of poor tourism planning?

• Loss of cultural identities

• Failure to capitalize on marketing opportunities

• Damage to historical landmarks

• Lack of education for employees

What is one of the human impacts of poor tourism planning?

• Increased accessibility to services

• Dislike of tourists by local residents

• Improved hospitality skills

• Enhanced community engagement

What is a marketing impact of poor tourism planning?

• Clear image of the destination

• Erosion of market shares

• Effective cooperative advertising

• Increased tourist arrivals

In developed countries, what is a key aspect of tourism planning?

• Less government involvement

• Emphasis on private sector only

• Focus on cultural impacts

• Policy decisions on land use

What role does government play in tourism planning in developing countries?

• Minimal involvement

• Only market promotion

• Infrastructure development and cultural impact assessment

• Complete privatization of tourism

What is a barrier to effective tourism planning?

• Low costs of planning

• Strong government support

• High levels of cooperation

• Complexity of the tourism industry

What is the lifespan of a typical tourism plan?

• One year

• Three years

• Five years

• Ten years