Local Authorities and Regional Tourism Quiz

What is the primary role of local authorities?

• To oversee international trade

• To manage national parks

• To provide services to local and visiting populations

• To promote tourism internationally

Which of the following is a responsibility of regional tourism authorities?

• Overseeing land use planning

• Developing and promoting tourism on a regional basis

• Controlling local law enforcement

• Managing local schools

What is land use planning primarily concerned with?

• Promoting tourism

• Regulating the use of land

• Building new hotels

• Managing local businesses

What do local authorities oversee in terms of planning control?

• Public transportation systems

• Marketing strategies for local businesses

• Approval or refusal of plans by tourism developers

• Environmental conservation efforts

What is one method local authorities use to manage visitor numbers?

• Implementing park and ride schemes

• Reducing public transport options

• Increasing hotel prices

• Building more attractions

Which of the following is NOT a form of marketing used by local authorities?

• Newspaper advertisements

• Public relations

• Government regulations

• Online social media

What is a key focus of regional tourism strategies?

• Eliminating local businesses

• Promoting international tourism exclusively

• Supporting sustainable growth

• Maximizing tourist numbers only

What is the purpose of visitor management by local authorities?

• To reduce government funding

• To increase the number of visitors

• To assess and manage environmentally sensitive sites

• To promote local businesses

What is one challenge local authorities face when proposing new developments?

• Lack of interest from tourists

• Too many available resources

• Opposition from local residents

• Insufficient government funding

What is the significance of the consultation process in planning control?

• To promote local businesses

• To gather public opinion on new developments

• To increase tourism revenue

• To limit the number of visitors