Exploring Tourism: Trends and Practices

What is a key principle of sustainable tourism?

• Maximising short-term profits

• Minimising negative impacts on the environment and local communities

• Focusing only on international tourists

• Ignoring local culture

Which of the following is an example of digital marketing in tourism?

• Printing brochures for local distribution

• Running targeted adverts on social media platforms

• Word-of-mouth recommendations

• Hosting in-person travel fairs

How has social media most significantly impacted tourism?

• By reducing the number of tourists

• By making it easier for travellers to share experiences and influence others

• By increasing the cost of travel

• By limiting access to information

Which of the following best describes a mature tourism destination?

• A place with little to no tourism infrastructure

• A location that is well-established and attracts a large number of tourists regularly

• A newly discovered tourist spot

• A destination that is only open seasonally

What is an emerging tourism destination?

• A place that has been popular for decades

• A location that is just beginning to attract tourists and develop its tourism industry

• A destination that is closing to tourists

• A site with no cultural significance

Which of the following is a sustainable tourism practice?

• Overcrowding popular sites

• Supporting local businesses and using eco-friendly transport

• Littering in natural areas

• Ignoring local customs

What is a primary goal of eco-tourism?

• To build large hotels in natural areas

• To conserve the environment and benefit local communities

• To increase the number of tourists regardless of impact

• To focus only on luxury travellers

Which of the following is a trend in adventure tourism?

• Visiting only museums

• Participating in activities like rock climbing, trekking, and white-water rafting

• Shopping in city centres

• Attending theatre performances

How can digital marketing help emerging tourism destinations?

• By making them less visible to potential tourists

• By promoting their unique attractions to a global audience

• By discouraging investment in tourism infrastructure

• By focusing only on local visitors

Which of the following is an example of cultural heritage tourism?

• Visiting a theme park

• Exploring historical castles and attending traditional festivals

• Going to a shopping mall

• Sunbathing on a beach