TRAVEL AND TOURISM EXAM 1
The Four Perspectives of Tourism - Answer- The Tourists, The businesses providing
tourist goods and services, the government of the host community, and the host
community
Internal Tourism - Answer- Visits by residents and nonresidents of the country of
reference
Domestic Tourism - Answer- Visits by residents of a country to their own country
National Tourism - Answer- Internal tourism plus outbound tourism (the resident
tourism market for travel agents, airlines, and other suppliers)
International Tourism - Answer- a. Inbound Tourism: Visits to a country by
nonresidents
b. Outbound Tourism: Visits by residents of a country to another country
What is a tourist? - Answer- A voluntary, temporary traveler travelling in the
expectation of pleasure from the novelty &
change experienced on a relatively long & non-recurrent round-trip.
Same-Day Visitors (excursionists) - Answer- Visitors who DO NOT spend the night in
a collective or private accommodation in the country visited. (Ex: cruise ship
passenger in a port for the day)
Tourist - Answer- Visitors who stay in the country visited for at least one night
According to the USTA, how far away must you travel to be considered a tourist? -
Answer- 50 miles away from home (one way)
What is the definition of a tourist in Australia? - Answer- A person visiting a location
at least 40
kilometers from his usual place of residence, for a
period of at least 24 hours and not exceeding 12
months.
The United Kingdom? - Answer- All trips away from home lasting one night or more
Traveler - Answer- Any person on a trip
between two or more countries or
between two or more localities
within country of residence.
Visitors - Answer- All types of travelers engaged in tourism
Physiography and Climate - Answer- a. The nature and appearance of the landscape
b. The kind of weather it has over a period of years
, (Natural Resources and Environment)
The Built Environment - Answer- The components or activities within a tourism
destination that have been created by humans. These include the infrastructure of
the destination, as well as the culture of its people, the technology they use, and the
system of government.
Operating Sectors of the Tourism Industry - Answer- Transportation (airlines, bus
companies, etc), Accommodation, Food Services, Attractions (theme parks,
museums, etc), Events (The Olympics, Oktoberfest, Mardi Gras, etc), Adventure and
Outdoor Recreation, Entertainment, Trade Sector (retail travel agent and wholesale
tour operator)
Name some benefits of tourism - Answer- Increases incomes, provides employment
opportunities, reinforces preservation of heritage and tradition, helps to diversify the
economy.
What are some negative effects of tourism? - Answer- Degrades the cultural
environment, develops excess demand for resources, creates social problems, has
negative effects on natural resources and the environment.
UNWTO - Answer- United Nations World Tourism Organization
How many principles are included in the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for tourism?
- Answer- 10
How many UNWTO Sustainable Development Goals are there? - Answer- 17
WTTC - Answer- World Travel and Tourism Council
Give some examples of Regional International Organizations - Answer- Pacific Asia
Travel Association (PATA)
European Travel Commission (ETC)
Examples of National Organizations - Answer- United States Travel Association
(USTA)
Canadian Tourism Commission
Examples of State Organizations - Answer- State Tourism Offices. Each of the 50
states has a government agency responsible for travel development and promotion.
Examples of Community Organizations - Answer- Convention and Visitor Bureaus
(CVBs)
Ex: Denton CVB
In smaller communities, Chamber of Commerce fulfills the role of CVB.
Education and Educational Organizations - Answer- Tourism product suppliers look
to educational organizations as sources of
The Four Perspectives of Tourism - Answer- The Tourists, The businesses providing
tourist goods and services, the government of the host community, and the host
community
Internal Tourism - Answer- Visits by residents and nonresidents of the country of
reference
Domestic Tourism - Answer- Visits by residents of a country to their own country
National Tourism - Answer- Internal tourism plus outbound tourism (the resident
tourism market for travel agents, airlines, and other suppliers)
International Tourism - Answer- a. Inbound Tourism: Visits to a country by
nonresidents
b. Outbound Tourism: Visits by residents of a country to another country
What is a tourist? - Answer- A voluntary, temporary traveler travelling in the
expectation of pleasure from the novelty &
change experienced on a relatively long & non-recurrent round-trip.
Same-Day Visitors (excursionists) - Answer- Visitors who DO NOT spend the night in
a collective or private accommodation in the country visited. (Ex: cruise ship
passenger in a port for the day)
Tourist - Answer- Visitors who stay in the country visited for at least one night
According to the USTA, how far away must you travel to be considered a tourist? -
Answer- 50 miles away from home (one way)
What is the definition of a tourist in Australia? - Answer- A person visiting a location
at least 40
kilometers from his usual place of residence, for a
period of at least 24 hours and not exceeding 12
months.
The United Kingdom? - Answer- All trips away from home lasting one night or more
Traveler - Answer- Any person on a trip
between two or more countries or
between two or more localities
within country of residence.
Visitors - Answer- All types of travelers engaged in tourism
Physiography and Climate - Answer- a. The nature and appearance of the landscape
b. The kind of weather it has over a period of years
, (Natural Resources and Environment)
The Built Environment - Answer- The components or activities within a tourism
destination that have been created by humans. These include the infrastructure of
the destination, as well as the culture of its people, the technology they use, and the
system of government.
Operating Sectors of the Tourism Industry - Answer- Transportation (airlines, bus
companies, etc), Accommodation, Food Services, Attractions (theme parks,
museums, etc), Events (The Olympics, Oktoberfest, Mardi Gras, etc), Adventure and
Outdoor Recreation, Entertainment, Trade Sector (retail travel agent and wholesale
tour operator)
Name some benefits of tourism - Answer- Increases incomes, provides employment
opportunities, reinforces preservation of heritage and tradition, helps to diversify the
economy.
What are some negative effects of tourism? - Answer- Degrades the cultural
environment, develops excess demand for resources, creates social problems, has
negative effects on natural resources and the environment.
UNWTO - Answer- United Nations World Tourism Organization
How many principles are included in the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for tourism?
- Answer- 10
How many UNWTO Sustainable Development Goals are there? - Answer- 17
WTTC - Answer- World Travel and Tourism Council
Give some examples of Regional International Organizations - Answer- Pacific Asia
Travel Association (PATA)
European Travel Commission (ETC)
Examples of National Organizations - Answer- United States Travel Association
(USTA)
Canadian Tourism Commission
Examples of State Organizations - Answer- State Tourism Offices. Each of the 50
states has a government agency responsible for travel development and promotion.
Examples of Community Organizations - Answer- Convention and Visitor Bureaus
(CVBs)
Ex: Denton CVB
In smaller communities, Chamber of Commerce fulfills the role of CVB.
Education and Educational Organizations - Answer- Tourism product suppliers look
to educational organizations as sources of
