CHAPTER 11 TRAVEL SERVICES
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There are two types of group tours: ground packages and land packages
a). true
b). false - ANSWER-b). false
A tour operator can sell directly to the consumer or directly to a travel agency
a). true
b). false - ANSWER-a). true
Specialty travel agencies specialize in business travel because customers are less
price sensitive
a). true
b). false - ANSWER-b). false
Voluntourism is about employees voluntarily choosing their vacation dates.
a). true
b). false - ANSWER-b). false
Taking tours is often less expensive than booking the transportation, lodging, and
attractions separately.
a). true
b). false - ANSWER-a). true
Which type of tour provides discounts but no set itinerary so that individuals can
create their own packaged tour
a). hosted tour
b). escorted tour
c). unescorted tour
d). independent tour - ANSWER-d). independent tour
What category of tour are you taking hon the company provides you with a guide
who accompanies the group to handle problems, including overseeing all schedules,
luggage transfers, accommodations, and admissions
a). escorted tour
b). unescorted tour
c). independent tour
d). hosted tour - ANSWER-a). escorted tour
What is the purpose of a "consortium" in the travel services business?
a). a consortium is any government agency that creates legislation to protect
purchasers from insolvent tour operators
b). a consortium provides inexpensive air fares through bulk purchasing of seats
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There are two types of group tours: ground packages and land packages
a). true
b). false - ANSWER-b). false
A tour operator can sell directly to the consumer or directly to a travel agency
a). true
b). false - ANSWER-a). true
Specialty travel agencies specialize in business travel because customers are less
price sensitive
a). true
b). false - ANSWER-b). false
Voluntourism is about employees voluntarily choosing their vacation dates.
a). true
b). false - ANSWER-b). false
Taking tours is often less expensive than booking the transportation, lodging, and
attractions separately.
a). true
b). false - ANSWER-a). true
Which type of tour provides discounts but no set itinerary so that individuals can
create their own packaged tour
a). hosted tour
b). escorted tour
c). unescorted tour
d). independent tour - ANSWER-d). independent tour
What category of tour are you taking hon the company provides you with a guide
who accompanies the group to handle problems, including overseeing all schedules,
luggage transfers, accommodations, and admissions
a). escorted tour
b). unescorted tour
c). independent tour
d). hosted tour - ANSWER-a). escorted tour
What is the purpose of a "consortium" in the travel services business?
a). a consortium is any government agency that creates legislation to protect
purchasers from insolvent tour operators
b). a consortium provides inexpensive air fares through bulk purchasing of seats
