Exam 9: Tourism

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Create a chart outlining the evolution of modes of transportation over the past 200 years. Has the tourism industry seen stagnation in the creation of new methods of travel? If so, how can the industry continue in a growth pattern? Discuss.

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• Methods of travel have been the same for over 50 years. The quality of service buses, airplanes, and cruise ship operators has improved significantly, but the actual modeshave not changed. Encourage creativity in determining how the industry can continue growth.

Some argue that the Internet has diminished the need for travel agents. Others boast that travel agents offer a unique level of personalized service that the Internet lacks. Profile the customer that would utilize a travel agent versus the typical Internet consumer.

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• The customer that is less price sensitive would be more likely to use a travel agent. To some customers, the service is the driving force in the buying decision, so having to service themselves on the Internet is not very appealing.

Ecotourism is synonymous with

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Which major tourist country destination does NOT have a cabinet-level official for tourism?

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The airline industry, like other segments of the hospitality industry, relies on ________ markets as a source of business.

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Travel agents

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Travel is on the increase and expected to continue to increase in the coming years due to

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One of the greatest influences on tourism is

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Ecotourism refers to

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All of the following are considered part of the social and cultural impact of tourism on destinations EXCEPT:

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All of the following are reasons that people travel EXCEPT:

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Cultural tourism or World Heritage sites are often designated by

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An example of a popular ecotourism destination is

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New money spent by tourists and then respent by hotels and restaurants in the community for goods and services is known as

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An increase in Internet booking, advancement in technology, ticketless air travel, and an expansion of the cruise industry are all examples of

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All of the following are trends in tourism EXCEPT:

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Cities often establish an organization to attract and retain visitors. This is called

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The greatest global employment opportunity is

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The benefits of the hub-and-spoke system include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Tour operators

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