Question 1

Based on Gunn and Var, which of the following is not the goal for tourism planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  sustainable resource use 
B)  increased loyalty to the destination 
C)  enhanced visitor satisfaction 
D)  community and area integration 
E)  improved economy and business success 
A)  sustainable resource use 
B)  increased loyalty to the destination 
C)  enhanced visitor satisfaction 
D)  community and area integration 
E)  improved economy and business success B

Question 2

The core indicators of tourism development include the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  resident satisfaction. 
B)  critical ecosystem. 
C)  contribution to the local economy. 
D)  marketability of destination. 
E)  consumer satisfaction. 
A)  resident satisfaction. 
B)  critical ecosystem. 
C)  contribution to the local economy. 
D)  marketability of destination. 
E)  consumer satisfaction. D

Question 3

The tourism planning model suggested by the book stresses the need for:

Accepted Answer

A)  a one- step process that needs to be repeated only once every ten years. 
B)  emphasizing only the larger tourism attractions and businesses. 
C)  planning in which the only participants are government agencies. 
D)  planning only for tourism development, and not for tourism marketing. 
E)  a continuous, step- by- step approach with the participation of both government, the private sector, and community residents. 
A)  a one- step process that needs to be repeated only once every ten years. 
B)  emphasizing only the larger tourism attractions and businesses. 
C)  planning in which the only participants are government agencies. 
D)  planning only for tourism development, and not for tourism marketing. 
E)  a continuous, step- by- step approach with the participation of both government, the private sector, and community residents. E

Question 4

This is a strategy for satisfying the present economic and other needs of a community without compromising the needs of future generations.

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging import substitution 
B)  adopting sustainable tourism development 
C)  exceeding the carrying capacities of natural resources 
D)  implementing a satellite national accounting system 
E)  increasing cultural involution 
A)  encouraging import substitution 
B)  adopting sustainable tourism development 
C)  exceeding the carrying capacities of natural resources 
D)  implementing a satellite national accounting system 
E)  increasing cultural involution

Question 5

The first step in the tourism planning process should be to

Accepted Answer

A)  formulate the goals and objectives. 
B)  monitor the results. 
C)  implement the plan. 
D)  analyze the existing situation and determine what needs to be done to meet the set goals and objectives. 
E)  develop action plans for each element. 
A)  formulate the goals and objectives. 
B)  monitor the results. 
C)  implement the plan. 
D)  analyze the existing situation and determine what needs to be done to meet the set goals and objectives. 
E)  develop action plans for each element.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a barrier to tourism planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  the diversity of tourism businesses 
B)  the complexity of tourism and the large number of government agencies involved 
C)  the costs of conducting tourism planning processes can be high 
D)  the lack of qualified tourism planning experts and consultants 
E)  the seasonality of tourism in many destinations 
A)  the diversity of tourism businesses 
B)  the complexity of tourism and the large number of government agencies involved 
C)  the costs of conducting tourism planning processes can be high 
D)  the lack of qualified tourism planning experts and consultants 
E)  the seasonality of tourism in many destinations

Question 7

This concept involves development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  infrastructure overload avoidance 
B)  sustainable development 
C)  economic feasibility 
D)  carrying capacity analysis 
E)  environmental impact assessment 
A)  infrastructure overload avoidance 
B)  sustainable development 
C)  economic feasibility 
D)  carrying capacity analysis 
E)  environmental impact assessment

Question 8

Sustainable development requires the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping options open for future generations. 
B)  reducing injustice and increasing self- determination. 
C)  meeting basic human needs. 
D)  maintaining ecological integrity and diversity. 
E)  moving residents away from tourism development zones. 
A)  keeping options open for future generations. 
B)  reducing injustice and increasing self- determination. 
C)  meeting basic human needs. 
D)  maintaining ecological integrity and diversity. 
E)  moving residents away from tourism development zones.

Question 9

This is not a potentially negative social and cultural impact of tourism.

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping local culture and traditions alive 
B)  commercialization of traditional welcome and hospitality custom 
C)  encouragement of urbanization and emigration 
D)  increase in health risk 
E)  loss of cultural authenticity 
A)  keeping local culture and traditions alive 
B)  commercialization of traditional welcome and hospitality custom 
C)  encouragement of urbanization and emigration 
D)  increase in health risk 
E)  loss of cultural authenticity

Question 10

Which of the following is not a case of the unsuccessful tourism development?

Accepted Answer

A)  low safety and hygiene standards 
B)  overcrowding 
C)  pollution 
D)  dislike of visitors on the part of local residents 
E)  greater access to services and attractions for local residents 
A)  low safety and hygiene standards 
B)  overcrowding 
C)  pollution 
D)  dislike of visitors on the part of local residents 
E)  greater access to services and attractions for local residents

Question 11

This is a statement that describes a desired future situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  mission 
B)  position 
C)  vision 
D)  strategy 
E)  plan 
A)  mission 
B)  position 
C)  vision 
D)  strategy 
E)  plan

Question 12

The life span of a tourism plan is normally not more than:

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months to 2 years. 
B)  3 to 5 years. 
C)  15 to 20 years. 
D)  10 to 15 years. 
A)  6 months to 2 years. 
B)  3 to 5 years. 
C)  15 to 20 years. 
D)  10 to 15 years.

Question 13

This is a technique that can be used to assess resident satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  future research 
B)  carrying capacity analysis 
C)  mystery shopper program 
D)  survey 
A)  future research 
B)  carrying capacity analysis 
C)  mystery shopper program 
D)  survey

Question 14

Negative environmental impacts of tourism may happen when this is exceeded.

Accepted Answer

A)  the supply of hotel rooms 
B)  economies of scale 
C)  the supply of local attractions 
D)  opportunity cost 
E)  carrying capacity 
A)  the supply of hotel rooms 
B)  economies of scale 
C)  the supply of local attractions 
D)  opportunity cost 
E)  carrying capacity

Question 15

This is not the environmental impact associated with unsustainable tourism practices.

Accepted Answer

A)  creation of noise and disruption 
B)  changing of the cultural character of host communities 
C)  stressing the capacity of infrastructure by overcrowding 
D)  overuse of natural resources 
E)  polluting air, water, and soil 
A)  creation of noise and disruption 
B)  changing of the cultural character of host communities 
C)  stressing the capacity of infrastructure by overcrowding 
D)  overuse of natural resources 
E)  polluting air, water, and soil

Question 16

Which of the following is not a reason for tourism planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tourism affects everyone in a community. 
B)  Tourism is a more complicated phenomenon than it was previously thought to be. 
C)  Tourism is more competitive than ever before. 
D)  Tourism development has only negative impacts. 
E)  Tourism has damaged many natural and cultural resources. 
A)  Tourism affects everyone in a community. 
B)  Tourism is a more complicated phenomenon than it was previously thought to be. 
C)  Tourism is more competitive than ever before. 
D)  Tourism development has only negative impacts. 
E)  Tourism has damaged many natural and cultural resources.

Question 17

One of the purposes of tourism planning is:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining sociocultural, economic and environmental balance. 
B)  eroding markets. 
C)  ensuring that government always has a role in tourism. 
D)  solving traffic problems. 
E)  damaging resources. 
A)  maintaining sociocultural, economic and environmental balance. 
B)  eroding markets. 
C)  ensuring that government always has a role in tourism. 
D)  solving traffic problems. 
E)  damaging resources.

Based on Gunn and Var, which of the following is not the goal for tourism planning?

The core indicators of tourism development include the following except:

The tourism planning model suggested by the book stresses the need for:

This is a strategy for satisfying the present economic and other needs of a community without compromising the needs of future generations.

The first step in the tourism planning process should be to

Which of the following is not a barrier to tourism planning?

This concept involves development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainable development requires the following except:

This is not a potentially negative social and cultural impact of tourism.

Which of the following is not a case of the unsuccessful tourism development?

This is a statement that describes a desired future situation.

The life span of a tourism plan is normally not more than:

This is a technique that can be used to assess resident satisfaction.

Negative environmental impacts of tourism may happen when this is exceeded.

This is not the environmental impact associated with unsustainable tourism practices.

Which of the following is not a reason for tourism planning?

One of the purposes of tourism planning is:

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Tourism Research

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Exam 6: Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development

Based on Gunn and Var, which of the following is not the goal for tourism planning?

The core indicators of tourism development include the following except:

The tourism planning model suggested by the book stresses the need for:

This is a strategy for satisfying the present economic and other needs of a community without compromising the needs of future generations.

The first step in the tourism planning process should be to

Which of the following is not a barrier to tourism planning?

This concept involves development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainable development requires the following except:

This is not a potentially negative social and cultural impact of tourism.

Which of the following is not a case of the unsuccessful tourism development?

This is a statement that describes a desired future situation.

The life span of a tourism plan is normally not more than:

This is a technique that can be used to assess resident satisfaction.

Negative environmental impacts of tourism may happen when this is exceeded.

This is not the environmental impact associated with unsustainable tourism practices.

Which of the following is not a reason for tourism planning?

One of the purposes of tourism planning is:

Tourism Introduction, Past and Present Tourism

Motivation for Leisure Travel

Tourism Marketing

Tourism Economics

Tourism Organizations and Policy

Tourism Research

Attractions and Entertainment

Conventions, Meetings and Expositions

Tourism Sociology

Cultural and Heritage Tourism

Ecotourism

Distribution Organizations

Transportation

Lodging and Restaurants

Tourism in the Future

Marketing and Tourism Industry

Filters