Exam 1: Introducing Sustainable Tourism

The total economic impact is determined by:

The idea that the existing stock of natural capital must be maintained and enhanced because the functions it performs cannot be duplicated through technological advancements

A belief under strong sustainability is that man-made capital is more important than natural capital.

Often businesses start a sustainability plan in order to save money.

The sum of the direct, indirect, and induced effects

The primary advantage of foreign exchange earnings is:

Foreign exchange earnings are a positive impact of tourism because they minimize a country's reliance on any one currency.

Which of the following is not a part of the accommodations component of the tourism industry?

The unemployment rate is an example of which type of social indicator?

Not all travel is tourism.

Which of the following would be considered an opportunity cost of tourism?

Changes in expenditures within a region as a result of household spending of the income earned in tourism and supporting industries

Changes in sales, income, or employment within a region in industries supplying goods and services to tourism businesses

Within the advocacy platform, support for tourism is high.

Changes in local economic activity resulting from businesses selling directly to tourists

Which event below, in the early 20th century, is said to have increased the desire to travel?

The period of the Grand Tour occurred during which era?

Tourism development that meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future