Question 1

Considering the land itself, what is the first step in the regional development process?

Accepted Answer

A)  an investigation of the ownership pattern 
B)  an inventory of the available work force 
C)  study and designation of areas most suitable for development 
D)  review of land costs 
E)  approval of the project by the Minister of Tourism 
A)  an investigation of the ownership pattern 
B)  an inventory of the available work force 
C)  study and designation of areas most suitable for development 
D)  review of land costs 
E)  approval of the project by the Minister of Tourism C

Question 2

How important is cleanliness and maintenance at tourism destinations?

Accepted Answer

A)  desirable but not essential 
B)  actually of minor importance 
C)  important for the hotel and its grounds 
D)  essential for the entire community 
A)  desirable but not essential 
B)  actually of minor importance 
C)  important for the hotel and its grounds 
D)  essential for the entire community D

Question 3

In regional planning for tourism development, one of the first things to be considered by any planning body should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  the life cycle of hotels. 
B)  where hotels will be located. 
C)  the number of rooms needed. 
D)  types of accommodations to be built. 
E)  construction of infrastructure. 
A)  the life cycle of hotels. 
B)  where hotels will be located. 
C)  the number of rooms needed. 
D)  types of accommodations to be built. 
E)  construction of infrastructure. B

Question 4

Governments can do much to create a favorable climate for investment in tourism by:

Accepted Answer

A)  removing confusion from the industry so that investors can plan rationally. 
B)  consulting the tourist industry when drawing up regulations. 
C)  applying regulations in an orderly manner. 
D)  appointing a Minister of Tourism. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  removing confusion from the industry so that investors can plan rationally. 
B)  consulting the tourist industry when drawing up regulations. 
C)  applying regulations in an orderly manner. 
D)  appointing a Minister of Tourism. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 5

Tourism development should aim at:

Accepted Answer

A)  providing a framework for raising the living standard of the people through the economic benefits of tourism. 
B)  developing an infrastructure and providing recreational facilities for visitors and residents. 
C)  ensuring types of development within visitor centers and resorts that are appropriate to the purposes of those areas. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  providing a framework for raising the living standard of the people through the economic benefits of tourism. 
B)  developing an infrastructure and providing recreational facilities for visitors and residents. 
C)  ensuring types of development within visitor centers and resorts that are appropriate to the purposes of those areas. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following is the most important attribute of an area?

Accepted Answer

A)  clean hotels and restaurants 
B)  spirit of hospitality 
C)  attractive shops 
D)  beautiful natural resources 
E)  fine climate 
A)  clean hotels and restaurants 
B)  spirit of hospitality 
C)  attractive shops 
D)  beautiful natural resources 
E)  fine climate

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of tourism infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

A)  roads 
B)  public utilities 
C)  parks 
D)  airfields 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  roads 
B)  public utilities 
C)  parks 
D)  airfields 
E)  All of the above.

Question 8

Resort hotel development must be considered in regional planning. Which of the following is/are the most important considerations)?

Accepted Answer

A)  zoning 
B)  spacing of hotels in an area 
C)  ratio of people on beach to hotel rooms 
D)  topography 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  zoning 
B)  spacing of hotels in an area 
C)  ratio of people on beach to hotel rooms 
D)  topography 
E)  All of the above.

Question 9

Probably the biggest single deterrent to tourism development is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a generally downward trend in tourism in the U.S. 
B)  restrictions and controls on development such as zoning. 
C)  the language barrier to foreign travel. 
D)  a lack of accommodations. 
E)  a lack of appreciation and enthusiasm of government and business leaders. 
A)  a generally downward trend in tourism in the U.S. 
B)  restrictions and controls on development such as zoning. 
C)  the language barrier to foreign travel. 
D)  a lack of accommodations. 
E)  a lack of appreciation and enthusiasm of government and business leaders.

Question 10

Prior to investing in lodging enterprises, data should be gathered concerning the:

Accepted Answer

A)  traveling and vacation habits of the prospective guests. 
B)  number of rooms to be provided. 
C)  services which the hotel will offer. 
D)  prices to be charged per room. 
E)  how many dining facilities should be offered. 
A)  traveling and vacation habits of the prospective guests. 
B)  number of rooms to be provided. 
C)  services which the hotel will offer. 
D)  prices to be charged per room. 
E)  how many dining facilities should be offered.

Question 11

Which of the following concepts apply best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning, though desirable, is not really needed for success. 
B)  Planning is absolutely essential to successful tourism. 
C)  Planning is needed for hotels but is unnecessary for other components of tourism. 
D)  Planning is so expensive and controversial that it is seldom used. 
E)  Planning is good to start with, but many changes must be made, rendering the process of little value. 
A)  Planning, though desirable, is not really needed for success. 
B)  Planning is absolutely essential to successful tourism. 
C)  Planning is needed for hotels but is unnecessary for other components of tourism. 
D)  Planning is so expensive and controversial that it is seldom used. 
E)  Planning is good to start with, but many changes must be made, rendering the process of little value.

Question 12

Why is architectural design so important in new hotel construction and development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hotels should be designed to harmonize with the local environment including traditions and cultural considerations. 
B)  A hotel should be designed mainly for efficiency. 
C)  A hotel should be designed to get the most rooms into the least possible construction space. 
D)  Architectural design should result in the absolute lowest cost per square foot. 
E)  A standard, successful design should be used. 
A)  Hotels should be designed to harmonize with the local environment including traditions and cultural considerations. 
B)  A hotel should be designed mainly for efficiency. 
C)  A hotel should be designed to get the most rooms into the least possible construction space. 
D)  Architectural design should result in the absolute lowest cost per square foot. 
E)  A standard, successful design should be used.

Question 13

For an undeveloped country considering expansion of tourism, the first step should be to:

Accepted Answer

A)  plan the location and number of access roads. 
B)  decide on the best location for needed hotels. 
C)  inventory their tourist attractions. 
D)  hire expert consultants. 
E)  review the likely demand. 
A)  plan the location and number of access roads. 
B)  decide on the best location for needed hotels. 
C)  inventory their tourist attractions. 
D)  hire expert consultants. 
E)  review the likely demand.

Question 14

Why must the quality of natural resources for tourism be maintained?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enhances the beauty and appeal of the area. 
B)  It helps assure the health and enjoyment of the visitor. 
C)  It is absolutely necessary for continued satisfaction of the guest. 
D)  Demand will diminish along with quality. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  It enhances the beauty and appeal of the area. 
B)  It helps assure the health and enjoyment of the visitor. 
C)  It is absolutely necessary for continued satisfaction of the guest. 
D)  Demand will diminish along with quality. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 15

Zoning is a process whereby land use is designated according to:

Accepted Answer

A)  economic value. 
B)  highest and best use. 
C)  most acceptable use considering politics and taxes. 
D)  legal types of use. 
E)  best use for business purposes. 
A)  economic value. 
B)  highest and best use. 
C)  most acceptable use considering politics and taxes. 
D)  legal types of use. 
E)  best use for business purposes.

Question 16

Infrastructure is best provided by:

Accepted Answer

A)  governments) involved. 
B)  developers. 
C)  government and developers cooperating. 
D)  the official tourism organization of the area. 
E)  the local economic development department. 
A)  governments) involved. 
B)  developers. 
C)  government and developers cooperating. 
D)  the official tourism organization of the area. 
E)  the local economic development department.

Considering the land itself, what is the first step in the regional development process?

How important is cleanliness and maintenance at tourism destinations?

In regional planning for tourism development, one of the first things to be considered by any planning body should be:

Governments can do much to create a favorable climate for investment in tourism by:

Tourism development should aim at:

Which of the following is the most important attribute of an area?

Which of the following is an example of tourism infrastructure?

Resort hotel development must be considered in regional planning. Which of the following is/are the most important considerations)?

Probably the biggest single deterrent to tourism development is:

Prior to investing in lodging enterprises, data should be gathered concerning the:

Which of the following concepts apply best?

Why is architectural design so important in new hotel construction and development?

For an undeveloped country considering expansion of tourism, the first step should be to:

Why must the quality of natural resources for tourism be maintained?

Zoning is a process whereby land use is designated according to:

Infrastructure is best provided by:

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Motivation for Pleasure Travel

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Sociology of Tourism

Tourism Components and Supply

Measuring and Forecasting Demand

Tourism Marketing

Tourisms Economic Impact

Tourism Policy: Structure, Content and Process

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Exam 16: Tourism Planning, Development, and Social Consideration

Considering the land itself, what is the first step in the regional development process?

How important is cleanliness and maintenance at tourism destinations?

In regional planning for tourism development, one of the first things to be considered by any planning body should be:

Governments can do much to create a favorable climate for investment in tourism by:

Tourism development should aim at:

Which of the following is the most important attribute of an area?

Which of the following is an example of tourism infrastructure?

Resort hotel development must be considered in regional planning. Which of the following is/are the most important considerations)?

Probably the biggest single deterrent to tourism development is:

Prior to investing in lodging enterprises, data should be gathered concerning the:

Which of the following concepts apply best?

Why is architectural design so important in new hotel construction and development?

For an undeveloped country considering expansion of tourism, the first step should be to:

Why must the quality of natural resources for tourism be maintained?

Zoning is a process whereby land use is designated according to:

Infrastructure is best provided by:

Tourism in Perspective

Tourism Through the Ages

Career Opportunities

World, National, Regional, and Other Organizations

Passenger Transportation

Hospitality and Related Services

Organizations in the Distribution Process

Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other

Motivation for Pleasure Travel

Cultural and International Tourism for Lifes Enrichment

Sociology of Tourism

Tourism Components and Supply

Measuring and Forecasting Demand

Tourism Marketing

Tourisms Economic Impact

Tourism Policy: Structure, Content and Process

Tourism and the Environment

Travel and Tourism Research

Tourisms Future

Filters