Question 1

The World Travel and Tourism Council WTTC) is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a branch of the World Bank. 
B)  replacing the World Tourism Organization. 
C)  the forum of global business leaders in travel and tourism. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  a branch of the World Bank. 
B)  replacing the World Tourism Organization. 
C)  the forum of global business leaders in travel and tourism. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. C

Question 2

The official U.S. government tourism organization is:

Accepted Answer

A)  United States Travel Service. 
B)  United States Travel and Tourism Administration. 
C)  United States Tourist Organization. 
D)  United States Travel Data Center. 
E)  Office of Travel and Tourism Industries. 
A)  United States Travel Service. 
B)  United States Travel and Tourism Administration. 
C)  United States Tourist Organization. 
D)  United States Travel Data Center. 
E)  Office of Travel and Tourism Industries. E

Question 3

Which of the following is true of UNWTO?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a non-governmental organization. 
B)  It accelerates world understanding of the contributions of tourism. 
C)  Helps raise standards of living in less developed areas through tourism development. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  b and c 
A)  It is a non-governmental organization. 
B)  It accelerates world understanding of the contributions of tourism. 
C)  Helps raise standards of living in less developed areas through tourism development. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  b and c D

Question 4

The majority of states in the U.S. promote tourism using a regional or area breakdown within the state. The reason for doing this is:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is cheaper to do it that way. 
B)  consumer demand for area information is greater than demand for statewide information. 
C)  most states couldn't handle all the requests for information. 
D)  consumers usually aren't aware that states have different regions. 
E)  the OTTI does it that way. 
A)  it is cheaper to do it that way. 
B)  consumer demand for area information is greater than demand for statewide information. 
C)  most states couldn't handle all the requests for information. 
D)  consumers usually aren't aware that states have different regions. 
E)  the OTTI does it that way.

Question 5

In most cases regional tourist promotion organizations:

Accepted Answer

A)  limit membership to private enterprises such as hotels, motels, campgrounds and restaurants. 
B)  exclude from membership government units such as counties or cities. 
C)  are made up of all kinds of firms and government units that have an interest in developing tourism. 
D)  are made up of government units below the state level) such as counties and cities 
A)  limit membership to private enterprises such as hotels, motels, campgrounds and restaurants. 
B)  exclude from membership government units such as counties or cities. 
C)  are made up of all kinds of firms and government units that have an interest in developing tourism. 
D)  are made up of government units below the state level) such as counties and cities

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the United States Travel Association USTA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  USTA is the prime governmental agency in promoting tourism. 
B)  USTA's objective is to promote travel to and within the United States. 
C)  USTA has a research department that measures the economic impact of travel. 
D)  USTA provides a uniform voice for the segmented travel industry. 
E)  USTA develops programs to benefit the travel supplier and traveler. 
A)  USTA is the prime governmental agency in promoting tourism. 
B)  USTA's objective is to promote travel to and within the United States. 
C)  USTA has a research department that measures the economic impact of travel. 
D)  USTA provides a uniform voice for the segmented travel industry. 
E)  USTA develops programs to benefit the travel supplier and traveler.

Question 7

What technical services does UNWTO provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  promotes tourism through newspaper and magazine ads 
B)  provides an international clearing house for information 
C)  finances construction of hotels and other superstructures 
D)  issues passports, visas, and police registration 
E)  subsidizes poorer countries 
A)  promotes tourism through newspaper and magazine ads 
B)  provides an international clearing house for information 
C)  finances construction of hotels and other superstructures 
D)  issues passports, visas, and police registration 
E)  subsidizes poorer countries

Question 8

The most widely recognized organization in tourism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ECOSOC. 
B)  ATC. 
C)  UNWTO. 
D)  USTTA. 
A)  ECOSOC. 
B)  ATC. 
C)  UNWTO. 
D)  USTTA.

Question 9

The ultimate purpose of a regional tourist association is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  market effectively its attractions. 
B)  supersede efforts of the state tourism organization. 
C)  amplify the work of the city convention and visitors bureaus. 
D)  support the programs of the national tourism organization. 
E)  supplement the work of the World Tourism Organization WTO). 
A)  market effectively its attractions. 
B)  supersede efforts of the state tourism organization. 
C)  amplify the work of the city convention and visitors bureaus. 
D)  support the programs of the national tourism organization. 
E)  supplement the work of the World Tourism Organization WTO).

Question 10

The organization of tourism:

Accepted Answer

A)  is too complex for anyone to understand. 
B)  is made up primarily of official government tourism groups. 
C)  is complex and involves literally thousands of units. 
D)  should be considered to include only government agencies and private tourist industries. 
E)  mainly involves private business groups. 
A)  is too complex for anyone to understand. 
B)  is made up primarily of official government tourism groups. 
C)  is complex and involves literally thousands of units. 
D)  should be considered to include only government agencies and private tourist industries. 
E)  mainly involves private business groups.

Question 11

Which of the following organizations is the primary source of travel statistics and data in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States Travel Association 
B)  Department of Transportation 
C)  U.S. Bureau of Census 
D)  Bureau of Tourism Research 
E)  Department of Commerce 
A)  United States Travel Association 
B)  Department of Transportation 
C)  U.S. Bureau of Census 
D)  Bureau of Tourism Research 
E)  Department of Commerce

Question 12

What is the federal tourism agency for the United States that is concerned with research and policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States Travel Industry Association 
B)  Office of Travel and Tourism Industries 
C)  United States Tourism Policy Administration 
D)  U.S. Travel Data Center 
E)  National Council on Travel and Tourism 
A)  United States Travel Industry Association 
B)  Office of Travel and Tourism Industries 
C)  United States Tourism Policy Administration 
D)  U.S. Travel Data Center 
E)  National Council on Travel and Tourism

The World Travel and Tourism Council WTTC) is:

The official U.S. government tourism organization is:

Which of the following is true of UNWTO?

The majority of states in the U.S. promote tourism using a regional or area breakdown within the state. The reason for doing this is:

In most cases regional tourist promotion organizations:

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the United States Travel Association USTA)?

What technical services does UNWTO provide?

The most widely recognized organization in tourism is:

The ultimate purpose of a regional tourist association is to:

The organization of tourism:

Which of the following organizations is the primary source of travel statistics and data in the United States?

What is the federal tourism agency for the United States that is concerned with research and policy?

Tourism in Perspective

Tourism Through the Ages

Career Opportunities

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 Planning, Development, and Social Consideration

Tourism and the Environment

Travel and Tourism Research

Tourisms Future

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Exam 4: World, National, Regional, and Other Organizations

The World Travel and Tourism Council WTTC) is:

The official U.S. government tourism organization is:

Which of the following is true of UNWTO?

The majority of states in the U.S. promote tourism using a regional or area breakdown within the state. The reason for doing this is:

In most cases regional tourist promotion organizations:

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the United States Travel Association USTA)?

What technical services does UNWTO provide?

The most widely recognized organization in tourism is:

The ultimate purpose of a regional tourist association is to:

The organization of tourism:

Which of the following organizations is the primary source of travel statistics and data in the United States?

What is the federal tourism agency for the United States that is concerned with research and policy?

Tourism in Perspective

Tourism Through the Ages

Career Opportunities

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 Planning, Development, and Social Consideration

Tourism and the Environment

Travel and Tourism Research

Tourisms Future

Filters