Question 1

The most recent trend in the gambling industry is:

Accepted Answer

A)  growth of gambling resorts in New Jersey. 
B)  expansion of resort hotels in Nevada. 
C)  growth of gambling casinos owned by Native Americans. 
D)  introduction of gambling on cruise ships. 
E)  new casinos in the southern states. 
A)  growth of gambling resorts in New Jersey. 
B)  expansion of resort hotels in Nevada. 
C)  growth of gambling casinos owned by Native Americans. 
D)  introduction of gambling on cruise ships. 
E)  new casinos in the southern states. C

Question 2

How important to tourism are attractions?

Accepted Answer

A)  very 
B)  somewhat 
C)  minimal 
D)  important only if combined with transportation 
E)  not at all important 
A)  very 
B)  somewhat 
C)  minimal 
D)  important only if combined with transportation 
E)  not at all important A

Question 3

While travelers tend to engage in multiple activities, what percentage of historic/cultural travelers say that these activities are the primary motive for the trip?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  40% 
C)  30% 
D)  20% 
E)  10% 
A)  50% 
B)  40% 
C)  30% 
D)  20% 
E)  10% C

Question 4

Historic sites have always been popular attractions for travelers. What percentage of adults traveling is considered to be historic/cultural travelers?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  60% 
D)  80% 
E)  100% 
A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  60% 
D)  80% 
E)  100%

Question 5

"Rainforests" created in zoological parks are big attractions. Cities where these have been built are:

Accepted Answer

A)  San Diego and New Orleans. 
B)  Tampa and Williamsburg, VA. 
C)  Houston and St. Louis. 
D)  Miami and Orlando. 
E)  Cleveland and Omaha. 
A)  San Diego and New Orleans. 
B)  Tampa and Williamsburg, VA. 
C)  Houston and St. Louis. 
D)  Miami and Orlando. 
E)  Cleveland and Omaha.

Question 6

All but one of the following are trends in outdoor recreation:

Accepted Answer

A)  75 percent of all Americans are "outdoor" people. 
B)  recreational opportunities in the U.S. draw international visitors. 
C)  there are a wide range of businesses in recreation. 
D)  manufacturers of recreational equipment tend to be large. 
E)  making new RV's is a multi billion industry. 
A)  75 percent of all Americans are "outdoor" people. 
B)  recreational opportunities in the U.S. draw international visitors. 
C)  there are a wide range of businesses in recreation. 
D)  manufacturers of recreational equipment tend to be large. 
E)  making new RV's is a multi billion industry.

Question 7

According to the National Sporting Goods Association, the top outdoor recreation adventure activity was:

Accepted Answer

A)  skiing. 
B)  snowboarding. 
C)  fishing. 
D)  overnight vacation camping. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  skiing. 
B)  snowboarding. 
C)  fishing. 
D)  overnight vacation camping. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 8

Disney World lures over _________ million visitors each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  25 
C)  20 
D)  17 
E)  50 
A)  30 
B)  25 
C)  20 
D)  17 
E)  50

Question 9

As travel motivators, how would attractions rank with transportation?

Accepted Answer

A)  about the same 
B)  slightly more important 
C)  much more important 
D)  less important. 
E)  slightly less important 
A)  about the same 
B)  slightly more important 
C)  much more important 
D)  less important. 
E)  slightly less important

Question 10

Shopping as related to tourism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an attraction in itself. 
B)  mainly done in gift and souvenir places. 
C)  exemplified in Mall of America. 
D)  part of hotel operations. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  an attraction in itself. 
B)  mainly done in gift and souvenir places. 
C)  exemplified in Mall of America. 
D)  part of hotel operations. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 11

Parks are important resources that attract visitors, thus:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are both private and publicly owned parks. 
B)  all levels of government can and do provide parks. 
C)  American countries have parks as primary attractions. 
D)  the U.S. National Park system comprises 393 locations. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  there are both private and publicly owned parks. 
B)  all levels of government can and do provide parks. 
C)  American countries have parks as primary attractions. 
D)  the U.S. National Park system comprises 393 locations. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 12

Amusement parks and theme parks:

Accepted Answer

A)  were created in Europe. 
B)  oldest operating park is Bakken in Klampenborg, Denmark. 
C)  oldest operating park in U.S. is Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  were created in Europe. 
B)  oldest operating park is Bakken in Klampenborg, Denmark. 
C)  oldest operating park in U.S. is Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 13

Probably the most challenging issue facing Adventure Travel firms is:

Accepted Answer

A)  finding enough locations that have market appeal. 
B)  overcoming the fears of "white knuckle clients." 
C)  attracting a sufficient number of clients to make their operations viable. 
D)  obtaining adequate levels of appropriate insurance. 
E)  the cost of equipment and facilities to provide the kind of adventure travel that is most popular. 
A)  finding enough locations that have market appeal. 
B)  overcoming the fears of "white knuckle clients." 
C)  attracting a sufficient number of clients to make their operations viable. 
D)  obtaining adequate levels of appropriate insurance. 
E)  the cost of equipment and facilities to provide the kind of adventure travel that is most popular.

Question 14

The U.S. Forest Service:

Accepted Answer

A)  is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 
B)  maintains 193 million acres in their system. 
C)  administers grasslands. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 
B)  maintains 193 million acres in their system. 
C)  administers grasslands. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 15

Travelers are seeking destinations that provide a wide range of activities in which to participate while traveling on vacation. Which of the following activities do travelers regularly put at the top of their list of things to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  visit national parks 
B)  participate in local festivals 
C)  visit historic sites 
D)  go shopping 
E)  go camping 
A)  visit national parks 
B)  participate in local festivals 
C)  visit historic sites 
D)  go shopping 
E)  go camping

Question 16

While a significant percentage of the world's tropical rain forests are disappearing due to poor environmental practices, tourism is doing its share to reverse this trend-even if artificially. In this regard, which of the following is a highly successful re-creation of a tropical rain forest-within a zoological park?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tree City, Santa Barbara, California 
B)  Palm Island, Jumeirah, Dubai 
C)  Lied Jungle, Omaha, Nebraska 
D)  Macanga Forests of Sabah, Borneo 
E)  Maraco Island, Roraima, Brazil 
A)  Tree City, Santa Barbara, California 
B)  Palm Island, Jumeirah, Dubai 
C)  Lied Jungle, Omaha, Nebraska 
D)  Macanga Forests of Sabah, Borneo 
E)  Maraco Island, Roraima, Brazil

Question 17

The theme park business enjoyed spectacular growth after the building of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Disney World. 
B)  Universal Studios, Anaheim. 
C)  Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park. 
D)  Busch Gardens, Tampa. 
E)  Disneyland, Anaheim. 
A)  Disney World. 
B)  Universal Studios, Anaheim. 
C)  Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park. 
D)  Busch Gardens, Tampa. 
E)  Disneyland, Anaheim.

Question 18

Las Vegas has achieved its current level of success, primarily due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  its highly successful marketing program. 
B)  its emphasis on entertainment as its primary attraction. 
C)  its heavy emphasis on gambling. 
D)  because of the fact that "what happens there, stays there." 
E)  the outstanding architecture of its hotels. 
A)  its highly successful marketing program. 
B)  its emphasis on entertainment as its primary attraction. 
C)  its heavy emphasis on gambling. 
D)  because of the fact that "what happens there, stays there." 
E)  the outstanding architecture of its hotels.

Question 19

Theme parks are concentrated in several city areas, with the most in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Buena Vista, CA. 
B)  Nashville, TN. 
C)  Orlando, FL. 
D)  Anaheim, CA. 
E)  San Diego, CA. 
A)  Buena Vista, CA. 
B)  Nashville, TN. 
C)  Orlando, FL. 
D)  Anaheim, CA. 
E)  San Diego, CA.

Question 20

Entertainment attracts ________ percent of all travel in America.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  10 
C)  33.3 
D)  5 
E)  20 
A)  25 
B)  10 
C)  33.3 
D)  5 
E)  20

The most recent trend in the gambling industry is:

How important to tourism are attractions?

While travelers tend to engage in multiple activities, what percentage of historic/cultural travelers say that these activities are the primary motive for the trip?

Historic sites have always been popular attractions for travelers. What percentage of adults traveling is considered to be historic/cultural travelers?

"Rainforests" created in zoological parks are big attractions. Cities where these have been built are:

All but one of the following are trends in outdoor recreation:

According to the National Sporting Goods Association, the top outdoor recreation adventure activity was:

Disney World lures over _________ million visitors each year.

As travel motivators, how would attractions rank with transportation?

Shopping as related to tourism is:

Parks are important resources that attract visitors, thus:

Amusement parks and theme parks:

Probably the most challenging issue facing Adventure Travel firms is:

The U.S. Forest Service:

Travelers are seeking destinations that provide a wide range of activities in which to participate while traveling on vacation. Which of the following activities do travelers regularly put at the top of their list of things to do?

The theme park business enjoyed spectacular growth after the building of:

Las Vegas has achieved its current level of success, primarily due to:

Theme parks are concentrated in several city areas, with the most in:

Entertainment attracts ________ percent of all travel in America.

Tourism in Perspective

Tourism Through the Ages

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World, National, Regional, and Other Organizations

Passenger Transportation

Hospitality and Related Services

Organizations in the Distribution Process

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 8: Attractions, Recreation, Entertainment, and Other

The most recent trend in the gambling industry is:

How important to tourism are attractions?

While travelers tend to engage in multiple activities, what percentage of historic/cultural travelers say that these activities are the primary motive for the trip?

Historic sites have always been popular attractions for travelers. What percentage of adults traveling is considered to be historic/cultural travelers?

"Rainforests" created in zoological parks are big attractions. Cities where these have been built are:

All but one of the following are trends in outdoor recreation:

According to the National Sporting Goods Association, the top outdoor recreation adventure activity was:

Disney World lures over _________ million visitors each year.

As travel motivators, how would attractions rank with transportation?

Shopping as related to tourism is:

Parks are important resources that attract visitors, thus:

Amusement parks and theme parks:

Probably the most challenging issue facing Adventure Travel firms is:

The U.S. Forest Service:

Travelers are seeking destinations that provide a wide range of activities in which to participate while traveling on vacation. Which of the following activities do travelers regularly put at the top of their list of things to do?

The theme park business enjoyed spectacular growth after the building of:

Las Vegas has achieved its current level of success, primarily due to:

Theme parks are concentrated in several city areas, with the most in:

Entertainment attracts ________ percent of all travel in America.

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

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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