Deck 2: Tourism

Question 1

Maglevs are super fast trains that:
• Are fueled by coal
• Are suspended in the air and propelled by magnetic force
• Are utilized by subway systems
• Are the most popular in the U.S.

Answer 1

• Are suspended in the air and propelled by magnetic force

Question 2

Eurail passes must be purchased:
• In France
• In England
• Outside Europe
• In Italy

Answer 2

• Outside Europe

Question 3

Those who travel by bus may select this mode of transportation because:
• It provides an opportunity for eating at unique roadside diners
• It is ideal for long trips
• It provides on the road entertainment opportunities
• It is convenient and economical

Answer 3

• It is convenient and economical

Question 4

What association is the global organization that regulated almost all international airlines?
• World Tourism Organization
• World Bank
• International Air Transportation Association
• United Nations Development Program

Question 5

Cruising began in the 1840's when this ship line made the crossing from England to America.
• Disney
• Cunard
• White Star
• Princess

Question 6

75 % of car rental sales take place at:
• Airports
• Inner city locations
• Suburban locations
• Gas stations

Question 7

Today, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is known as:
• Amtrak
• B & O railroad
• Metro
• The L

Question 8

Interdependency between various segments of the hospitality industry means:
• each segment, to an extent, depends on another for business
• all segments are very independent and do not rely on one another at all
• there is no interdependency in the hospitality industry
• tourism has no effect on other segments of the industry

Question 9

Which of the following has had a significant impact on increased air travel?
• Increase in flights
• Larger airports
• Lower airfares
• Smaller planes

Question 10

The development of the _____________ in the 1830's made travel affordable and comfortable for the masses.
• Automobile
• Railroad
• Airplane
• Cruise line

Question 11

Automobile travel is a way of life for many Americans who can drive ____________ miles or more per year.
• 10,000
• 15,000
• 20,000
• 25,000

Question 12

Over the past few years, many major U.S. airlines have lost billions of dollars in revenue, this can be attributed to all of the following except:
• Competition from low-cost airlines
• Additional fuel costs
• Higher salaries
• Lower benefit costs for employees

Question 13

What organization backs the World Tourism Organization?
• United Nations
• United States
• Automobile Association of America
• World Bank

Question 14

A major benefit of the hub and spoke system adopted by major U.S. airlines is:
• Airlines can service more cities at a lower cost
• Airlines can hire fewer employees
• Airlines can save marketing costs
• Airlines have more control over which passengers select their services

Question 15

Inbound international tourism can be described as:
• Visits to a country by non-residents of that country
• Visits by residents of a country to another country
• Visits by tourists of a country to their own country
• Visits by student groups from one city to another city

Question 16

Benefits of tourism include all of the following except
• It is an important source of employment
• It provides governments with substantial tax revenues
• It provides a strain on the local infrastructure
• It fosters intercultural awareness and friendships

Question 17

Sustainable tourism is often referred to as:
• Responsible tourism
• Tourism requiring the marketing skills of the local tourism organization
• An additional source of employment
• Historical tourism

Question 18

Inns sprang up to feed and accommodate pilgrims visiting Rome and the Holy Lands (now Israel) in the:
• 4^th century B.C.
• 776 B.C.
• 1200's
• 1600's

Question 19

The leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism is:
• World Trade Organization
• Western Tours Organization
• World Tourism Organization
• Worldwide Tour Operations

Question 20

Outbound international tourism can be described as:
• Visits to a country by non-residents of that country
• Visits by residents of a country to another country
• Visits by tourists of a country to their own country
• Visits by adventure seekers

Question 21

Ecotourism is synonymous with __________ .

Question 22

Hotel guests traveling to reach the hotel, eating in a nearby restaurant and visiting attractions are examples of the __________ of the segments of the hospitality industry

Question 23

The ________ and ________ system enables air passengers to travel from one smaller city to another.

Question 24

To prevent the collapse of the rail industry in the U.S., Congress passed the __________ in 1970.

Question 25

Tourism has become one of the world's most important sources of __________ .

Question 26

Globally, it is anticipated that the number of tourists arrivals will continue to grow by approximately _____ percent per year:
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Question 27

Tour Operators
• Are a middle person acting as a travel counselor on behalf of airlines, cruise lines, and hotels
• Promote tours and trips that they plan and organize
• Bring together tourists and rental companies
• Travel agents

Question 28

All of the following are part of the purpose of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development except:
• Supporting sustainable economic growth
• Contributing to economic expansion and world trade
• Raising living standards
• Creating a global marketing campaign promoting ecotourism

Question 29

The primary function of a convention and visitors bureau is to:
• Build new hotels in the local area
• Attract and retain visitors to the city
• Determine what occupancy tax should be charged to hotel guests
• Attract conventions to the city

Question 30

The largest travel corporation is:
• Automobile Association of America
• Aladdin Travel
• Thomas Cook Travel Corporation
• American Express Travel Services

Question 31

The multiplier effect occurs when:
• Employment rates reach double digits
• Money is recycled back into the community from the money tourists spend in the local economy
• Money is used to purchase items from outside the local area
• New jobs are created to service the needs of international travelers

Question 32

One reason many drivers become a member of an automobile association such as AAA is the __________ services benefit.

Question 33

What organization lends substantial sums of money for tourism development in the form of low interest loans to developing countries?
• World Trade Organization
• World Bank
• International Air Transportation Association
• International civil Aviation Organization

Question 34

Through tourism the __________ aims at stimulating economic growth and job creation, providing incentives for protecting the environment and cultural heritage and promoting peace, prosperity, and respect for human rights.

Question 35

Travel Agents
• Serve as a middle person acting as a travel counselor on behalf of airlines, cruise lines, and hotels
• Promote tours and trips that they plan and organize
• Bring together tourists and rental companies
• Tour operators

Question 36

The Travel Industry of America is responsible for:
• The promotion and development of tourism in the United States
• The promotion and development of travel to Europe
• The promotion and development of travel to South and Central America
• The promotion and development of local convention and visitors bureaus

Question 37

Major U.S. airlines have formed __________ alliances with partner airlines to provide easier ticketing and transportation access to locations they do not serve.

Question 38

__________ is a dynamic, evolving, consumer-driven force which is the worlds largest industry.

Question 39

During the age of the __________ Europeans toured Europe as part of their education.

Question 40

The American Society of Travel Agents is:
• The world's largest travel trade association
• A society that brings tourists and tour operators together
• An organization that creates vacation packages
• A training organization for prospective travel agents

Question 41

List and describe three promoters of tourism.

Question 42

What are two main benefits of the airline hub and spoke system?

Question 43

The largest and most recognized of all specialized travel services companies is __________ .

Question 44

The main body for the promotion and development of tourism in the United States is __________ .

Question 45

Describe the multiplier effect and its effects on the economy of a tourism destination.

Question 46

Most convention and visitors bureaus are funded by the __________ tax.

Question 47

Define the following classifications of tourism: - Inbound international tourism - Outbound international tourism - Internal tourism - Domestic tourism - National tourism

Question 48

The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) is the global organization that __________ almost all international airlines.

Question 49

__________ promote tours and trips that they plan and organize.

Question 50

What are five characteristics of the travel and tourism industry as identified by the World Tourism Organization and the World Travel and Tourism Council