Question 1

Which of the following statements was highlighted in the Buchanan Report?

Accepted Answer

A)   The number of jobs created by tourism was comparable to other industries.
B)   The revenues generated by tourism primarily supported the municipal or local level of government.
C)   Tourism employed more females, younger people, and visible minorities than other industries.
D)   Jobs in the tourism industry required low work skill sets. C

Question 2

A condition necessary for successful tourism development would be that __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   destinations need to be accessible to travellers
B)   the various sectors of the tourism industry need to be perceived as safe
C)   potential tourists need to have both discretionary time and money
D)   All of the above. D

Question 3

Attractions can be either natural or manufactured by people.Both serve as a pull for tourists, providing them something interesting to become involved with.Which of the following would be a manufactured attraction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Casino de Montreal
B)   Niagara Falls
C)   The Canadian National Exhibition
D)   The Columbia Ice Fields A

Question 4

Specialty tourism offerings continue to expand as customers look for travel that is interesting, engaging, and novel.Choose four different areas in which specialty offerings are currently experiencing growth.Briefly discuss each, providing a description, at least one example of a business offering this service, who the potential customers are, and why it would be attractive to them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Specialty tourism offerings continue to expand as...

Question 5

Ecotourism includes travel that is intended to support the study of the earth's biodiversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When Canadians travel to the United States in order to receive medical treatment not available in Canada, they are considered part of the medical tourism group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the name of the private global organization that was established in 1990 to help governments around the world realize their full tourism potential?

Accepted Answer

A)   World Tourism Organization
B)   Global Tourism Organization
C)   Council for Global Tourism
D)   World Travel and Tourism Council

Question 8

This organization brings together the work of the provincial tourism education councils to provide training programs and professional certifications for tourism workers.

Accepted Answer

A)   Tourism Education Council of Canada
B)   Canadian Standards and Certification Agency
C)   Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council
D)   Tourism Workers Training Council of Canada

Question 9

Artefacts have been discovered by archaeologists in the Amercias, Europe, and Asia that show that ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   people lacked the ability to travel outside their immediate village
B)   safety of travel was less of a concern in early civilizations
C)   tribes would meet at certain times for religious celebrations and to conduct trade
D)   there was a connection across the Atlantic Ocean waterways

Question 10

Travelling to a resort to increase your knowledge on nutrition while also receiving massages and facials would be an example of ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   extreme tourism
B)   ecotourism
C)   spa tourism
D)   volunteer tourism

Question 11

This organization, whose members represent all areas of the tourism industry, acts as a lobby group for the tourism industry.

Accepted Answer

A)   Canadian Tourism Commission
B)   Association of Canadian Travel Agents
C)   Team Tourism Canada
D)   Tourism Industry Association of Canada

Question 12

A reservation agent working for Air Canada would be considered part of which tourism sector?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transportation
B)   Recreation and entertainment
C)   Travel services
D)   Attractions

Question 13

In communities such as Banff and Jasper, both the multiplier effect and leakage play an important part in the economy.Define these terms.Using examples, explain which term provides a positive impact on the community and which has a negative impact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In communities such as Banff and Jasper,...

Question 14

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)is a privately run organization whose mission is to help countries realize the full economic impact of their tourism industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which global body has as its mandate "promotion and development of tourism with a view to contributing to economic development, a better understanding of different cultures leading to world peace"?

Accepted Answer

A)   World Tourism Organization
B)   United Nations Tourism Organization
C)   Global Tourism Organization
D)   World Travel and Tourism Council

Question 16

According to the UNWTO, 2010 represented an all-time high with over 935 million international travellers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

History shows us that early travel was based around war or commerce, not pleasure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The United Nations states that you are not considered a tourist if ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   you are travelling for business reasons other than direct remuneration by the country you are visiting
B)   you are enjoying an around-the-world cruise you won in the lottery
C)   you are actively going to take up an occupation at your destination
D)   you are travelling for health reasons

Question 19

George is taking a trip but staying less than 24 hours.He is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a tourist
B)   a foreign tourist
C)   an inbound or outbound tourist
D)   an excursionist

Question 20

There is a growing movement for communities to ensure that tourism businesses are LGBT friendly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Understanding Tourism

Which of the following statements was highlighted in the Buchanan Report?

A condition necessary for successful tourism development would be that __________________.

Attractions can be either natural or manufactured by people.Both serve as a pull for tourists, providing them something interesting to become involved with.Which of the following would be a manufactured attraction?

Ecotourism includes travel that is intended to support the study of the earth's biodiversity.

When Canadians travel to the United States in order to receive medical treatment not available in Canada, they are considered part of the medical tourism group.

What is the name of the private global organization that was established in 1990 to help governments around the world realize their full tourism potential?

This organization brings together the work of the provincial tourism education councils to provide training programs and professional certifications for tourism workers.

Artefacts have been discovered by archaeologists in the Amercias, Europe, and Asia that show that ________________.

Travelling to a resort to increase your knowledge on nutrition while also receiving massages and facials would be an example of ________________.

This organization, whose members represent all areas of the tourism industry, acts as a lobby group for the tourism industry.

A reservation agent working for Air Canada would be considered part of which tourism sector?

In communities such as Banff and Jasper, both the multiplier effect and leakage play an important part in the economy.Define these terms.Using examples, explain which term provides a positive impact on the community and which has a negative impact.

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)is a privately run organization whose mission is to help countries realize the full economic impact of their tourism industry.

Which global body has as its mandate "promotion and development of tourism with a view to contributing to economic development, a better understanding of different cultures leading to world peace"?

According to the UNWTO, 2010 represented an all-time high with over 935 million international travellers.

History shows us that early travel was based around war or commerce, not pleasure.

The United Nations states that you are not considered a tourist if ___________________.

George is taking a trip but staying less than 24 hours.He is _____________.

There is a growing movement for communities to ensure that tourism businesses are LGBT friendly.