Question 1

"Leakage" of the tourist dollar occurs when a community no longer has the space to develop new attractions and must put them outside the city's boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Tourism includes the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their environment for not more than one consecutive year for business, leisure, and other purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

International tourists are people who travel within the country in which they live but travel at least 80 km from their homes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As an integral part of the Conference Board of Canada, this organization does extensive research on the tourism industry, providing up-to-date information to guide the industry's decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tourism Canada Research Association 
B)  Canadian Tourism Research Institute 
C)  Canadian Research for Tourism Agency 
D)  Canadian Tourism Commission

Question 5

Global tourism has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past fifty years.Briefly summarize what you believe are the five most important reasons for this growth, and explain how they might impact Canadian tourism's growth over the next decade.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Global tourism has enjoyed tremendous growth over...

Question 6

The NAICS divides the tourism industry into five interrelated but distinct sectors.Explain the unique characteristics of each sector.Explore the relationship that exists between each component, and discuss the benefits of moving from a system of eight components to a common classification system of five sectors among three countries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The NAICS divides the tourism industry into...

Question 7

Business and exploration are the two fundamental reasons for travel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

a)Briefly outline three global tourism organizations and three Canadian organizations by discussing their roles in global and domestic tourism.
b)Which global tourism organization do you believe has the greatest impact on Canadian tourists? Explain your answer.
c)Which Canadian tourism organization do you believe has the greatest impact on foreign visitors? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of a)Briefly outline three global tourism organizations and...

Question 9

The David Suzuki Foundation's main goals include education around climate change and sustainable growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

You are considered a tourist if you are attending an educational institution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A trip is usually defined as __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  travel at least 50 km (100 km round trip) from your place of residence not for work or school 
B)  travel that includes an overnight stay, not for work or school 
C)  travel at least 80 km from your place of residence, not for work or school 
D)  travel that includes an overnight stay and costs a minimum of $80

Exam 1: Understanding Tourism

"Leakage" of the tourist dollar occurs when a community no longer has the space to develop new attractions and must put them outside the city's boundaries.

Tourism includes the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their environment for not more than one consecutive year for business, leisure, and other purposes.

International tourists are people who travel within the country in which they live but travel at least 80 km from their homes.

As an integral part of the Conference Board of Canada, this organization does extensive research on the tourism industry, providing up-to-date information to guide the industry's decision making.

Global tourism has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past fifty years.Briefly summarize what you believe are the five most important reasons for this growth, and explain how they might impact Canadian tourism's growth over the next decade.

Business and exploration are the two fundamental reasons for travel.

The David Suzuki Foundation's main goals include education around climate change and sustainable growth.

You are considered a tourist if you are attending an educational institution.

A trip is usually defined as __________________.