Chapter 2

Question 1

Describe the benefits of tourism

Answer 1

It is a source of income and profit to the places where tourism exists, it creates jobs, helps countries develop

Question 2

What are the long-term prospects for tourism?

Answer 2

Tourism is expected to grow rapidly and tourism forecasts are made by year, predicting how many people will go to certain destinations

Question 3

What are the different methods of tourist travel?

Answer 3

Airplane, train, bus, and car

Question 4

What are the important international and domestic tourism organizations?

Answer 4

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), The International Air Transportation Association (IATA), The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA)

Question 5

Describe the economic impact of tourism

Answer 5

Tourism stimulates the economy by giving people jobs.

Question 6

Name the major promoters of tourism

Answer 6

Travel agencies, tour operators, travel corporations, corporate travel managers, travel and tour wholesalers, certified travel counselors, national offices of tourism, and destination management companies

Question 7

Define tourism

Answer 7

The activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, And other purposes