History Of Hospitality And Tourism Flashcards
What is the nature of tourism development in the Caribbean?
Tourism is a major sector in the Caribbean, making it the most tourism-dependent region in the world.
When was the first hotel built in the Caribbean, and where?
The first hotel was built in Nevis in 1778.
What were the primary purposes of seaside resorts developed in the Caribbean?
Curative (healing) purposes.
Which hotel opened in the Bahamas in 1861?
The Royal Victorian Hotel.
In what year did the Caribbean welcome 1.3 million visitors?
In 1959.
What types of tourism are common in the Caribbean? List at least three.
- Sports Tourism
- Ecotourism
- Cultural and Heritage Tourism
What was the purpose of the Great Exhibition of 1891 in Jamaica?
To showcase manufactured products from Commonwealth countries and promote Jamaica as a resort destination.
What law was passed in Jamaica in 1890 to encourage hotel construction?
The Jamaica Hotels Law.
Which hotel was built by Captain Lorenzo Baker in Port Antonio in 1891?
The Titchfield Hotel.
What significant tourism development occurred in Jamaica around 1970?
The introduction of the all-inclusive resort concept.
What is the core driver of the Jamaican economy?
Tourism.
What were the three ‘S’s that represented Jamaica’s original tourism product?
Sun, Sea, and Sand.
What is the importance of tourism to Jamaica’s economy?
Tourism is Jamaica’s #1 export sector and has strong linkages to the rest of the economy.
What does sustainable tourism development consider?
- Economic Sustainability
- Social Sustainability
- Environmental Sustainability
Fill in the blank: The Caribbean Tourism Association was founded in ______ to promote tourism.
[1951]
True or False: The Great Exhibition of 1891 facilitated the construction of new hotels in Jamaica.
True.
What year did the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) establish?
1955.
List three popular tourist attractions in Jamaica.
- Bob Marley Museum
- Dunn’s River Falls
- Rose Hall Great House
What was the total visitor expenditure in Jamaica in 2009?
US$1,925,423,000.
What major event in the 1950s led Caribbean economies to pursue tourism?
The decline of important industries like bananas, sugar, and bauxite.
What was the first all-inclusive hotel in Jamaica?
Negril Beach Village.
What significant change did the Jamaica Hotels Aids Law of 1963 introduce?
Duty-free importation of materials for new hotel constructions.
What was the impact of regular non-stop flights starting in the 1960s on Caribbean tourism?
Made vacations in the Caribbean more affordable and increased the number of visitors.
What was the visitor arrival total in Jamaica in 2014?
3,503,978.
Fill in the blank: The ________ law imposed a duty on visitors to fund advertisement of the Jamaican tourism product in 1935.
[law enacted]
What was the purpose of the Jamaica Tourist Association established in 1910?
To provide reliable information to visitors and promote Jamaica as a health and pleasure resort.
What was the earnings of the tourism sector in Jamaica in 2019?
Between US$3.7 billion and US$3.8 billion
This was approximately US$500 million more than in 2018.
What are the three pillars of Sustainable Tourism Development?
Economic Sustainability, Social Sustainability, Environmental Sustainability
These pillars consider the overall sustainability of tourism destinations.
What is the definition of Sustainable Tourism Development?
Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs
This definition is derived from the Brundtland Report (1987).
What significant report defined Sustainable Development in 1987?
Brundtland Report
This report emphasized the importance of sustainability for future generations.
Who are the authors of the book ‘Introduction to the Hospitality Industry’?
Barrows, C. & Powers, T.
This book was published in 2011 by Wiley.
What is the title of the book authored by Goeldner and Ritchie?
Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies
This book was published in 2012 by Wiley.
What document outlines the Tourism Master Plan for Jamaica?
Tourism Master Plan
This plan was published by the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment - Government of Jamaica in 2015.
Who wrote ‘Hosts and Guests: The Anthropology of Tourism’?
Smith, V.L.
This book is in its 3rd edition and was published by the University of Pennsylvania Press in 1989.
What is the UDC Progress Report’s publication year?
1976
This report can be accessed through the National Library of Jamaica.
Who conducted a study on tourist consumer behaviour?
Wu Qing Jin
This study was published in 2006 by Tourism Education Publishing House.
