Htm 1070 Exam

Question 1

List two ways the local government plays a role in managing tourism

Answer 1

1. Imposes taxation
2. Funds heritage attractions, public spaces and parking

Question 2

What is ecotourism? 1

Answer 2

1. Natural resource-based tourism that focuses primarily on experiencing and learning about nature, and is ethically managed to be low impact, non-consumptive and locally oriented

Question 3

What is ecotourism? 2

Answer 3

2. Ecotourism contributes to the costs of conserving habitats and species and provides revenues to local communities which encourages them to value and protect their wildlife heritage areas as a source of income

Question 4

Identify one benefit and one drawback of slum tourism

Answer 4

1. Benefit: includes those who would otherwise be excluded
2. Drawback: revenue generation is an incentive to keep them slums

Question 5

Identify three ways in which ‘tourist enclaves’ are economically irresponsible

Answer 5

1. Isolate tourists from local community; local community cannot access tourists
2. Controlled sightseeing
3. Foreign owned development leads to leakage

Question 6

List two different points about the multiplier effect, give an example

Answer 6

1. Measures the economic impact of tourist expenditures that recirculate in the local economy
2. The higher the propensity to consume locally produced goods and services, the higher the multiplier
3. Lisa buys produce from John - John buys vegetables from Peter - Peter gets his accounting done by Sarah - Sarah buys a vase from Lisa’s shop [full circle]

Question 7

Identify three ways in which a destination could experience ‘leakage’

Answer 7

1. Waste due to inefficiency
2. Taxes to non-local governments
3. Outlays for imports

Question 8

What are the three level of linkages?

Answer 8

1. Initial stage
2. Intermediate stage
3. Advanced stage

Question 9

Ecological footprint

Answer 9

Is the measurement of land area required to sustain a population [2.2 hectares]

Question 10

Conspicuous consumption

Answer 10

Consuming prestigious goods to enhance one’s prestige

Question 11

5 Benefits of Tourism

Answer 11

1. Economic Development
2. Social Inclusion
3. Placemaking
4. Regeneration
5. Culture and Heritage

Question 12

3 Elements of Sustainable Development

Answer 12

1. Reduce injustice
2. Maintain the quality of life
3. Meet basic human needs

Question 13

5 Characteristics of Responsible Tourism

Answer 13

1. Provides a better experience for both the traveler and the community
2. Encourages partnerships
3. Enhances the tourist experience to make it more authentic
4. Engages the consumer and encourages a change in the way they travel
5. Addresses local priorities and local maintain ownership and use of land/resources

Question 14

3 things corporate social responsibility is interested in:

Answer 14

1. Acting as a good corporate citizen
2. Attending to the evolving social concerns of stakeholders
3. Mitigating adverse effects from business activities

Question 15

3 characteristics from the trend ‘new travel culture’ (krippendorf)

Answer 15

1. Greater ethical awareness
2. Willing to take responsibility for their impacts
3. Informed and experienced

Question 16

The ‘Experience Economy’ describes:

Answer 16

1. A shift in consumer preferences for memorable events
2. An opportunity to generate empathy in the traveler
3. A way to generate understanding in the traveler

Question 17

Whistler’s official community only permits development if the development:

Answer 17

1. Provided substantial benefits to the community and resort
2. Was supported by the community
3. Would not have unacceptable impacts on the community resort or environment

Question 18

National governments are responsible for:

Answer 18

1. Ensuring safety and security
2. Supporting health and hygiene
3. Providing high tech infrastructure

Question 19

When approaching a problematic tourism situation, the key questions are:

Answer 19

1. Is there agreement that the impact is an issue?
2. Is there agreement about the cause?
3. Whose responsibility is to make the change?

Question 20

The host-guest relationships is affect by:

Answer 20

1. Novelty
2. Economic importance
3. Cultural and behavioural divides

Question 21

3 types of interactions between hosts and guests:

Answer 21

1. Economic encounters
2. Encounters where there is leisure proximity
3. Purposeful encounters where there is an intention to exchange ideas

Question 22

3 hedonistic tourist behaviours:

Answer 22

1. Binge drinking
2. Gambling
3. Clubbing

Question 23

3 drawbacks of ‘voluntourism’

Answer 23

1. Replaces local labour
2. Demanding volunteers
3. Uses local resources

Question 24

3 economic benefits of tourism

Answer 24

1. Taxation revenue
2. Foreign exchange ‘hard currency’ earnings
3. Modernization through infrastructure development

Question 25

3 drawbacks of eco-labels and certifications

Answer 25

1. Efforts to ‘tick off boxes’ are prioritized over local concerns
2. Requires the consumer to trust the authority of the certification
3. Certification is unlikely to make a difference to the guest experience

Question 26

List 5 ways in which tourists can be more environmentally responsible

Answer 26

1. Light weight luggage
2. Take green flights
3. Use green sunscreen
4. Bringing a reusable water bottle
5. Use public transportation, walk or bike; rather than taxis or driving

Question 27

List 5 ways in which tourists can be more socially/culturally responsible

Answer 27

1. Learn the local language
2. Shop at local businesses
3. Don’t flaunt money/wealth
4. Ask permission before taking pictures
5. Respect the local dress code

Question 28

List 5 ways in which tourists can be more economically responsible

Answer 28

1. Buy local food which decreases imports
2. Don’t give money to local children
3. Don’t negotiate prices with local businesses
4. Researching the hotel they are staying at
5. Don’t support animal harming businesses

Question 29

List 5 ways in which businesses can be more socially/culturally, economically, and environmentally responsible

Answer 29

1. Hire and involved the local people
2. Don’t destroy the land when building new buildings
3. Collecting rain water and reusing it
4. Encourage tourists to support local communities
5. Growing a garden