Question 1

The largest expense for most airlines is

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A)   landing fees at airports
B)   the cost of fuel
C)   the cost of airplanes
D)   labor

Question 2

Most cruise ships are registered under a foreign flag or government because

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A)   the U.S. limits the size of cruise ships
B)   foreign government visas are easier to obtain
C)   the taxes are either very low or non -existent
D)   most cruise ship passengers originate in foreign countries

Question 3

The country that is number one in world -wide tourism revenue is

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A)   Spain
B)   Italy
C)   The United States
D)   France

Question 4

The airline industry, like other segments of the hospitality industry, rely on as a source of business
________ markets

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A)   economic
B)   international
C)   central
D)   feeder

Question 5

What are two main benefits of the airline hub and spoke system?

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Airlines can service more citi...

Question 6

Compare the reasons people traveled in the pre -Industrial Revolution period versus the reasons people travel in the 21st century. Do you see significant differences? In what areas? Discuss.

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Students should draw the concl...

Question 7

The world's largest travel market is

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A)   Asia Pacific
B)   United States
C)   Italy
D)   France

Question 8

You have been asked to organize a golf outing for 24 salespeople to Sedona, Arizona for a three -day stay.
Organize your plan by steps. These people are high maintenance, high energy, and have a need to stay busy. How will you get them to Sedona (not a major airline hub), where will they stay, where will they
play golf, what will they eat, and what will they do after they finish their day of golf? Research Sedona and find areas of entertainment, cuisine…generally keep them busy. Money is no object.

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Start with researching hotels,...

Question 9

Tour operators

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A)   are a middle person acting as a travel counselor on behalf of airlines, cruise lines, and hotels
B)   bring together tourists and rental companies
C)   promote tours and trips that they plan and organize
D)   act in the same capacity as travel agents

Question 10

Travel agents

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A)   are a middle person acting as a travel counselor on behalf of airlines, cruise lines, and hotels
B)   act in the same capacity as tour operators
C)   bring together tourists and rental companies
D)   promote tours and trips that they plan and organize

Question 11

Some argue the Internet has diminished the need for travel agents. Others boast that travel agents offer a unique level of personalized service the Internet lacks. Profile the customer that would utilize a travel
agent versus the typical Internet consumer.

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The customer that is less price -sensiti...

Question 12

Cities often establish an organization to attract and retain visitors. This is called

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A)   State Office of Tourism
B)   Convention and Visitors Bureau
C)   Destination Management Company
D)   National Office of Tourism B

Question 13

Create a chart outlining the evolution of modes of transportation over the past 200 years. Has the tourism
industry seen stagnation in the creation of new methods of travel? If so, how can the industry continue in a growth pattern? Discuss.

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Methods of travel have been the same for over 50 years. The quality of service buses, airplanes, and cruise ship operators offer has improved significantly but the actual mode has not changed.

Question 14

The greatest global employment opportunity is

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A)   computer systems
B)   education
C)   tourism
D)   health

Question 15

New money spent by tourist and then re -spent by hotels and restaurants in the community for goods and services is known as

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A)   the ripple effect
B)   disposable income
C)   a tax exemption
D)   the multiplier effect D

Question 16

Ecotourism refers to

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A)   dude ranches
B)   visiting areas of a country that have the greatest impact on the economy
C)   an emphasis on nature and native cultures
D)   geological digs for a fee

Question 17

Most ecotourism destinations can be found in

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A)   inner cities
B)   developing countries
C)   urban areas
D)   Africa and South America

Question 18

What organization supports the World Tourism Organization?

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A)   Hotel Motel Association
B)   United States
C)   Automobile Association of America
D)   United Nations

Question 19

An example of a popular ecotourism destination is

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A)   Las Vegas
B)   Costa Rica
C)   Disney World
D)   Chicago

Question 20

A person who spends less than a year traveling to places other than their usual environment is known as a

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A)   traveler
B)   resident
C)   sightseer
D)   tourist

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The country that is number one in world -wide tourism revenue is

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The airline industry, like other segments of the hospitality industry, rely on as a source of business ________ markets

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