Devry HSOP450 midterm exam

Devry HSOP450 midterm exam

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Question 1.1.(TCO 1) Many tourism analysts predict that by year 2020, on a global level, tourism will: (Points : 5)

more than double.
triple.
quadruple.
likely stay about the same as in 2000.

Question 2.2.(TCO 1) Thomas Cook was the first: (Points : 5)

steamship agent.
rail excursion agent.
travel agent.
harbinger.

Question 3.3.(TCO 2) Employment in the tourism sector is expected to: (Points : 5)

grow at the same rate as other economic sectors.
grow faster than other economic sectors.
grow more slowly than other economic sectors.
decline in the near future.

Question 4.4.(TCO 2) According to the AH&LA, approximately _______ of lodging customers are business travelers. (Points : 5)

20%
30%
45%
65%

Question 5.5.(TCO 3) The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is: (Points : 5)

a branch of the World Bank.
replacing the World Tourism Organization.
the forum of global business leaders in travel and tourism.
all of the above

Question 6.6.(TCO 3) Which of the following are the most common types of travel arrangements made by agencies? (Points : 5)

Hotel room reservations
Rental car reservations
Making an auto trip of over 500 miles
Taking a cruise vacation

Question 7.7.(TCO4) The Delta Queen is a cruise ship that: (Points : 5)

is an ultra-modern, diesel-powered pleasure ship.
operates from the port of Tampa, Florida and others.
makes river-cruises on the Hudson River in New York state.
cruises on the Mississippi River in the United States.

Question 8.8.(TCO4) Anthropography is a branch of science from which we can: (Points : 5)

learn of humankind's geographic settlements on the globe.
study the varieties of humans and their geographic distribution.
identify cultural achievements that are of interest to international tourists.
classify the varieties of races of humankind.

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Question 1.1.(TCO5) Historic sites have always been popular attractions for travelers. What percentage of adults traveling are considered to be historic/cultural travelers? (Points : 5)

20%
40%
60%
80%

Question 2.2.(TCO5) Social tourism may be partially defined as: (Points : 5)

travel for the purpose of studying the social structure of a country.
travel where a local expert in your field of interest acts as your guide.
travel for social visits to friends or relatives.
travel for those with low purchasing power.

Question 3.3.(TCO1) Christian churches and monasteries (hospices) played an important part in early tourism. Provide at least three details of this. (Points : 14)


Question 4.4.(TCO2) Differentiate AH&LA and NRA. (Points : 14)

Question 5.5.(TCO3) What is the United Nations World Tourism Organization? Who are the members? What does the organization do? (Points : 14)

Question 6.6.(TCO4) In what ways has the English Channel rail tunnel stimulated European tourism? (Points : 14)

Question 7.7.(TCO5) Explain the essential concepts of Pearce's travel needs or experience ladder. (Points : 14)

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