Travel and Tourism

Why is consumer research in tourism difficult?

Why is consumer research in tourism difficult?

[html]Why is consumer research in tourism difficult?

▸ Only private entities are entrusted with making informed decisions about spending tax monies.

▸ Service relationships are often long-term and hometown-based, which make the breadth of issues mi

Famwam   92   1 Reply

dnlee1

Which of the following types of tourism research involves aspects such as positive and negative ...

Which of the following types of tourism research involves aspects such as positive and negative ...

Which of the following types of tourism research involves aspects such as positive and negative impacts of tourism?

▸ experimental research

▸ predictive research

▸ simulative research

▸ descriptive research

lbelcher   85   2 Replies

lbelcher

________ refers to partnership agreements created among manufacturers, distributors, and foodservice ...

________ refers to partnership agreements created among manufacturers, distributors, and foodservice ...

[html]________ refers to partnership agreements created among manufacturers, distributors, and foodservice operators to lower food costs and improve quality of service.

▸ Microsegmentation

▸ Subcontracting

▸ Efficient foodservice response

▸ Coope

lbelcher   123   1 Reply

vande746

The "Open Skies" treaty between ________ set in motion the consolidation wave among previously ...

The "Open Skies" treaty between ________ set in motion the consolidation wave among previously ...

The "Open Skies" treaty between ________ set in motion the consolidation wave among previously competing airlines.

▸ Russia and the United Kingdom

▸ Europe and the United States

▸ Canada and Germany

▸ India and China

Biraj   72   3 Replies

Dogggg

The future of air travel presents all of the following EXCEPT ________.

The future of air travel presents all of the following EXCEPT ________.

[html]The future of air travel presents all of the following EXCEPT ________.

▸ pilotless commercial aircrafts and lack of air traffic control centers

▸ smaller planes that fly through multiple connecting routes

▸ double-decker superjumbo jets ser

tittyboi   69   1 Reply

cuddahy99

Which of the following statements is NOT true of Maglev trains?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of Maglev trains?

[html]Which of the following statements is NOT true of Maglev trains?

▸ They will draw more passengers from the airport to the ground.

▸ They generate their own energy from the friction created over their magnetic lines.

▸ They will soon replace t

nyounger   74   3 Replies

sarahlouhigg

In which of the following countries do some hospitals and hotels partner to offer packages that ...

In which of the following countries do some hospitals and hotels partner to offer packages that ...

In which of the following countries do some hospitals and hotels partner to offer packages that combine a hotel stay with a treatment package?

▸ Thailand

▸ Taiwan

▸ Singapore

▸ Canada

Izzy122   77   1 Reply

Jlynn

Which of the following segments of adventure tourists are most likely to travel on an all-inclusive ...

Which of the following segments of adventure tourists are most likely to travel on an all-inclusive ...

Which of the following segments of adventure tourists are most likely to travel on an all-inclusive package and pay the greatest amount for a trip?

▸ upper-high naturalists

▸ active soloists

▸ general enthusiasts

▸ soft moderates

jonnyjon   97   2 Replies

jonnyjon

All of the following are true about marijuana tourism EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are true about marijuana tourism EXCEPT ________.

[html]All of the following are true about marijuana tourism EXCEPT ________.

▸ a challenge for marijuana tourists is finding a legal place to consume their purchases

▸ there are a variety of motivations within the market segment of marijuana touris

regina nana   72   1 Reply

nick1116

Which of the following tourism segments is being marketed to meet the needs of travelers seeking to ...

Which of the following tourism segments is being marketed to meet the needs of travelers seeking to ...

Which of the following tourism segments is being marketed to meet the needs of travelers seeking to combine pleasure with accomplishment?

▸ medical tourism

▸ vocation tourism

▸ space tourism

▸ adventure tourism

joanne1718   79   2 Replies

joanne1718

Who was the first space tourist?

Who was the first space tourist?

Who was the first space tourist?

▸ Burt Rutan

▸ Dennis Tito

▸ Mark Shuttleworth

▸ Paul Allen

elbthwtkns01   65   1 Reply

DryPhantom

________ is an example of "soft adventure" tourism.

________ is an example of "soft adventure" tourism.

________ is an example of "soft adventure" tourism.

▸ Sea kayaking

▸ Sailing

▸ Mountain climbing

▸ Scuba diving

dupoyjohn134   73   2 Replies

dupoyjohn134

Which of the following is NOT an example of extreme "hard adventure" tourism?

Which of the following is NOT an example of extreme "hard adventure" tourism?

Which of the following is NOT an example of extreme "hard adventure" tourism?

▸ rock climbing

▸ skydiving

▸ snorkeling

▸ spelunking

Kaevyn04   69   1 Reply

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tlaster

Compared to tourists, travelers are more likely to seek authentic experiences.

Compared to tourists, travelers are more likely to seek authentic experiences.

Compared to tourists, travelers are more likely to seek authentic experiences.

▸ true

▸ false

pkownas   76   3 Replies

Kutthroat Kane

To promote sustainability and manage the carrying capacity of specific sites, restrictive entry in ...

To promote sustainability and manage the carrying capacity of specific sites, restrictive entry in ...

To promote sustainability and manage the carrying capacity of specific sites, restrictive entry in the form of tickets, reservations, or higher entry fees is often used.

▸ true

▸ false

Ilovebacon22   68   1 Reply

wasan

In a farm-to-fork program, local restaurants showcase food items prepared from agricultural produce ...

In a farm-to-fork program, local restaurants showcase food items prepared from agricultural produce ...

In a farm-to-fork program, local restaurants showcase food items prepared from agricultural produce flown in from outside farms.

▸ true

▸ false

treetreee   76   2 Replies

treetreee

As tourism industry participants adopt practices designed to maintain or achieve sustainability, the ...

As tourism industry participants adopt practices designed to maintain or achieve sustainability, the ...

As tourism industry participants adopt practices designed to maintain or achieve sustainability, the number of visitors that can be accommodated decreases.

▸ true

▸ false

lstar1993   81   1 Reply

cscscs

Geotourism encourages visitors to spend money, keeping preservation in mind.

Geotourism encourages visitors to spend money, keeping preservation in mind.

Geotourism encourages visitors to spend money, keeping preservation in mind.

▸ true

▸ false

BenAff   68   3 Replies

jzhu11

Carbon footprints can be reduced by using locally grown agricultural products, composting, and the ...

Carbon footprints can be reduced by using locally grown agricultural products, composting, and the ...

Carbon footprints can be reduced by using locally grown agricultural products, composting, and the judicial and intelligent use of delivery trucks to and from the farms and the restaurants.

▸ true

▸ false

Yeeeee89   69   1 Reply

uglyboy121

Sustainable lodging operations utilize all available marketing channels to increase visitor traffic ...

Sustainable lodging operations utilize all available marketing channels to increase visitor traffic ...

Sustainable lodging operations utilize all available marketing channels to increase visitor traffic and occupancy rates for maximum profitability.

▸ true

▸ false

drewster127   71   2 Replies

drewster127

Hard ecotourism activities are enjoyed by a relatively small proportion of environmentally conscious ...

Hard ecotourism activities are enjoyed by a relatively small proportion of environmentally conscious ...

Hard ecotourism activities are enjoyed by a relatively small proportion of environmentally conscious ecotourists.

▸ true

▸ false

linhhh   85   1 Reply

purplepanda1516

Ecotourism has a high affinity for sustainability as a core element of its definition.

Ecotourism has a high affinity for sustainability as a core element of its definition.

Ecotourism has a high affinity for sustainability as a core element of its definition.

▸ true

▸ false

lurielbank   68   2 Replies

lurielbank

Low-impact tourism is another term used to denote mass tourism and its related activities.

Low-impact tourism is another term used to denote mass tourism and its related activities.

Low-impact tourism is another term used to denote mass tourism and its related activities.

▸ true

▸ false

jujubee600   68   1 Reply

sadeen

Conventional lodging operations build on previously developed land and design buildings to blend in ...

Conventional lodging operations build on previously developed land and design buildings to blend in ...

Conventional lodging operations build on previously developed land and design buildings to blend in with the natural setting while incorporating energy-efficient features.

▸ true

▸ false

uni67   70   2 Replies

uni67

Ecotechniques include use of solar panels, rainwater collection, and bioclimatic design.

Ecotechniques include use of solar panels, rainwater collection, and bioclimatic design.

Ecotechniques include use of solar panels, rainwater collection, and bioclimatic design.

▸ true

▸ false

Izzy122   64   1 Reply

joanamet

Sustaining the natural and cultural elements of fragile environments is the key idea of mass tourism.

Sustaining the natural and cultural elements of fragile environments is the key idea of mass tourism.

Sustaining the natural and cultural elements of fragile environments is the key idea of mass tourism.

▸ true

▸ false

Lighting2551   70   3 Replies

DryPhantom

In the apathy stage of tourism development, destination residents welcome tourism investors and travelers.

In the apathy stage of tourism development, destination residents welcome tourism investors and travelers.

In the apathy stage of tourism development, destination residents welcome tourism investors and travelers.

▸ true

▸ false

david fabos   85   1 Reply

Kailz1218

Ecotechniques can be used to minimize the negative impacts that large numbers of visitors can have ...

Ecotechniques can be used to minimize the negative impacts that large numbers of visitors can have ...

Ecotechniques can be used to minimize the negative impacts that large numbers of visitors can have on host communities and the environment.

▸ true

▸ false

michlee   73   3 Replies

joanamet

The manufacture and promotion of off-road vehicles may be a big threat to nature.

The manufacture and promotion of off-road vehicles may be a big threat to nature.

The manufacture and promotion of off-road vehicles may be a big threat to nature.

▸ true

▸ false

fattykay92   64   1 Reply

javiermorilla

Mass tourism lays emphasis on learning as an outcome of tourism for the tourist.

Mass tourism lays emphasis on learning as an outcome of tourism for the tourist.

Mass tourism lays emphasis on learning as an outcome of tourism for the tourist.

▸ true

▸ false

wildcat290   70   2 Replies

wildcat290

As opposed to ecotourism, mass tourism primarily involves travel to sensitive natural and cultural ...

As opposed to ecotourism, mass tourism primarily involves travel to sensitive natural and cultural ...

As opposed to ecotourism, mass tourism primarily involves travel to sensitive natural and cultural environments.

▸ true

▸ false

parneetgill   70   1 Reply

jaded 7

The CST in Costa Rica rates hotel sustainability from 1 to 5 ________.

The CST in Costa Rica rates hotel sustainability from 1 to 5 ________.

The CST in Costa Rica rates hotel sustainability from 1 to 5 ________.

▸ leaves

▸ diamonds

▸ turtles

▸ stars

ujesssss   70   2 Replies

ujesssss

WWOOFing stands for ________.

WWOOFing stands for ________.

WWOOFing stands for ________.

▸ Wilderness Weekend only Our Forest

▸ Wildlife Watching Out of Freedom

▸ Waste Water Operations old Formulation

▸ World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

Ingy_   66   1 Reply

sarahlouhigg

Scientists estimate that the global temperature will rise between 2 and 6 by the year ________.

Scientists estimate that the global temperature will rise between 2 and 6 by the year ________.

Scientists estimate that the global temperature will rise between 2° and 6° by the year ________.

▸ 2030

▸ 2060

▸ 2040

▸ 2050

dupoyjohn134   69   2 Replies

dupoyjohn134

Which of the following is NOT considered in the triple bottom line?

Which of the following is NOT considered in the triple bottom line?

Which of the following is NOT considered in the triple bottom line?

▸ politics

▸ people

▸ planet

▸ profit

rizumidancer   70   1 Reply

binva

Mass tourism can result in high environmental, social, and cultural costs leading to all of the ...

Mass tourism can result in high environmental, social, and cultural costs leading to all of the ...

[html]Mass tourism can result in high environmental, social, and cultural costs leading to all of the following EXCEPT ________.

▸ local ownership and management of services

▸ disruption of traditional cultural events and occupations

▸ architectur

mdagenh1   74   2 Replies

mdagenh1

Tourism to an area in large numbers is called mass tourism.

Tourism to an area in large numbers is called mass tourism.

Tourism to an area in large numbers is called mass tourism.

▸ true

▸ false

lmalma   63   1 Reply

whoohoo8

Demand from tourists can cause local traditions to become diluted.

Demand from tourists can cause local traditions to become diluted.

Demand from tourists can cause local traditions to become diluted.

▸ true

▸ false

michlee   73   3 Replies

binva

Over 99% of the population in the contiguous U.S. live in an area with light pollution.

Over 99% of the population in the contiguous U.S. live in an area with light pollution.

Over 99% of the population in the contiguous U.S. live in an area with light pollution.

▸ true

▸ false

lizsmith   64   1 Reply

peaceout3000

Coastal communities consider development on Oahu as a model for how to successfully manage "scenic impact."

Coastal communities consider development on Oahu as a model for how to successfully manage "scenic impact."

Coastal communities consider development on Oahu as a model for how to successfully manage "scenic impact."

▸ true

▸ false

lihui   82   2 Replies

lihui