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1
Which ethical tourism practice most directly benefits the local economy?
Booking through large international agencies
Tipping tour guides
Staying in family-run accommodation
Taking free walking tours
2
How has Marriott Hotels responded to criticism regarding sustainability?
Stopped cleaning towels daily
Closed city-based hotels
Committed to net-zero carbon emissions
Reduced room sizes
3
Why is flight expansion a controversial topic in future tourism?
It leads to political tension
It causes delays in airports
It contributes significantly to carbon emissions
It reduces travel costs
4
Why might CSR be especially important in developing countries with high tourist traffic?
To limit tourist numbers
To manage social and environmental impacts
To reduce taxes on corporations
To increase profit margins
5
Which natural disaster in 2004 affected tourism across several Southeast Asian countries?
Indian Ocean tsunami
Sumatra volcanic eruption
Nepal earthquake
Cyclone Yasi
6
Why has the number of international tourists increased dramatically since 1950?
Increased birth rates
Easier online booking
Lower prices and better infrastructure
Newer airports
7
In New Zealand, what SHEEPT factor contributes most to the growth of adventure tourism?
Environmental
Economic
Political
Social
8
Which of the following is a *positive* political impact of tourism?
Visa complications
Diplomatic cooperation
Cultural erosion
Government instability
9
In terms of environmental impact, what is one *long-term* benefit of eco-tourism?
Creating high-end experiences for elites
Building large resorts in nature reserves
Centralising tourist areas in cities
Promoting awareness and conservation
10
The graph shows international tourism arrivals from 1950-2020. What major event explains the drop in 2020?
Climate change
Global recession
COVID-19 pandemic
Increased taxes
11
What does bypassing mean in the tourism context?
Tourists skipping cities due to poor reviews
Tour buses driving past key attractions
Roads diverting traffic away from town centres
Travellers skipping customs checks
12
Tourist arrivals in Indonesia show a recovery after 2021. What factor most likely explains this?
Closing of cultural sites
Infrastructure collapse
Introduction of new taxes
Reopening after COVID-19 restrictions
13
Which future tourism development is most uncertain but potentially revolutionary?
Budget airlines
Package deals
All-inclusive resorts
Space travel
14
Which of the following best explains why Paris experiences over-tourism?
Lack of historical attractions
Poor transport options
Social media and global marketing
Government restrictions
15
What has been a major *negative* economic impact of over-tourism in cities like Paris?
Job creation
Rising GDP
Increased rent for locals
More business investment
16
This pie chart shows tourist spending by category. Which category is likely to benefit locals most directly?
International flights
Global entertainment brands
Accommodation in chain hotels
Local food & craft markets
17
In the context of Marriott Hotels, which of these is an example of CSR?
Discounting rooms for influencers
Building resorts in gated communities
Partnering with local farmers for food supply
Expanding into non-tourist zones
18
How does road infrastructure support tourism development?
It reduces airline profits
It delays tourist arrival
It prevents over-tourism
It allows easier access to remote attractions
19
What does the 'T' in SHEEPT stand for, and how does it relate to space tourism?
Trade - due to increased souvenir sales
Technology - it enables innovations
Transport - due to airport links
Tradition - it preserves culture
20
Tourist numbers in Bali rose steadily until a sharp decline. What could explain this?
A hotel strike
A change in visa policy
An eruption of Mt. Agung
Off-season travel
21
Why is Nepal particularly vulnerable to natural disasters that affect tourism?
Lack of transport systems
Poor internet coverage
Overreliance on imports
Mountainous terrain and tectonic activity
22
Which technological advancement has *not* significantly influenced tourism since 1950?
Jet aircraft
Radio towers
The internet
Smartphone apps
23
What term describes tourism that prioritises sustainability, local benefit, and respect for culture?
Mass tourism
Package tourism
Extreme tourism
Ethical tourism
24
Which SHEEPT factor would best explain Nepal's slow tourism recovery post-2015 earthquake?
Environmental
Technological
Historical
Political
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Why might bypass roads decrease tourism in small towns?
They improve air quality
They reduce travel time
They reduce road maintenance costs
They make access harder for tourists
