To turn potential tourism supply into actual supply, the first obstacle to overcome is:

the lack or inadequacy of access routes.

What is the federal tourism agency for the United States that is concerned with research and policy?

Office of travel and tourism industries

To be tourists, travelers may be:

traveling for business purposes.

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is:

the forum of global business leaders in travel and tourism.

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1
Which of the following travelers are tourists?
Deployed military
Convention goers
Bus drivers
Airline crew members
2
There is an NAICS for the tourism industry
True
False
3
Which of the following is true of UNWTO?
All are true.
It is a non-governmental organization.
Helps raise standards of living in less developed areas through to
It accelerates world understanding of the contributions of tourism
4
Which is not a category of tourism supply?
Governance
Operating sectors
Hospitality resources
Natural resources
5
The FAA improves airports and hires air controllers
False
True
6
Why has the automobile reached such predominance in travel?
It is an efficient means of transportation.
It is the fastest method between any two cities less than 300 miles apart.
It is very convenient.
It is quite inexpensive.
7
The most widely recognized organization in tourism is:
ATC
USTTA
UNWTO
ECOSOC
8
Auto travel dominates today's intercity travel in the U.S. This began with the:
Willys-Overland
Stanley Steamer
None of the above
Ford Model T
9
Tourism today is mainly available to:
The masses
The upper class
The middle class
All of the above
10
To turn potential tourism supply into actual supply, the first obstacle to overcome is:
The lack of restaurants
the development of personal and professional services.
the lack or shortage of accommodations.
the lack or inadequacy of access routes.
11
Which of the following is NOT one of the commonly recognized operating sectors of the tourism industry?
Events Sector
Promotions Sector
Entertainment Sector
Attractions Sector
12
The first seaside resorts of Britain were
All of the above
Gambling resorts
Visited for medical reasons
Sites for social events
13
What is the federal tourism agency for the United States that is concerned with research and policy?
U.S. Travel Data Center
United States Travel Industry Association
U.S. Tourism Policy Administration
Office of travel and tourism industries
14
Tours can be created and marketed by:
Retail travel agencies
Travel Suppliers
All of the above
Wholesalers
15
To be tourists, travelers may be:
studying in a university for the freshman year
All of the above are tourists.
traveling to set up a new business in another country.
traveling for business purposes.
16
A number of systems for grading and classifying hotels are in use throughout the world. Which is most satisfactory?
First class, second class, etc.
A, B, C, D, E
The 5-star system
Deluxe to good
17
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is:
the forum of global business leaders in travel and tourism.
neither a nor b
a branch of the World Bank.
Both a and b
18
The number of U.S. travel agencies is increasing
True
False
19
Which of the following is NOT a job requirement for tourism
Statistical skills
Self-discipline
People person
Physical stamina
20
Thomas Cook was the first:
Steamship agent
Travel agent
Rail excursion agent
Harbinger
21
Which of the following is not an approach to studying tourism
Economic
Accounting
Sociological
Institutional

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