CHAPTER 9, 10, 11

Las Vegas and what other city are the most popular gaming entertainment resort cities in the United States?

Atlantic City

First metropolitan park system was established in:

Boston 1892

The Supreme Court allowed Indian reservation gambling in 1987 with the _______ decision

Cabazon

which of the following is a primary difference between club management and hotel managent?

Club members feel more ownership of the property than hotel guests.

From the early 1940s until 1976, what city had a virtual monopoly on the gaming entertainment business?

Las Vegas

_______ has become the highest grossing casino market in the world.

Macau

What operation is typically described as having a bar, restaurant, and less than 16 electronic gambling devices?

Nevada-style gaming tavern

The Liberty Bell resides in which city?

Philadelphia

What attraction features more than 700,000 exotic plants?

San Diego Zoo

A public gambling house was legalized for the first time in 1626 in

Venice

Which theme park allows faculty members to intern?

Walt Disney World

Some of the first forms of gambling were

dice throwing

Interdependency between various segments of the hospitality industry means that

each segment to an extent

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

feeder

Mardi Gras is an example of a(n)

festival

Which of the following is NOT one of the five functional areas casino operations?

for and beverage

With country clubs, the type of membership that enables members to use all the facilities all the time is a(n)

full membership

Typical theme parks are Opryland and Disneyland, areas set aside just for

fun, rides, and recreation for families

the two major teams of epcot are

future world and world showcase

Placing a bet on an unknown outcome with the hope of securing a gain is

gambling

most visited National park is

great smokey mountains

Historic places, sites, and museums are a part of what is now called

heritage tourism

Which company originally opened its theme park for employees to relax and have fun when they were not on the job?

hershey's

The 'house' sets the odds on casino games to ensure a profit over a period of time. This is the

house edge

The largest single cost for airline operations is

labor

200 million people are employed in the tourism industry, making it the

lagest producers of tax revenue

The benefits of the hub-and-spoke system include all of the following EXCEPT:

large capacity planes can be used

Cultural tourism is motivated by

lifestyle and heritage

Travel is on the increase and expected to continue to increase in the coming years due to

longer life span

All of the following are considered part of the social and cultural impact of tourism on destinations EXCEPT:

lower rates of employment

Casinos track patron play (gambling) through the use of:

loyalty programs

Outside of Nevada ________ is still illegal in the United States.

sports betting

Ecotourism is synonymous with

sustainable tourism

Business travelers stay over a Saturday night when they travel in order to

take advantage of lower airfares

In most parts of the United States, slot machines produce ____ of the casino revenue.

the bulk

New money spent by tourists and then respent by hotels and restaurants in the community for goods and services is known as

the multiplier effect

Which parks create the atmosphere of another place and time?

theme parks

All of the following are reasons that people travel EXCEPT:

to participate in something stressful

The greatest global employment opportunity is

tourism

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

tourist

Which of the following would be considered business travel?

trade shows and expositions

The most popular destination resort in the world is

walt disney world

There is a direct relationship between recreation and

wellness

Which park is considered to be the first major water park opened in the United States?

wet n' wild

Stand-alone casinos are usually small and are often called:

slot parlors

The cruise market has accommodated about ___ of Americans.

17%

Rail travel in the United States was established around the

1830s

Nevada legalized gambling in

1931

The first modern casino in Las Vegas was opened on the strip in

1941

Atlantic City legalized casino gambling in

1976

Tribal gambling now consists of more than ___ tribes in ___ states.

200/30

The pleasure traveler constitutes what percentage of the rental car market?

30%

National parks in the United States typically see approximately

300 million visitors per year

The origins of gambling are _______ years old

7000

Most ecotourism destinations can be found in

developing countries

Tour operators

promote tours and trips

A horse track that also has slot machines

racing

An example of a popular ecotourism destination is

Costa Rica

IGRA stands for:

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

The Special Olympics is an example of

recreation for special populations

Recreation is defined as

refreshment of strength and spirit

Travel in the middle ages was mostly for

religious reasons

Which theme park company is dedicated to preserving marine life and uses innovative programs to research wildlife dilemmas?

sea world parks

What organization supports the World Tourism Organization?

United Nations

Cultural tourism or World Heritage sites are often designated by

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization

The country that is number 1 in tourism revenue is

United States

Which major tourist country destination does NOT have a cabinet-level official for tourism?

United States

Which destination attraction is known for its success in adapting movies into thrill rides?

Universal Studios

Which statement is false with regard to travel agencies?

Travel agents make their money by charging the provider a fee.

Gourmet dining and increased restaurant revenues for casinos began in 1992 with

Wolfgang puck

The leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism

World tourism organization

All of the following are trends in tourism EXCEPT:

a decrease in the cost of airline travel

The total amount wagered in gambling is called

a handle

One of the greatest influences on tourism is

airlines

Ecotourism refers to

an emphasis on nature and native cultures

travel agents

are a middle person acting as a travel counselor on behalf of airlines, cruise lines, and hotels

Noncommercial recreation includes

armed forces, YMCA, boy and girl scout

The fastest growing sector of casino gaming in the world is

asia

One yield management technique for maximizing sales income by lowering the price of seats according to expected demand is

capacity control

Gaming revenue is produced from

casino win

The type of club that is predominantly business oriented is a

city club

Which of the following was NOT one of the ancient wonders of the world?

colosseum in rome

Betting against the 'house' is ________

commercial

Recreation offered to the public with an incentive of making a profit is

commercial recreation

Which of the following characteristics would not be considered necessary in a convention and visitors bureau career?

comprehensive knowledge of classic cooking

Offering free goods and services to casino patrons in return for their business is called:

comps

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

convention and visitors bureau

Foodservice, a pool, a tennis court, and a golf course are all services offered in a(n)

country club

An increase in Internet booking, advancement in technology, ticketless air travel, and an expansion of the cruise industry are all examples of

current industry trends

The hierarchy (from the top down) of club management is

members, board of directors, executive committee, and general manager

Voluntary organizations have all the following characteristics EXCEPT:

membership restrictions

In 1916, which one of the following organizations was founded to conserve park resources and to provide for their use by the public?

national park service

Voluntary organizations, armed forces, and employee recreation fall under

noncommercial

sustainable tourism

places a broad-based obligation on society

Places members gather for social, recreational, professional, or fraternal reasons are called:

private clubs

Trends in recreation and leisure include all but

private swimming pools