Intro to Hosp. Chapter 2

Approximately what percent of domestic travel is for pleasure? 49% 59% 79% 89%

79%

The largest travel corporation is: Automobile Association of America Thomas Cook Travel Corporation Aladdin Travel American Express Travel Services

American Express Travel Services

Today, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation is known as: Metro Light Rail Amtrak The L

Amtrak

Which of the following has had a significant impact on increased air travel? Larger airports Shorter flights Lower airfares Increase in flights

Lower airfares

The leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism is: Western Tours Organization United Nations World Tourism Organization World Trade Organization Worldwide Tour Operations

United Nations World Tourism Organization

What organization lends substantial sums of money for tourism development in the form of low-interest loans to developing countries? World Bank World Trade Organization International Air Transportation Association International Civil Aviation Organization

World Bank

Seventy-five percent of car rental sales take place at: suburban locations inner city locations hotels airports

airports

Maglevs are super-fast trains that: are suspended in the air and propelled by magnetic force are the most popular in the United States use alternative fuels are utilized by subway systems

are suspended in the air and propelled by magnetic force

The primary function of a convention and visitors' bureau is to: build new hotels in the local area attract and retain visitors to the city provide accommodations to tourists attract conventions to the city

attract and retain visitors to the city

Many eco-tourism destinations are located in: ocean fronts developing countries inner cities resorts

developing countries

Interdependency between various segments of the hospitality industry means: each segment, to an extent, depends on another for business tourism has little effect on other segments of the industry all segments are very independent and do not rely on one another at all employees may work for more than one business

each segment, to an extent, depends on another for business

Travel is on the increase and expected to continue to increase in the coming years. Reasons for this include all of the following except: early retirement increase in working hours longer life span increased standard of living

increase in working hours

Those who travel by bus may select this mode of transportation because: it makes frequent stops at tourist sites it is convenient and economical it provides on-the-road entertainment opportunities it provides an opportunity for eating at unique roadside diners

it is convenient and economical

Cultural tourism is motivated by: health and fitness opportunities infrastructure a desire to travel close to home lifestyle and heritage offerings of a community

lifestyle and heritage offerings of a community

The multiplier effect occurs when: new jobs are created to service the needs of international travelers money is recycled back into the community from the money tourists spend in the local economy employment rates reach normal levels money is used to purchase items from outside the local area

money is recycled back into the community from the money tourists spend in the local economy

The development of the ________ in the 1830s made travel affordable and comfortable for the masses. railroad automobile cruise line airplane

railroad

Sustainable tourism is often referred to as: historical tourism tourism requiring the marketing skills of the local tourism organization responsible tourism a source of employment for tourists

responsible tourism

Travel agents: bring together tourists and rental companies act on behalf of tour operators promote tours and trips that they plan and organize serve as a middle person acting as a travel counselor on behalf of airlines, cruise lines, and hotels

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

The UNWTO strongly suggests all tourism should be: a year-round economic driver sustainable cost effective international

sustainable

Inbound international tourism can be described as: visits by residents of a country to another country visits by tourists of a country to their own country visits by tour groups from one city to another city visits to a country by non-residents of that country

visits to a country by non-residents of that country