Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 13-14 – Flashcards
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Tourism is important to the US economy, but no so for the rest of the world.
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The tourism industry excludes organizations that support tourism retail activities.
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In total business receipts, tourism has consistently ranked second or third among all retail businesses.
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Working women have changed the tourism industry because they no longer have the time to travel.
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For two-income families, travel means "quality time", focusing on value rather than low-cost recreation.
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Business travel is difficult to predict because it does not always rise and fall with the economy.
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Travel growth has resulted more from pleasure travel than from business travel.
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The world's largest industry is tourism, according for about 10.3% of the world's overall economic activity.
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Since 1996, the US has enjoyed a favorable travel trade balance.
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Most tourism industries are very sensitive to the general economic climate.
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The percentage of restaurant sales attributed to tourism is: (a) 5% (b) 10% (c) 25% (d) 40%
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The most common means of tourist travel is by: (a) automobile (b) train (c) bus (d) airplane
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The following has NOT contributed to the growth of tourism: (a) leisure time (b) rising family income (c) decreased cost of leisure activities (d) demographic trends
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For families today, vacation needs are for: (a) Two to three week vacations (b) inexpensive vacations (c) quality time vacations (d) theme park vacations
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B
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The age group that travels most is: (a) 25 to 34 years (b) 35 to 44 years (c) 45 to 54 years (d) 55 to 65 years
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The most significant reason that people give for traveling is: (a) visit friends and relatives (b) business and convention travel (c) outdoor recreational travel (d) travel to sightsee and entertainment
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Over the past 20 years since 1988, the number of overseas visitors to the US has increased: (a) 20% (b) 50% (c) 80% (d) 100%
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International tourism is measured by: (a) arrivals and receipts (b) the number of people visiting a country (c) travel limits (d) airline receipts and travel miles
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1. Hotels 2. Restaurants 3. Entertainment & Recreation 4. Retail 5. Transportation
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Name five businesses and organizations that serve the tourism industry:
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1. Demographics - iddle age (35-45) increase travel propensity 2. World's rising standard of living 3. Increase in leisure time
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State three factors influencing the growth of tourism:
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1. Arrivals and departure - measures volume of people traveling 2. Receipts aand payments - measures money spent
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State two ways international tourism is measured:
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The act of people going to different destinations away from home in search of new experiences.
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Tourism is defined by:
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Only the very large cities can afford to have full-sized convention centers.
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Visits to national parks are increasing.
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Among all parks, theme parks are basically similar to amusement parks.
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Theme parks are basically similar to amusement parks.
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Travel destinations more and more cater to the elite.
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Country music has a fifty percent market share.
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Gambling has been legal in Atlantic City since the city was founded.
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Primary destinations have a wide market and draw people from great distances.
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High rollers often receive comps from casinos where they play.
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The NRA show occurs once every two years and moves from city to city.
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Non-gambling expenditures by tourists in Las Vegas amount to more than the money spent on gambling.
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Junkets are essentially a type of "tour".
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Theme parks offer good seasonal employment opportunities for students.
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The term "mass market tourism" refers to: (a) tourist destinations that cater to the young at heart (b) tourist destinations that cater to the athletically inclined (c) theme parks (d) destinations that attract a wide variety of visitors
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The following is NOT a factor that has influenced the growth of gaming" (a) it is more acceptable as a form of entertainment (b) its convenient (c) deregulation of the industry (d) the government's need for funds
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Theme parks: (a) are always primary destinations (b) cater to people's need for fun and fantasy (c) are the same as amusement parks (d) were developed in the 1970's
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One of the causes of Las Vegas' continued success is: (a) proximity to natural attractions (b) the number of hotels (c) its ability to offer the "entire package" (d) lack of gaming options nationally
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Fairs and festivals are examples of: (a) regional theme parks (b) natural tourist destinations (c) national theme parks (d) temporary tourist destinations
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In contrast to traditional amusement parks, modern theme parks: (a) serve chiefly an educational function (b) do not feature rides (c) operate on a huge scale (d) are designated for adults only
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The most important group for regional theme parks is: (a) international visitors (b) young professionals (c) visitors from nearby (d) conventioneers
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One of the basic beliefs of theme parks is: (a) that education has no place in theme parks (b) that education can be fun (c) that education should be part of every aspect of the park (c) that education is the job of schools
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They offer many different things to shoppers in addition to stores, including: fairs, festivals, amusement parks, theme parks.
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Why do you think new "Maga-malls" are so popular?
