Which of the following describes the purpose of programs such as National Tourism Week?
a. to improve resident’s understanding of tourism.
b. to communicate the positive economic benefits of tourism to host communities.
c. to encourage residents to make tourists feel welcome.
d. all of the above are associated with these programs.
d. all of the above are associated with these programs.
d. crafts, customs, and dances may become commercialized.
c. enhance marketing and promotion efforts in tourism hotspots.
Which of the following statements about tourism impacts is incorrect?
a. tourism cannot avoid being developed in ways that will impose heavy social costs.
b. festivals and events are a good way to involve both locals and tourists.
c. over-tourism hotspots can use de-marketing techniques to achieve a better balance for the community in visitor numbers.
d. resentment by local people toward tourists is not uncommon in areas where there are conflict of interests between hosts and visitors.
a. tourism cannot avoid being developed in ways that will impose heavy social costs.
True or False: Face to face contact between hosts and guests often increases stereotyping.
True or False: De-marketing destinations may be needed to manage over-tourism.
