Cambridge International A Level · Travel and Tourism (9395)

Reasons people travel: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Within the category of business/MICE travel, what is the primary purpose of an incentive trip?

Question 2

1 mark

A tourist travels to Kyoto, Japan, specifically to participate in a traditional tea ceremony and visit historical Shinto shrines. According to the syllabus, this traveler's motivation is best classified as:

Question 3

1 mark

A group of university students travels to a neighboring country to attend a scheduled formal gathering where academics present research papers and engage in debates on global economics. Under the reasons people travel syllabus, which specific business sub-category best describes this trip?

Question 4

1 mark

In the context of the travel and tourism syllabus, a pilgrimage is explicitly listed as an example of which category?

Question 5

1 mark

A group of professional golfers travels from Australia to Scotland to play on a specific historical course for personal enjoyment. Under the Reasons people travel syllabus section, which sub-category of leisure travel does this most accurately represent?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify two specific activities that fall under the leisure category of travel, according to the 9395 syllabus.

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Question 7

3 marks

In the context of leisure travel, outline the difference between sightseeing and special interest travel as defined by the syllabus.

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Question 8

6 marks

Contrast the travel motivations of a tourist seeking health and wellbeing at a yoga retreat with a patient traveling for medical treatment by identifying the two distinct syllabus categories these reasons belong to.

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Question 9

4 marks

Travelers are motivated by various reasons which are broadly categorized into leisure, business/MICE, and other specific purposes according to the syllabus.

(a) Identify and state what each letter represents in the acronym MICE.
(b) Identify two specific examples of "other" reasons for travel as defined by the syllabus, excluding VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives).

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Question 10

5 marks

A national tourism board is observing a significant change in the composition of its visitor arrivals. While historical data shows a dominance of mass tourism, recent figures suggest a 50% increase in travelers visiting for specific non-holiday purposes.

(a) Identify two types of travel that are categorized under the other reasons section of the syllabus.

(b) Explain two ways in which the infrastructure needs of a business/MICE traveler might differ from those of a leisure traveler visiting for relaxation and fun.

(c) Analyse the economic impact that VFR (visiting friends and relatives) tourism has on a destination compared to packaged tourism, specifically considering the retention of visitor spending.

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