Question 1
1 markThe travel and tourism industry is highly influenced by external global factors such as technological advancements, shifting consumer trends, and political stability. Which characteristic describes this nature of constant change?
Cambridge IGCSE · Travel and Tourism (0471)
Characteristics of travel and tourism: Practice Questions
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Question 2
1 markFollowing a major natural disaster, a destination quickly implements recovery strategies, secures international aid, and successfully promotes itself again within a year. This ability to quickly recover from external shocks demonstrates which key characteristic of the travel and tourism industry?
Question 3
1 markA destination management board decides to invest in multi-purpose indoor arenas and digital heritage trails to ensure visitor numbers remain stable even if extreme weather patterns or climate changes disrupt traditional outdoor activities. Which industry characteristic is being prioritized through this diversification strategy?
Question 4
1 markWhich characteristic of the tourism industry refers to the fact that an unsold hotel room or flight seat cannot be stored for sale at a later date?
Question 5
1 markThe ability of the travel and tourism industry to adapt and recover quickly from external shocks, such as natural disasters or global health crises, is described as being:
Question 6
3 marksExplain briefly what is meant by the characteristic of travel and tourism being intangible.
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Question 7
3 marksThe characteristic of travel and tourism being dynamic means it is constantly changing. Give one example of a global factor that contributes to this dynamic nature.
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Question 8
5 marksEvaluate how the increasingly sustainable focus of modern tourists has forced providers to change the services they offer at luxury resorts.
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Question 9
4 marksThe travel and tourism industry is influenced by several unique characteristics.
(a) Define the term seasonality within the context of travel and tourism.
(b) Identify two reasons why a beach destination might experience seasonal fluctuations in visitor numbers.
(c) State what is meant by the industry being resilient when facing such challenges.
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Question 10
4 marksTravel and tourism products are often described as being perishable.
(a) Define the term perishability in relation to an airline flight.
(b) Explain how airlines use variable pricing to manage the risks associated with this characteristic.
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