The scale of travel and tourism: Practice Questions

In the context of factors affecting tourism demand, which of the following is considered an environmental factor?

How has social media primarily influenced the global scale of travel and tourism demand?

A destination experiences a \(10\%\) decrease in its currency value relative to major global currencies, while a new international hub airport opens in its capital city. Evaluate the most likely impact on the scale of tourism for this destination.

Which of the following is an economic factor that directly influences the scale of global travel and tourism demand according to the syllabus?

In the context of factors affecting tourism demand, into which category would social consciousness and fashion and trends be placed?

State how technological developments in transport have affected the global scale of travel and tourism.

Explain how a change in disposable income levels in a major source market can influence the global scale of travel and tourism.

An increasing trend globally is the growth of 'social consciousness' (a social factor affecting demand). Explain how this shift influences the scale of demand for mass tourism package holidays compared to independent, local experiences.

Read the following information about Country X.

Country X has seen a steady increase in international visitor arrivals. This growth is attributed to the government's decision to invest \$500\(\text{ million} in expanding the national airport and upgrading the major highway connecting the capital to the coastal resorts. Additionally, the national currency has recently depreciated by\) \(15\%\), making the destination much more affordable for tourists from major markets like the USA and the Eurozone.

(a) Identify two economic factors mentioned in the text that are affecting the scale of tourism demand in Country X. [2]

(b) Explain how government investment in infrastructure can lead to an increase in the scale of tourism in a destination. [2]