Cambridge International A Level · Travel and Tourism (9395)

Types of tourism: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Types of tourism.

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Question 1

1 mark

What is the primary defining characteristic of domestic tourism?

Question 2

1 mark

The industry standard for distinguishing between short-haul and long-haul tourism is primarily based on which criteria?

Question 3

1 mark

A tourist uses an online platform to book a flight with one carrier, a hotel through a third-party aggregator, and a guided tour from a local operator separately for a single trip. Which term describes this specific method of trip construction in the modern industry?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is the primary defining factor of domestic tourism?

Question 5

1 mark

A resident of Manchester, UK, spends a three-day weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland, staying in a local hotel. According to the syllabus, this is an example of:

Question 6

2 marks

State the essential difference between inbound tourism and outbound tourism from the perspective of the country where the tourism activity takes place.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain one significant difference between packaged and unpackaged tourism in terms of how the various components of the trip are purchased by the consumer.

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Question 8

6 marks

A tourist from Canada visits a remote wildlife reserve in India for a photography expedition, booking their own flights and accommodation separately. Explain how this trip can be simultaneously classified as outbound, specialist, and independent travel.

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Question 9

3 marks

Travelers have different preferences for how they organize their trips, leading to the distinction between packaged and independent travel.

(a) Describe two characteristics of independent travel.
(b) Identify one reason why unpackaged tourism might be more appealing to a budget-conscious traveler than a standard package holiday.

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Question 10

5 marks

Understanding the distinction between different types of tourism is essential for statistical tracking and destination management.

(a) Distinguish between domestic tourism and inbound tourism from the perspective of a destination country.
(b) Describe two key characteristics of specialist tourism that distinguish it from mass tourism.

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