Cambridge International A Level · Travel and Tourism (9395)

Challenges in branding destinations: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Challenges in branding destinations.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following represents a financial challenge frequently faced by Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) when branding a destination?

Question 2

1 mark

One significant challenge in branding a destination is that tourism products are often intangible. Which of the following best describes this challenge?

Question 3

1 mark

Why is the fact that tourism is an intangible product considered a major challenge for destination branding?

Question 4

1 mark

One of the major challenges in branding a destination is that tourism is an intangible product. Which of the following best explains the difficulty this creates for marketers?

Question 5

1 mark

The challenge of fragmentation in destination branding occurs because a destination is made up of different products. Why does this pose a specific problem for a Destination Management Organisation (DMO)?

Question 6

4 marks

Explain why the multi-product nature of a destination is a major challenge in branding when trying to create a common vision for all interdependent stakeholders.

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Question 7

5 marks

Analyse how the diverse range of organisations and partners involved in developing a brand can act as a significant challenge in maintaining a consistent brand message.

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Question 8

5 marks

Analyse why the intangibility of tourism products makes it a challenge for DMOs to provide a credible and reflective brand experience before the visitor arrives.

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Question 9

7 marks

Branding a destination involves overcoming several complex obstacles.
(a) Analyse the specific challenge that intangibility poses to marketers when trying to build a destination brand.
(b) Evaluate how a DMO can use public relations to counteract a negative reputation caused by political unrest in a region.

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