Changing global tourism flows: Practice Questions

• a.

  An increase in outbound tourism flows.

• b.

  A compulsory shift towards VFR travel over leisure holidays.

• c.

  A decline in the levels of employment within the domestic tourism sector.

• d.

  A reduction in the overall popularity of long-haul travel.

• a.

  They have necessitated increased border controls and visa requirements due to rapid booking changes.

• b.

  They have reduced overall traveler access to information, leading to highly concentrated flows.

• c.

  They have reinforced the power of traditional, packaged tour operators.

• d.

  They have enabled the rise of independent travel by empowering consumers to construct their own flexible itineraries and bookings.

• a.A shift away from luxury adventure travel toward budget family resorts.
• b.Increased demand for niche, high-spend, and specialist cultural destinations.
• c.A reduction in the overall number of tourists originating from developed nations.
• d.A decline in the number of tourists traveling to island destinations by air.

• a.A total cessation of travel between both countries.
• b.An increase in outbound tourism from Country A to Country B.
• c.A decrease in the use of ICT for booking travel in Country A.
• d.An increase in outbound tourism from Country B to Country A.

• a.It has no measurable effect as tourists are only influenced by currency exchange rates.
• b.It causes a shift in flows exclusively toward short-haul, domestic business travel.
• c.It maintains and improves destination appeal by preserving the natural assets that attract tourists.
• d.It decreases flows because sustainable management always results in higher visa fees.

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