Cambridge International A Level · Travel and Tourism (9395)

Communicating the destination brand: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Communicating the destination brand.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following communication methods used to raise awareness of a destination’s brand identity is categorized specifically as paid for media?

Question 2

1 mark

In the context of communicating a brand identity, which of the following is an example of earned media?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the interdependence between NTOs and commercial travel organisations in the branding process?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is a communication method typically used by National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) to raise awareness of a destination's brand identity?

Question 5

1 mark

When communicating a brand, which stakeholder group is most essential for ensuring that the brand identity is authentic and reflects the local culture and traditions?

Question 6

4 marks

Explain how a National Tourism Organisation (NTO) might use public relations (PR) as a communication method to counteract a negative image caused by a disaster.

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Question 7

5 marks

Evaluate why 24-hour marketing and global reach are critical considerations for an NTO when selecting owned media, such as a website, for a brand launch.

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Question 8

4 marks

Explain why a National Tourism Organisation (NTO) might prioritise owned media, such as an official website, over paid media when attempting to achieve global reach on a limited budget.

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Question 9

8 marks

A Destination Management Organisation (DMO) is communicating the destination brand and must select between different media types.
(a) Contrast the effectiveness of owned media (such as an official NTO blog) with earned media (such as viral customer reviews) in terms of reach and ability to track conversion rates.
(b) Evaluate the role of interdependent stakeholders, specifically the local community and commercial travel organisations, in maintaining a consistent brand message across shared media platforms.

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Question 10

7 marks

(a) Analyse the considerations a Destination Management Organisation (DMO) must weigh when selecting between owned media and paid media for a global marketing campaign, with specific reference to costs and lead times.
(b) Evaluate the challenges involved in maintaining a consistent destination brand identity when relying on shared media, such as social media mentions and reposts, compared to traditional publicity materials.

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