Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Tourism and Hospitality Studies

Tourism concepts and principles: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Tourism concepts and principles.

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Question 1
1 mark

According to the standard definitions in tourism, a 'tourist' is generally considered a person who travels to and stays in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for which of the following purposes?

Question 2
1 mark

A group of medical professionals attends an international conference in Singapore to present their latest research findings and network with peers. During their stay, they also participate in a half-day city tour and enjoy local cuisine. Which form of travel primarily describes their trip?

Question 3
1 mark

A remote mountainous region has recently seen a surge in adventure tourism, with many visitors engaging in activities like hiking, paragliding, and white-water rafting. While this has brought significant economic benefits, there's growing concern that the natural pristine landscapes are being degraded by increased litter, erosion of trails, and disturbance to wildlife habitats. Local community leaders are particularly worried that the unique ecological balance of the region is at risk. This situation primarily highlights a challenge in managing which type of tourism carrying capacity?

Question 4
1 mark

According to the UNWTO definition, which of the following is a necessary criterion for an individual to be classified as a tourist (overnight visitor)?

Question 5
1 mark

Which of the following best exemplifies eco-tourism as a specific form of travel?

Question 6
2 marks

Factors that influence the growth and development of tourism are broadly categorized based on whether they promote or hinder travel. Name these two general types of influencing factors.

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Question 7
4 marks

Briefly describe how psychological carrying capacity differs from physical carrying capacity in tourism planning.

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Question 8
5 marks

Discuss one negative environmental impact of tourism that specifically affects the biotic environment.

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Question 9
4 marks

In the context of tourism, distinguishing between different forms of travel is crucial for understanding tourist behaviour and market segmentation.


(a) Define Business Tourism and provide one characteristic that differentiates it from other forms of tourism.


(b) Define Leisure/Holiday Tourism and provide one characteristic that differentiates it from other forms of tourism.


(c) Identify one key difference in motivation between a business tourist and a leisure/holiday tourist.

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Question 10
4 marks

Tourism is often described as an integrated discipline because it draws knowledge from various other fields of study. Using the city of Macau as an example, explain how the following two disciplines contribute to our understanding of its tourism industry:

(a) History (2 points)
(b) Geography (2 points)

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