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TOURISM
& THE ENVIRONMENT
Instructions to candidates:
a) Time
allowed: Three hours (plus an extra ten minutes’ reading time at the start – do
not write anything during this time)
b)
Answer any FIVE questions
c) All
questions carry equal marks. Marks for each question are shown in [ ]
1. a)
Transport networks are essential to the tourism industry and the tourist
experience. Explain their importance. [12]
b)
Illustrate with examples your understanding of the reasons why cruise ships
have been called floating resorts. [8]
2. a)
Analyse the importance of travel agencies and tour operators being members of
ABTA and licensed by IATA in the eyes of their customers, the travelling
public. [12]
b)
Explain the different ways in which travel and holidays are sold to the public.
[8]
3. a)
Most countries operate an accommodation classification system which is
available to tourists to enable them to choose between standards of facilities
when booking accommodation. In many countries the classification is privatised
as opposed to a nationalised system. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
of BOTH systems from the point of view of both the visitor and the national
interest. [14]
b)
Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of overseas second home
ownership on:
i.
tourism economy
ii. Local
population
iii. Infrastructure
and environment [6]
4. a)
Examine the cultural differences which can exist between tourists and the
people who live at their destinations. [10]
b) Make
recommendations as to how cultural harmonisation can be developed through communication
and education for visiting tourists and the host community. [10]
5. a)
Provide examples of specific occupational skills for EACH of the following jobs
in tourism:
i.
Conference organiser
ii.
Travel consultant
iii.
Tour guide
iv.
Tourism information assistant [10]
b)
Provide examples from your own country’s perspective of how tourism careers
training can be best developed. [10]
6. a)
Explain the difficulties in designing and implementing visitor surveys,
illustrating with examples, for
EACH of
the following tourist groups:
i.
Short stay visitors
ii.
Excursionists
iii.
Family holiday groups [15]
b)
Identify and analyse briefly the key factors that influence the level of
international tourism throughout the world. [5]
Continued overleaf
7. a)
Many of the worst effects tourism can have on the natural and man-made
environment can be controlled or prevented altogether through intelligent
planning and sensible management. Provide TWO examples of best environmental
practice, from your own country’s perspective and another country with which
you are familiar, giving reasons for their individual success. [14]
b)
Compare and contrast the differences between the following environmental
activities:
i.
Conservation
ii.
Rehabilitation [6]
8. a)
National governments, local authorities and private companies are prepared to
invest substantially in the development and maintenance of the tourism
industry. Examine the main reasons why this is so. [10]
b)
Explain how revenue from tourism can be lost to countries outside the tourist
destination country itself. [10]