Growth and importance of tourism (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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How long must a person travel to a destination for it to be classified as tourism?
How long must a person travel to a destination for it to be classified as tourism?
More than 24 hrs but less than 1 year
What is domestic tourism?
What is domestic tourism?
Staying within your own country
How many people become international tourists annually (pre-pandemic figures)?
How many people become international tourists annually (pre-pandemic figures)?
900 million
Which economic factor has driven tourism growth regarding working patterns?
Which economic factor has driven tourism growth regarding working patterns?
Both partners working less than 40 hrs with paid leave
What has made booking holidays easier as a growth factor?
What has made booking holidays easier as a growth factor?
Internet-based travel agents
What ranks as the second primary purpose of tourism?
What ranks as the second primary purpose of tourism?
Visiting friends and relatives
What percentage of world exports does travel and tourism represent?
What percentage of world exports does travel and tourism represent?
7%
What does foreign exchange from tourism improve for a country?
What does foreign exchange from tourism improve for a country?
Balance of trade
What is the multiplier effect in tourism?
What is the multiplier effect in tourism?
Demand increase creates ripple effects
Which is an example of secondary sector impact from the multiplier effect?
Which is an example of secondary sector impact from the multiplier effect?
Manufacturing furniture and towels
What percentage of global GDP did tourism contribute in 2019?
What percentage of global GDP did tourism contribute in 2019?
13.6%
Which Caribbean island has the highest tourism dependence at 35.4% of income?
Which Caribbean island has the highest tourism dependence at 35.4% of income?
British Virgin Islands
Which region shows the fastest growth rates in tourism in recent decades?
Which region shows the fastest growth rates in tourism in recent decades?
Asia
Which region is the most popular cruise destination?
Which region is the most popular cruise destination?
Caribbean with over 1/3 market share
How many new ocean-going cruise ships launched in 2023?
How many new ocean-going cruise ships launched in 2023?
19 ships