Tourism Principles Practices And Philosophies Question Paper
Tourism Principles Practices And Philosophies
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Hospitality Management
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
SCIENCE (HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT)
HIM 150: TOURISM PRINCIPLES, PHILOSOPHIES & PRACTICES
DATE: Wednesday 1st April, 2009
TIME: 8.00-10.00am
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INSTRUCTIONS:
This paper consists of two sections A and B. Answer all questions in Section A and
only ONE question in section B.
SECTION A: (50 MARKS)
Answer ALL questions in this section
Q1.
Define the following terms:-
(i)
Travel Agent
(ii)
Tour Operator
(iii)
Hospitality
(iv)
Recreation
(v)
Domestic Tourist
(vi)
Ecotourism
[6 Marks]
2.
Describe how the following factors influence and impact on Tourism.
(i)
Environment .
(ii)
Culture
[6 Marks]
3.
Outline the following:
(i)
Effects of legislation on Tourism
(ii)
The impact of Climate Change on Tourism
[10 Marks]
4.
Explain and give two (2) examples in each of the following Travel and Tourism methods.
(i)
Theoretical
(ii)
Experiential
[8 Marks]
5.
Describe the current trends in the Tourism industry are including towards nconsideration of the environment. [10 Marks]
b)
Discuss any Three uses of performance indications.
6.
Suppose you are a Tour Operator who sells Cultural Tourism and therefore have to work with local communities. Please describe how communities would be affected by Tourism an how you would minimize any negative impacts n[10 Marks]
SECTION B:(20 MARKS)
7.
i)
Discuss the various Market concepts in Tourism and their applications. [5 Marks]
ii)
Outline in details the various generators of Economic impact on Tourism. [5 Marks]
8.
i)
Discuss the political aspect of Tourism planning and development. [5 Marks]
ii)
Explain how natural resources affect supply and demand of Tourism. [5 Marks]
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