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The most widely recognized organization in tourism is:


A) ECOSOC.
B) ATC.
C) UNWTO.
D) USTTA.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following organizations is the primary source of travel statistics and data in the United States?


A) United States Travel Association
B) Department of Transportation
C) U.S. Bureau of Census
D) Bureau of Tourism Research
E) Department of Commerce

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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The official U.S. government tourism organization is:


A) United States Travel Service.
B) United States Travel and Tourism Administration.
C) United States Tourist Organization.
D) United States Travel Data Center.
E) Office of Travel and Tourism Industries.

F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

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E

What is the federal tourism agency for the United States that is concerned with research and policy?


A) United States Travel Industry Association
B) Office of Travel and Tourism Industries
C) United States Tourism Policy Administration
D) U.S. Travel Data Center
E) National Council on Travel and Tourism

F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following is true of UNWTO?


A) It is a non-governmental organization.
B) It accelerates world understanding of the contributions of tourism.
C) Helps raise standards of living in less developed areas through tourism development.
D) All of the above.
E) b and c

F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

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D

In most cases regional tourist promotion organizations:


A) limit membership to private enterprises such as hotels, motels, campgrounds and restaurants.
B) exclude from membership government units such as counties or cities.
C) are made up of all kinds of firms and government units that have an interest in developing tourism.
D) are made up of government units below the state level) such as counties and cities

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the United States Travel Association USTA) ?


A) USTA is the prime governmental agency in promoting tourism.
B) USTA's objective is to promote travel to and within the United States.
C) USTA has a research department that measures the economic impact of travel.
D) USTA provides a uniform voice for the segmented travel industry.
E) USTA develops programs to benefit the travel supplier and traveler.

F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

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The majority of states in the U.S. promote tourism using a regional or area breakdown within the state. The reason for doing this is:


A) it is cheaper to do it that way.
B) consumer demand for area information is greater than demand for statewide information.
C) most states couldn't handle all the requests for information.
D) consumers usually aren't aware that states have different regions.
E) the OTTI does it that way.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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The organization of tourism:


A) is too complex for anyone to understand.
B) is made up primarily of official government tourism groups.
C) is complex and involves literally thousands of units.
D) should be considered to include only government agencies and private tourist industries.
E) mainly involves private business groups.

F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

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The ultimate purpose of a regional tourist association is to:


A) market effectively its attractions.
B) supersede efforts of the state tourism organization.
C) amplify the work of the city convention and visitors bureaus.
D) support the programs of the national tourism organization.
E) supplement the work of the World Tourism Organization WTO) .

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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The World Travel and Tourism Council WTTC) is:


A) a branch of the World Bank.
B) replacing the World Tourism Organization.
C) the forum of global business leaders in travel and tourism.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

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C

What technical services does UNWTO provide?


A) promotes tourism through newspaper and magazine ads
B) provides an international clearing house for information
C) finances construction of hotels and other superstructures
D) issues passports, visas, and police registration
E) subsidizes poorer countries

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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