Question 1

What was the main stimulus to the growth of Blackpool as a tourist destination?&#10;A)The development of high class hotels&#10;B)The creation of a pier&#10;C)The railway&#10;D)The coach

Accepted Answer

The railway was the main stimulus to the growth of Blackpool as a tourist destination because it made the town accessible to a much larger number of people, especially the working classes from industrial towns, by providing an affordable and efficient means of travel.

Question 2

What type of sources are NOT used to reconstruct tourism histories?&#10;A)Guide books&#10;B)Questionnaire surveys&#10;C)Census records&#10;D)Oral histories of tourists

Accepted Answer

Questionnaire surveys are not typically used to reconstruct tourism histories because they are contemporary methods of data collection that rely on current perceptions and memories, which may not accurately reflect historical facts or trends. Historical research in tourism often relies on sources that provide direct or indirect evidence of past behaviors, practices, and experiences, such as guide books, census records, and oral histories, rather than contemporary survey data.

Question 3

In what year did Thomas Cook launch its first edition of The Excursionist&#10;A)1841&#10;B)1851&#10;C)1861&#10;D)1871

Accepted Answer

The first edition of The Excursionist, a travel magazine by Thomas Cook, was launched in 1851. This publication was part of Thomas Cook's efforts to promote and organize travel excursions, marking a significant development in the history of tourism.

Question 4

In the seventeenth century what was the average length of a Grand Tour?&#10;A)1 year&#10;B)2 years&#10;C)3 years&#10;D)4 years

Accepted Answer

The average length of a Grand Tour in the seventeenth century was approximately 3 years. This extended trip across Europe was a traditional rite of passage for young aristocrats to explore art, culture, and the classical heritage of places like Paris, Venice, and Rome.

Question 5

In the nineteenth century what was the average length of a Grand Tour?&#10;A)6 months&#10;B)9 months&#10;C)1 year&#10;D)18 months

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of these was less likely to be on the Grand Tour itinerary?&#10;A)Naples&#10;B)Venice&#10;C)Rome&#10;D)Barcelona

Accepted Answer

Barcelona was less likely to be on the Grand Tour itinerary compared to Italian cities like Naples, Venice, and Rome, which were central to the traditional route for their cultural, historical, and artistic significance. The Grand Tour was primarily focused on Italy and other parts of Western Europe, but not as much on Spain.

Question 7

In what year was Dr Russell's Treatise on the virtues of taking the waters published?&#10;A)1849&#10;B)1750&#10;C)1760&#10;D)1761

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

In which decade did the English seaside resort become an experience consumed by the masses in England?&#10;A)1840s&#10;B)1870s&#10;C)1880s&#10;D)1890s

Accepted Answer

The 1870s marked the beginning of the English seaside resort becoming a mass experience, largely due to the expansion of the railway network which made seaside towns more accessible to the urban working classes.

Question 9

In 1930 which country was estimated to have the largest international tourism market?&#10;A)USA&#10;B)Canada&#10;C)Japan&#10;D)Australia

Accepted Answer

In 1930, the USA was estimated to have the largest international tourism market due to its vast array of natural and man-made attractions, advanced transportation infrastructure, and significant economic power, which attracted tourists from around the world.

Question 10

What did the Amuleree Committee Report in 1938 recommend?&#10;A)The creation of Holiday Camps&#10;B)Promoting holidays by the sea&#10;C)Holidays with Pay&#10;D)Removal of restrictions of bathing on Australian beaches

Accepted Answer

The Amulree Committee Report in 1938 recommended "Holidays with Pay," aiming to improve workers' welfare by ensuring they had paid time off work.

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