Question 1

Events include a wide range of activities in the public sector. This excludes:
A)Festivals
B)Celebrations
C)Themed events
D)Weddings

Accepted Answer

Weddings are typically considered private events rather than public sector activities. Public sector events usually include festivals, celebrations, and themed events that are organized for the community or public enjoyment and benefit.

Question 2

Business events do not include:
A)Fairs
B)Conventions
C)Weddings
D)Exhibitions

Accepted Answer

Business events typically refer to gatherings that are organized to discuss or engage in topics related to a particular industry or professional field. This includes fairs, conventions, and exhibitions, which are all events where professionals can network, learn, and promote their products or services. Weddings, on the other hand, are personal and social events, not business-oriented, making them the correct choice for something that does not fall under the category of business events.

Question 3

Which author identified the concept of the pseudo-event in 1961
A)Boorstein
B)Greenwood
C)Getz
D)Frost

Accepted Answer

Daniel J. Boorstin introduced the concept of the pseudo-event in his 1961 book, "The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America," where he describes it as events or activities that are not spontaneous but planned for the purpose of being reported or reproduced.

Question 4

In 1972, which author identified the negative influence of tourists on festivals?
A)Boorstein
B)Greenwood
C)Getz
D)Ritchie

Accepted Answer

Greenwood is the author who identified the negative influence of tourists on festivals in 1972, discussing how tourism can commercialize and alter the authenticity of local festivals.

Question 5

In approximate terms, what is the value of South Africa's conference and meeting industry?
A)US$472 million
B)US$572 million
C)US$600 million
D)US$672 million

Accepted Answer

The answer of In approximate terms, what is the value...

Question 6

In Scottish Enterprise's Good Practice Guide for Events, three types of events were identified. Which is incorrect?
A)Rolling
B)One-off
C)Annual
D)Peripatetic

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Scottish Enterprise's Good Practice Guide for...

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a primary organisational motive for hosting events?
A)Public
B)Private
C)Commercial
D)Not for Profit

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 8

Which of the following destinations has not held a Winter Festival?
A)Harbin
B)Bali
C)Prague
D)Sapporo

Accepted Answer

Bali is a tropical destination known for its warm climate year-round, making it an unlikely place to host a Winter Festival, unlike Harbin, Prague, and Sapporo, which have cold winters conducive to such events.

Question 9

Which is incorrect? According to Getz, the tourism objectives of an event should consider
A)How not to impact patterns of seasonality
B)How to develop the event into an attraction
C)How the event could enhance destination image
D)What support is needed to develop the event

Accepted Answer

Getz suggests that tourism objectives for an event should indeed consider how to impact patterns of seasonality positively, such as by attracting visitors during off-peak times to balance tourist flows, rather than not impacting them at all.

Question 10

According to Davis and Martin (2014), events in Venice have led to the following effects:
A)Overcrowding
B)Anti-social behaviour
C)Parties and discos
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

Events in Venice have led to various effects including overcrowding, anti-social behaviour, and the proliferation of parties and discos, encompassing all the options listed.

Quiz 26: Exploring Various Aspects of Events and Festivals in Different Contexts

Events include a wide range of activities in the public sector. This excludes:

Business events do not include:

Which author identified the concept of the pseudo-event in 1961

In 1972, which author identified the negative influence of tourists on festivals?

In approximate terms, what is the value of South Africa's conference and meeting industry?

In Scottish Enterprise's Good Practice Guide for Events, three types of events were identified. Which is incorrect?

Which of the following is NOT a primary organisational motive for hosting events?

Which of the following destinations has not held a Winter Festival?

Which is incorrect? According to Getz, the tourism objectives of an event should consider

According to Davis and Martin (2014) , events in Venice have led to the following effects: