Tourism Principles, Philosophies And Practices Question Paper

Tourism Principles, Philosophies And Practices

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Hospitality And Tourism Management

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE (HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT)
HTM 150: TOURISM PRINCIPLES, PHILOSOPHIES AND PRACTICES

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 3RD DECEMBER 2008
TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any FOUR questions.
Each question carries equal marks.

1.
(a)
Explain the various characteristics of the Tourism industry, citing
their relevance to understanding the economic contribution of Tourism
to the economy.

(15 marks)
(b)
Critique the relevance of the following statement; “Tourism is an
invisible export in Kenya”.

(10 marks)

2.
“Tourism can emerge as a source of conflict between hosts and visitors in
destinations”. Critically examine the above statement, citing the various
socio-cultural impacts of tourism.

(25 marks)

3.
Assess the various visitor management strategies that have been used to
address the environmental impacts of Tourism on a destination.

(25 marks)

4.
Critically examine the roles of the public sector and NGOs’ in Tourism

management, with reference to examples in Kenya.

(25 marks)

5.
Explain the factors shaping the development of International tourism and
hospitality, in the 20th century, citing relevant examples.

(25 marks)

6.
Discuss briefly the historical development of Tourism, citing the major
tourism and hospitality developments in each phase.

(25 marks)
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