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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October 2022
GGH2606
Geography of Tourism
First examiner: Ms A Lombard
Second examiner: Mrs A Khotoo
100 marks
Exam date and time:
29 October 2022 08:00 – 10:00
This paper consists of eight (8) pages and one annexure (pp 9–10).
Examination rules and instructions:
1. The use of the Invigilator App is compulsory in this examination. Please scan the embedded QR code on
the examination paper download page or in the header of this exam paper once you start the examination.
2. You must upload your answer script in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not be password protected
or uploaded as “read-only” files).
3. NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted.
4. You are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that the correct answer
script file has been uploaded.
5. You are permitted to resubmit your answer script should your initial submission be unsatisfactory up to
three times and only within the official examination time.
6. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered, and you will receive 0% for the
examination should the file format be incorrect.
7. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examination platforms will not be marked
and no opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
8. The mark awarded for incomplete submission will be your final mark. No opportunity for resubmission
will be granted.
9. The mark awarded for an illegible scanned submission will be your final mark. No opportunity for
resubmission will be granted after the official examination time has lapsed.
10. Submissions will be accepted from registered student accounts only.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before you answer the questions. Be sure to look at the mark
allocation for, and the format of, each question.
LABEL THE QUESTIONS CLEARLY AS THEY ARE LABELLED IN THE EXAMINATION PAPER. Unclear,
incorrect or non-labelling of questions will result in the answers not being marked.
References are not required in this examination, but if any plagiarism or direct copying and pasting of
information is detected, you will receive ZERO marks for the relevant question(s) and you may be reported
for plagiarism. Direct copying from the study material for the module is also considered plagiarism.
THIS EXAMINATION PAPER REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF UNISA
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Oct 2022
Section A
Section A consists of two compulsory questions.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Answer both the questions in Section A.
- Use the area you chose for your assignments to answer the questions. This
area needs to be either a town, city, region or district with a variety of tourism
attractions.
- The answers to the questions in this section should be provided in essay format.
- Length indication: one to two pages or 350 words per 10 marks
- State the name of your chosen area at the start of your answers to the
questions.
Question 1
Use relevant examples to discuss the trilogy of tourism impacts on your chosen area
as a tourism destination. Provide at least two examples of each of the types of impacts
in your discussion.
[15]
Question 2
Identify five key forces from the macro environment that influence the tourism potential
of your chosen area. Use examples to explain how these forces should be managed
to make your chosen area a competitive tourist destination.
[15]
[Total for section A: 30 marks]
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Section B
This section consists of three questions counting 25 marks each.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Select and answer two of the three questions in this section.
- Take note of the indication per question as to which area you need to base the
answer to the question on.
- Length indication: three to four pages or 400-500 words per 25 marks.
Question 1
Critically evaluate the destination image of your chosen area as a tourism destination
and focus your discussion on the following factors:
- What is the destination image and why is it important? (4)
- The effect of subjectivity (3)
- Positive and negative influences on the destination image (8)
- Qualifying factors associated with the destination image (10)
[25]
Question 2
Classify the tourism resources of your chosen area by focusing on the following:
- Use Swarbrooke’s classification system to classify a minimum of eight
resources per category of the classification system. (21)
- After you complete the classification, discuss which type of resource is the most
prominent in your area. (4)
[25]
Question 3
Use the following case study to answer the questions that follow. Take note: This is
not a comprehension test, and the relevant theory should be applied to answer the
questions. All questions are compulsory.
CASE STUDY
Hermanus (originally called Hermanuspietersfontein) is a town on the southern coast
of South Africa. Located in the Western Cape province and Overberg district at
coordinates 34°25’0’’S and 19°15’0’’E, Hermanus is famous for whale watching during
winter and spring and is a popular retirement town. Hermanus is located about 115
km southeast of Cape Town and is connected to the Mother City through the R43
highway (or coastal R44 scenic tourist route) and the N2 motorway. Just 40 km from
Hermanus, you can also find the town of Gansbaai, the most famous place for shark-
cage diving in South Africa.
The climate of Hermanus is classified as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate and
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT
EMAIL:
, lOMoARcPSD|44660598
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October 2022
GGH2606
Geography of Tourism
First examiner: Ms A Lombard
Second examiner: Mrs A Khotoo
100 marks
Exam date and time:
29 October 2022 08:00 – 10:00
This paper consists of eight (8) pages and one annexure (pp 9–10).
Examination rules and instructions:
1. The use of the Invigilator App is compulsory in this examination. Please scan the embedded QR code on
the examination paper download page or in the header of this exam paper once you start the examination.
2. You must upload your answer script in a single PDF file (answer scripts must not be password protected
or uploaded as “read-only” files).
3. NO e-mailed scripts will be accepted.
4. You are advised to preview submissions (answer scripts) to ensure legibility and that the correct answer
script file has been uploaded.
5. You are permitted to resubmit your answer script should your initial submission be unsatisfactory up to
three times and only within the official examination time.
6. Incorrect file format and uncollated answer scripts will not be considered, and you will receive 0% for the
examination should the file format be incorrect.
7. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examination platforms will not be marked
and no opportunity will be granted for resubmission.
8. The mark awarded for incomplete submission will be your final mark. No opportunity for resubmission
will be granted.
9. The mark awarded for an illegible scanned submission will be your final mark. No opportunity for
resubmission will be granted after the official examination time has lapsed.
10. Submissions will be accepted from registered student accounts only.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before you answer the questions. Be sure to look at the mark
allocation for, and the format of, each question.
LABEL THE QUESTIONS CLEARLY AS THEY ARE LABELLED IN THE EXAMINATION PAPER. Unclear,
incorrect or non-labelling of questions will result in the answers not being marked.
References are not required in this examination, but if any plagiarism or direct copying and pasting of
information is detected, you will receive ZERO marks for the relevant question(s) and you may be reported
for plagiarism. Direct copying from the study material for the module is also considered plagiarism.
THIS EXAMINATION PAPER REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF UNISA
, lOMoARcPSD|44660598
2 GGH2606
Oct 2022
Section A
Section A consists of two compulsory questions.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Answer both the questions in Section A.
- Use the area you chose for your assignments to answer the questions. This
area needs to be either a town, city, region or district with a variety of tourism
attractions.
- The answers to the questions in this section should be provided in essay format.
- Length indication: one to two pages or 350 words per 10 marks
- State the name of your chosen area at the start of your answers to the
questions.
Question 1
Use relevant examples to discuss the trilogy of tourism impacts on your chosen area
as a tourism destination. Provide at least two examples of each of the types of impacts
in your discussion.
[15]
Question 2
Identify five key forces from the macro environment that influence the tourism potential
of your chosen area. Use examples to explain how these forces should be managed
to make your chosen area a competitive tourist destination.
[15]
[Total for section A: 30 marks]
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Section B
This section consists of three questions counting 25 marks each.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Select and answer two of the three questions in this section.
- Take note of the indication per question as to which area you need to base the
answer to the question on.
- Length indication: three to four pages or 400-500 words per 25 marks.
Question 1
Critically evaluate the destination image of your chosen area as a tourism destination
and focus your discussion on the following factors:
- What is the destination image and why is it important? (4)
- The effect of subjectivity (3)
- Positive and negative influences on the destination image (8)
- Qualifying factors associated with the destination image (10)
[25]
Question 2
Classify the tourism resources of your chosen area by focusing on the following:
- Use Swarbrooke’s classification system to classify a minimum of eight
resources per category of the classification system. (21)
- After you complete the classification, discuss which type of resource is the most
prominent in your area. (4)
[25]
Question 3
Use the following case study to answer the questions that follow. Take note: This is
not a comprehension test, and the relevant theory should be applied to answer the
questions. All questions are compulsory.
CASE STUDY
Hermanus (originally called Hermanuspietersfontein) is a town on the southern coast
of South Africa. Located in the Western Cape province and Overberg district at
coordinates 34°25’0’’S and 19°15’0’’E, Hermanus is famous for whale watching during
winter and spring and is a popular retirement town. Hermanus is located about 115
km southeast of Cape Town and is connected to the Mother City through the R43
highway (or coastal R44 scenic tourist route) and the N2 motorway. Just 40 km from
Hermanus, you can also find the town of Gansbaai, the most famous place for shark-
cage diving in South Africa.
The climate of Hermanus is classified as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate and
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