CERTIFIED TOURISM PROFESSIONAL
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. What is the primary goal of sustainable tourism?
A. Increase profitability
B. Environmental protection
C. Maximize visitor numbers
D. Expand infrastructure
Rationale: Sustainable tourism focuses on protecting the environment
while meeting the needs of present tourists and host regions.
2. The term “ecotourism” refers to travel that emphasizes:
A. Luxury accommodations
B. Conservation and education
C. Entertainment-focused trips
D. Urban sightseeing
Rationale: Ecotourism prioritizes conservation, education, and minimal
environmental impact.
3. Which organization sets global tourism standards?
A. UNESCO
B. UNWTO
C. WTO
D. IATA
, Rationale: The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
establishes international tourism standards and policies.
4. What does GDP stand for in tourism economics?
A. General Domestic Product
B. Gross Domestic Product
C. Global Domestic Product
D. Government Direct Product
Rationale: GDP measures the value of goods and services produced in a
country, including tourism revenue.
5. A destination’s carrying capacity refers to:
A. Number of hotels
B. Maximum visitors without damage
C. Tourist satisfaction level
D. Transportation availability
Rationale: Carrying capacity is the maximum number of visitors a
destination can support sustainably.
6. What is the role of a travel agent?
A. Tour guide
B. Hotel manager
C. Facilitate travel arrangements
D. Airline pilot
Rationale: Travel agents assist clients in planning and booking travel
services.
7. What is a tourism product?
A. Only souvenirs
B. Only flights
C. Experiences and services offered to tourists
D. Only hotel rooms
Rationale: A tourism product includes all experiences and services
consumed by tourists.
, 8. What is cultural tourism?
A. Beach vacations
B. Visiting heritage and cultural sites
C. Adventure travel only
D. Shopping trips
Rationale: Cultural tourism involves travel to learn about a destination’s
culture and heritage.
9. DMO stands for:
A. Destination Market Officer
B. Destination Marketing Organization
C. Domestic Market Operations
D. Direct Marketing Office
Rationale: A DMO promotes a destination and supports tourism growth.
10.The main function of hospitality management is to:
A. Build roads
B. Ensure guest satisfaction
C. Train pilots
D. Sell insurance
Rationale: Hospitality management focuses on services that satisfy
guests’ needs.
11.What is seasonality in tourism?
A. Year-round travel
B. Fluctuations in tourism demand
C. Seasonal clothing trends
D. Only winter travel
Rationale: Seasonality refers to peaks and lows in tourism demand during
different times of the year.
12.What is a travel itinerary?
A. A hotel invoice
B. A planned schedule of travel activities
C. A visa document
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary goal of sustainable tourism?
A. Increase profitability
B. Environmental protection
C. Maximize visitor numbers
D. Expand infrastructure
Rationale: Sustainable tourism focuses on protecting the environment
while meeting the needs of present tourists and host regions.
2. The term “ecotourism” refers to travel that emphasizes:
A. Luxury accommodations
B. Conservation and education
C. Entertainment-focused trips
D. Urban sightseeing
Rationale: Ecotourism prioritizes conservation, education, and minimal
environmental impact.
3. Which organization sets global tourism standards?
A. UNESCO
B. UNWTO
C. WTO
D. IATA
, Rationale: The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
establishes international tourism standards and policies.
4. What does GDP stand for in tourism economics?
A. General Domestic Product
B. Gross Domestic Product
C. Global Domestic Product
D. Government Direct Product
Rationale: GDP measures the value of goods and services produced in a
country, including tourism revenue.
5. A destination’s carrying capacity refers to:
A. Number of hotels
B. Maximum visitors without damage
C. Tourist satisfaction level
D. Transportation availability
Rationale: Carrying capacity is the maximum number of visitors a
destination can support sustainably.
6. What is the role of a travel agent?
A. Tour guide
B. Hotel manager
C. Facilitate travel arrangements
D. Airline pilot
Rationale: Travel agents assist clients in planning and booking travel
services.
7. What is a tourism product?
A. Only souvenirs
B. Only flights
C. Experiences and services offered to tourists
D. Only hotel rooms
Rationale: A tourism product includes all experiences and services
consumed by tourists.
, 8. What is cultural tourism?
A. Beach vacations
B. Visiting heritage and cultural sites
C. Adventure travel only
D. Shopping trips
Rationale: Cultural tourism involves travel to learn about a destination’s
culture and heritage.
9. DMO stands for:
A. Destination Market Officer
B. Destination Marketing Organization
C. Domestic Market Operations
D. Direct Marketing Office
Rationale: A DMO promotes a destination and supports tourism growth.
10.The main function of hospitality management is to:
A. Build roads
B. Ensure guest satisfaction
C. Train pilots
D. Sell insurance
Rationale: Hospitality management focuses on services that satisfy
guests’ needs.
11.What is seasonality in tourism?
A. Year-round travel
B. Fluctuations in tourism demand
C. Seasonal clothing trends
D. Only winter travel
Rationale: Seasonality refers to peaks and lows in tourism demand during
different times of the year.
12.What is a travel itinerary?
A. A hotel invoice
B. A planned schedule of travel activities
C. A visa document
