TIS520S - TOURISM INFORMATION SYSTEMS - 2ND OPP - JAN 2025


TIS520S - TOURISM INFORMATION SYSTEMS - 2ND OPP - JAN 2025



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n Am I BI A u n IVER s I TY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF TOURISM INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: BTID07
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: TIS520S
COURSE NAME: TOURISM INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SESSION: JAN 2025
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER 2)
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER
Mrs. Petrina Haufiku-Makhubela
MODERATOR: Ms. Uaarukapo Tjitunga
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Including front page)

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Question 1
Outline the difference between 4 types of visas required to travel around the world.
(4 x 2 = 8 Marks)
Question 2
Discuss the functions of a travel agency like Trip Travel in the tourism Industry
{6x2=12 Marks)
Question 3
List 4 major international global distribution systems used by Travel agencies
(4x2=8 Marks)
Question 4
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the customer making travel arrangements with an
online agent.
(7x2=14 Marks)
Question 5
Discuss the skills required by travel consultants to work in a travel industry (7 x 2= 14 Mark)
Question 6
6.1) Identify the different type of vehicles that can be rented out to clients at Avis. Provide
examples.
(4 x 2=8 Marks)
6.2) What is the difference between a Tour Operator and a Travel Agent
Question 7
(2 x2 = 4 Marks)
Explain the importance of taking out travel insurance and personal accident insurance when
flying and renting a car
(4x2= 8 Marks)
Question 8
Determine five mandatory fields required to complete a reservation.
(5 x 2= 10 Marks)
Question 9
Describe the different types of passengers that can travel around the world.
(7 x 2 = 14 Marks)
TOTAL:100 MARKS
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