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EDT520S - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM - 2ND OPP - DECEMBER 2025 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCI En CE Ano TECH n OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
QUALIFICATION: BACHELORS DEGREE IN TOURISM; INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BTID MODE: FM
COURSE CODE: EDT520S
COURSE NAME: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF
TOURISM
SESSION: DEC 2025
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER:2
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER:
2nd OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
Ms. U. Tjitunga
MODERATOR: Prof. S. Chiutsi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions and start each question on a new page.
2. Read all questions carefully before answering.
3. Number answers accord ing to the numbering structure provided in the question
pape r.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES (Including this front page)
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Question 1
(3x5=15)
Tourism attractions can be classified into different types based on their characteristics and
appeal to visitors.
a) Identify and define the three main types of tourism attractions.
(6)
b) Provide one Namibian example for each type of attraction.
(3)
c) Explain how these three types of attractions contribute to the growth of tourism in
Namibia. Use two examples to illustrate your answer.
(6)
Question 2
(10)
Namibia continues to attract thousands of international visitors each year, making inbound
tourism one of the country's most important tourism sectors.
a) Define inbound tourism.
(2)
b) Identify the two main inbound source markets for Namibia.
(2)
c) Explain three reasons why tourists from these markets choose Namibia as a destination.
(3)
d) Discuss two benefits of inbound tourism for Namibia's economy.
(3)
Question 3
(5x2=10)
Explain how tourism can have positive environmental impacts on a destination . In your
answer, describe at least five ways tourism can contribute to environmental conservation
and sustainability. Use examples where possible.
Question 4
(10)
A tourism destination notices that fewer tourists are visiting during certain months of the
year.
a) Explain what tourism demand is.
(2)
b) Identify and discuss four possible reasons why tourism demand m·ight decrease during
these months.
(8)
Question 5
(15)
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Tourism organisations can be classified into public, private, and international organisations.
Discuss the differences between these types of tourism organisations, providing examples
for each.
Question 6
(15)
The following questions are based on the supply of hospitality and tourism products or
services.
a) Define tourism supply.
(2)
b) Identify and describe the main components of tourism supply, giving examples
where possible.
{8)
c) Explain how understanding tourism supply is important for tourism businesses and
destination management.
(5)
Question 7
(10)
Explain how tourism can have positive economic impacts on a destination. In your answer,
describe at least five ways tourism contributes to the local and national economy, using
examples where possible.
Question 8
(15)
Tourism spending stimulates the economy in different ways. Explain how direct, indirect,
and induced economic impacts differ from one another. In your answer, provide one
practical tourism-related example for each type of impact.
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