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


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



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OF SCI En CE Ano TECH n OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND 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: Dec 2025
DURATION: 2 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) 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 3 PAGES (Including front page)

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Question 1
Outline 4 types of airline central reservation systems.
(4 x 2 = 8 Marks)
Question 2
Using IATA's Level of Service concept below, describe the key elements that contribute to an
optimum passenger experience throughout the airport journey, from departure to arrival.
{10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
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Is Your Airport Terminal Operating At An Optimum Level?
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Question 3
Outline the difference between 7 types of passengers in the travel Industry.
{7x2=14 Marks)
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Question 5
Discuss the skills required by a travel consultant to work in a travel industry
(6 x 2= 12 Marks)
Question 6
Briefly outline the 6 ma in functions of IATA in the transport Industry (6 x 2 = 12 Marks)
Question 7
Explain the importance of taking out travel insurance and personal accident insurance when
flying and renting a car
(4x2=8 Marks)
Question 8
Expla in the relationship between Ethiopian Airline's central reservation system and Trip
Travel's global distribution system as illustrated in the image below :
(6 x2 =12Marks)
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Travel Agency
vel ency Terminal
Travel Ae~~ TermlnaJ
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l ra~I A(enq, Terminal
TOTAl: 100 MARKS
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