EDT520S - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM - 2ND OPP - JANUARY 2024


EDT520S - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM - 2ND OPP - JANUARY 2024



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, nAm1e1A univERSITY
OF SCIEnCE AnDTECHnOLOGY
FacultyofCommerceH,uman
ScienceasndEducation
Schoolof HumanSciencesand
Education
Departmentof Hospitalityand
Tourism
BeethovenStreet T: +264612072093
Private Bag13388 F: +264612079863
Windhoek
E: dht@nust.na
NAMIBIA
W: www.nust.na
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF TOURISM INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: (07
BTID)
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: EDT520s
COURSE NAME: Economic Development of
Tourism
SESSION: January 2024
DURATION: 2 hours
PAPER: Theory
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER
EXAMINER(S)
MS U. Tjitunga
MODERATOR: Dr S. Chiutsi
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
1. THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _2_ PAGES
(Including this front page)

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Question 1
Explain how tourism can contribute to environmental conservation.
(5x2=10)
Question 2
Define the following terms:
2.1 Competitiveness
2.2 Market segmentation
2.3 Tourism demand
2.4 Tourism satellite account
2.5 Balane of payments
(5x3=15)
Question 3
Discuss how tourism can contribute to positive developments.
(5x3=15)
Question 4
Describe the role of the following organizations in tourism:
4.1 International Air Transport Association
4.2 Hospitality Association of Namibia
4.3 Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism
4.4 Namibia Tourism Board
4.5 United Nations World Tourism Organization
(5x3=15)
Question 5
(5x3=15)
The traditional variables that may be used for market segmentation can be grouped
into five main categories. Identify and discuss.
Question 6
(5x3=15)
Describe five key factors affecting the demand for tourism products at the
destination.
Question 7
(5x3=15)
Tourism development, if not appropriately managed and controlled, may lead to
unfavorable economic impacts. Discuss