Tourism Management Certificate (TMC) Practice Exam

Which type of tourism focuses on enriching the local culture and environment?

1. Extreme tourism

2. Cultural tourism

3. Responsible tourism

4. Adventure tourism

The correct answer is: Responsible tourism

Responsible tourism focuses on enriching the local culture and environment by promoting sustainable practices that benefit both the community and the traveler. It encourages tourists to engage with local traditions, support local economies, and respect cultural and environmental resources. This approach aims to minimize the negative impacts of tourism while enhancing the positive contributions it can make. Travelers are encouraged to make informed choices that lead to sustainable interactions with the destinations they visit, ultimately fostering a responsible relationship between tourism and the host community. While cultural tourism emphasizes experiencing and appreciating a destination’s culture, it may not inherently prioritize the sustainability or positive contribution to local communities that responsible tourism specifically advocates. Extreme tourism and adventure tourism, on the other hand, typically focus more on thrill-seeking experiences rather than the cultural or environmental enrichment aspects.