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Which of the following statements is NOT correct about tourism? |
It has become the world's single largest tertiary activity in total registered jobs. Tourism is travel undertaken for purposes of recreation rather than business. The advent of package holidays has increased the costs. Tourism fosters the growth of infrastructure industries. |
The advent of package holidays has increased the costs. |
The correct answer is Option (3) → The advent of package holidays has increased the costs. Option 1: It has become the world's single largest tertiary activity in total registered jobs. Correct. Tourism provides employment to millions worldwide and is one of the largest service sector activities. Option 2: Tourism is travel undertaken for purposes of recreation rather than business. Correct. By definition, tourism refers mainly to recreational travel. Option 3: The advent of package holidays has increased the costs. Incorrect. Package holidays actually reduce costs because they combine travel, lodging, and sightseeing at discounted rates. Option 4: Tourism fosters the growth of infrastructure industries. Correct. Tourism drives demand for transport, hotels, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment infrastructure. |
