# Tourism Grade 12 Gauteng Mock 2025 Question Paper (English)

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PREPARATORY EXAMINATION
         2025

          10870

         TOURISM

                   TIME: 3 hours

                   MARKS: 200

                   24 pages

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the instructions carefully before answering the questions.

1.    This question paper consists of FIVE sections.

2.    Answer ALL the questions.

3.    Start EACH question on a NEW page.

4.    Number your answers according to the numbering system used in this question
      paper.

5.    Use the mark allocation at the end of each question as a guide to determine
      the length of your answer.

6.    You may use a non-programmable calculator.

7.    Write neatly and legibly.

8.    The table below is a guide to help you allocate your time according to each
      section.

       SECTION                           TOPIC                        MARKS     TIME

           A        Short Questions                                    40        20

           B        Map Work and Tour Planning; Foreign Exchange       50        50
                    Tourism Attractions; Culture and Heritage
           C                                                           50        50
                    Tourism; Marketing
                    Tourism Sectors; Sustainable and Responsible
           D                                                           30        30
                    Tourism
                    Domestic, Regional and International Tourism;
           E                                                           30        30
                    Communication and Customer Care
                                                              TOTAL    200      180

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SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

1.1 Four possible options are provided as answers to the following questions.
    Choose the answer and write only the letter (A – D) next to the question
    numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.20) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.21 D

     1.1.1   The reason why countries practise DST:

             A     To get local people home late from work
             B     To use more electricity
             C     To boost the tourism industry
             D     To stop the triple-bottom line

     1.1.2   The time for midnight:

             A     12 p.m.
             B     00:00
             C     23:59
             D     01h10

     1.1.3   The travel-related condition experienced by a traveller when crossing
             over four time zones:

             A     Jet lag
             B     Jet stream
             C     Jet fatigue
             D     Jet phobia

     1.1.4   … is a bacterial disease transmitted mainly through contaminated food
             and water in areas where there is poor sanitation and hygiene.

             A     Hepatitis
             B     Malaria
             C     Bilharzia
             D     Cholera

     1.1.5   One way to minimise the symptoms of jet lag during a flight:

             A     Drink lots of water.
             B     Avoid sitting in sunlight.
             C     Drink alcohol to let the time pass.
             D     Take sleep medication to sleep through the flight.

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1.1.6    The behaviour of inbound tourists that increases the likelihood of
         being exposed to TB:

         A   Watching an outdoor live show
         B   Using overcrowded public transport and accommodation
         C   Buying take-away food at a well-known chain restaurant
         D   Swimming in a swimming pool with dirty water

1.1.7    Currency symbol used for the Euro:

         A   ¥
         B   $
         C   €
         D   £

1.1.8    The national park that is part of the Cape Floral Region Protected
         Areas:

         A   Kruger National Park
         B   Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
         C   Richtersveld National Park
         D   Table Mountain National Park

1.1.9    The Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site is described as a:

         A   Volcanic crater
         B   Meteorite impact crater
         C   Geological fold
         D   Mountain range

1.1.10   This World Heritage Site in South Africa known for its exceptional
         examples of Khoikhoi rock art:

         A   Maloti-Drakensberg Park
         B   Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
         C   Robben Island
         D   Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa

1.1.11   Robben Island was formerly used as a:

         A   Luxury resort for famous actors
         B   Nature reserve for the extinct kwagga
         C   Prison for anti-apartheid activists
         D   Military base for training troops

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1.1.12   Transparency, reliability, and sustainability are part of the 6 principles
         of this certification organisation:

         A   ITB
         B   WTM
         C   FTT
         D   WHO

1.1.13   Countries that belong to South Africa’s land markets:

         A   USA, Canada, Mexico
         B   Nigeria, Egypt, Greece
         C   Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique
         D   Switzerland, Belgium, Great Britain

1.1.14   The practice of printing menus, brochures, and other tourist
         information on both sides of the paper supports the … pillar.

         A   social
         B   cultural
         C   historical
         D   environmental

1.1.15   … is achieved when natural and cultural resources are well managed
         to last for future generations.

         A   Tour planning
         B   Sustainability
         C   Poaching
         D   Vaccination

1.1.16   Ecotourism is the best example of:
                                                      Ecotourism
                                                       Activities

                                                      Wildlife Watching
                                                    Hiking and Trekking
                                                          Canopy Tours
                                                   Cultural Experiences
                                                           Birdwatching
                                                          Tree Planting

                              ECO TOURISM

         A   Health tourism
         B   Responsible tourism
         C   Mass tourism
         D   Dark tourism

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1.1.17   Included in a tour plan for South African university students who
         spend the most on accommodation and retail shopping when on
         holiday:

         A   Restaurants, fast food establishments and ice cream kiosks
         B   Malls, designer stores and market stalls
         C   Spas, massage parlours and hair salons
         D   Grocery stores, hardware stores and magazine outlets

1.1.18   Fighting in the DRC is partly for control of the mining industry.
         It has a …

                            Understanding the DRC conflict

         A   negative impact on the destination image of Africa.
         B   positive impact on citizens being internally displaced.
         C   negative impact on the value of the US dollar.
         D   positive impact on water scarcity in the desert.

1.1.19   The cholera outbreak in Angola (2025), as pictured below, is an
         example of:

                                   Cholera outbreak
                                   responsible for the deaths
                                   of more than 100 people in
                                   Angola.

         A   A global recession
         B   An epidemic
         C   An accident
         D   An economic upset

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     1.1.20   The third step in the analysis of customer feedback:

              A    Intervention process
              B    Study and capture data
              C    Categorise the complaints
              D    Decide on an action plan
                                                                                  (20 x 1)         (20)

1.2 Give ONE term/acronym/abbreviation for EACH of the following descriptions by
    choosing a term/acronym/abbreviation from the list below. Write only the term/
    acronym/abbreviation next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the
    ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.2.6 equator.

                    WTM, TBCSA, ITB, TGCSA, Meetings Africa, TOMSA,
                                  Brand South Africa

     1.2.1    The industry association and administrator of the levies collected from
              service providers

     1.2.2    A travel trade show held in March of each year, in Berlin, Germany

     1.2.3    A private sector initiative created to raise additional funds by a 1% levy
              for marketing South Africa

     1.2.4    The organisation that launched the slogan “Inspiring New Ways” in 2012

     1.2.5    The council that maintains the standard of facilities and services for
              tourists
                                                                                       (5 x 1)        (5)

1.3 Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s)
    next to the question numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.3.6
    Cholera.

     1.3.1        The (multiplier effect/gross domestic product) is the measuring of all
                  the goods and services created by a country, usually in a period of one
                  calendar year.

     1.3.2        A South African citizen will have more buying power when visiting a
                  country with a (weaker/stronger) currency than the rand.

     1.3.3        A (scheduled/general) tour plan has a timetable with set departure and
                  arrival times.

     1.3.4        Bungee jumping is an activity that is aimed at (adventure/leisure)
                  tourists.

     1.3.5        While visiting sunny destinations, tourists are always advised to (wear
                  their SPF sun block/spend as much time as possible outside).
                                                                                     (5 x 1)      (5)
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1.4 Choose a description from COLUMN B that best matches a picture of a form of
    payment in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A – G) next to the question numbers
    (1.4.1 to 1.4.5) in your ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.4.6 H.

                   COLUMN A                                 COLUMN B

    1.4.1                                     A   The form of payment that cannot be
                                                  replaced when lost or stolen

                                              B   Pay off the balance over a specific
                                                  period of time instead of paying all at
                                                  once after spending during travels

                                              C   This form of payment involves
                                                  exchange control regulations and is
                                                  used amongst banks in different
    1.4.2
                                                  countries

                                              D   Cannot be made between accounts
                                                  from different countries or across
                                                  boundaries

                                              E   Allows one to pay in foreign currency
    1.4.3
                                                  and to know the exchange rates
                                                  upfront

                                              F   Cheques made out to a specific
                                                  person or company in a foreign
                                                  currency

                                              G   Payments are done from your online
                                                  banking profile from your own bank
    1.4.4
                                                  account

    1.4.5

                                                                               (5 x 1)           (5)

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1.5   Study the pictures in the crossword puzzle below and the clues DOWN and
      ACROSS that follow. Complete the crossword puzzle with the name of the icon for
      QUESTIONS (1.5.1 to 1.5.2) DOWN, and the name of the country where the icon
      is found for QUESTIONS (1.5.3 to 1.5.5) ACROSS. Write only the name or country
      next to the question numbers, e.g. 1.5.6 France.

                                         1.5.1           1.5.2

        1.5.3

                                                 1.5.4

              1.5.5

      DOWN - Name of the icon pictured in the following country:

      1.5.1     Greece

      1.5.2     Netherlands

      ACROSS - Country of the following icon:

      1.5.3     The Swiss Alps

      1.5.4     Chichen Itza

      1.5.5     Petra                                                         (5 x 1)         (5)
                                                                   TOTAL SECTION A:          40

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SECTION B: MAP WORK AND TOUR PLANNING; FOREIGN EXCHANGE

QUESTION 2

2.1 Study the World Time Zone map below and the information on the next page and
    answer the questions that follow.

         Zurich,

       Switzerland

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 COMMITTEE VISITED TO ASSESS WHETHER SOUTH AFRICA CAN HOST
                      THE OLYMPIC GAMES

South Africa is interested in hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the
future. Discussions have begun with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Dr Thomas Bach, the outgoing president of the IOC, visited South Africa from
Zurich, Switzerland, in October 2024 to assess the country’s ability to host these
Olympic Games.

Zurich, Switzerland (+1) applied DST from 30 March 2024 – 26 October 2024.

South Africa advised international visitors to get recommended vaccinations as
protection against diseases such as hepatitis B.
                                                [Adapted from www.maroelamedia.co.za]

2.1.1   Dr Bach made a telephone call to South Africa from his office in Zurich,
        Switzerland on 29 September 2024 at 10:00 to finalise his travel plans.

        Calculate the time in South Africa when this phone call was received.

        NOTE: Switzerland practised DST on this date.                                      (4)

2.1.2   Explain the concept recommended vaccination.                                       (2)

2.1.3   Give ONE way in which recommended vaccinations assist tourists in a
        destination.                                                                       (2)

2.1.4   Swiss citizens travelling to South Africa do not require a visa.

        Name ONE travel document that Dr Bach needed for his visit to South
        Africa.                                                                            (2)

2.1.5   Dr Bach travelled with a 100 ml bottle of perfume, a laptop, and his tennis
        racket as part of his luggage.

        (a)     Name the correct customs channel that Dr Bach entered when he
                arrived at OR Tambo International Airport.                                 (1)

        (b)     Give ONE reason for the answer to QUESTION 2.1.5 (a).                      (2)

        (c)     Identify ONE item exceeding the duty-free allowance that Dr Bach
                had as part of his luggage.                                                (1)

        (d)     Explain the concept duty-free allowance.                                   (2)

2.1.6   Discuss TWO safety requirements Dr Bach had to follow when he arrived
        at the airport in South Africa.                                                    (4)

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     2.1.7   Dr Bach departed from South Africa on 1 November 2024 at 21:00. The
             flying time from South Africa back to Switzerland was 10 hours.

             Calculate the time and date of arrival in Zurich, Switzerland when his flight
             landed.                                                                            (5)

2.2 Read the tour itinerary below and answer the questions that follow.

                             3-DAY TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA

     A group of sport fans decided to visit South Africa for a 3-day tour to watch a rugby
     match, explore the country’s famous landmarks, and experience the local culture.

     Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg
     Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport and transfer to the hotel (R1 200 pppn).
     In the afternoon, take a guided tour of Soweto, visiting Nelson Mandela’s House
     and the Apartheid Museum (R600). Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant
     (R250).

     Day 2: Rugby Match & Transfer to Cape Town
     Spend the morning exploring Johannesburg before heading to Ellis Park Stadium
     for a live rugby match (R500). In the evening, fly to Cape Town (R1 800) and
     check into the hotel (R1 500 pppn).

     Day 3: Cape Town Highlights
     Visit Table Mountain in the morning and enjoy the cableway ride for panoramic
     views (R395). Enjoy lunch afterward, take a guided tour of Cape Point and the
     Cape of Good Hope (R900). Return to Cape Town in the late afternoon and depart
     for their home country.

     2.2.1   Name THREE aspects to be included when compiling a tour itinerary.                 (3)

     2.2.2   Explain what a tour budget is.                                                     (2)

     2.2.3   Calculate the total cost for days 2 and 3 of the tour that a sport fan must
             budget for a visit to South Africa.

             Draw the table below for days 2 and 3 in the ANSWER BOOK and use the
             table to answer the question.

             Show ALL calculations.

                                    Example: Day 1             Day 2           Day 3
             Calculations       R1 200 + R600 + R250
             Total                      R2 050
             Tour Total                                                                         (6)
                                                                                               [36]

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QUESTION 3

3.1    Study the information and the currency rate table below and answer the
       questions that follow.

          Show ALL calculations.
          Round-off the answer to TWO decimal places.

                              COMRADES MARATHON

Sarah Roberts, an American citizen, participated in the 2025 Comrades Marathon which
took place on 8 June 2025. She had been saving money for two years. She saved
$4 000 for her stay in South Africa. She exchanged her currency at OR Tambo
International airport.

Currency code (and currency symbol)                 BBR                  BSR
USD ($)                                           18,1765              18,5415

       3.1.1   Write the currency code USD out in full.                                   (2)

       3.1.2   Calculate the amount in rand that Sarah received when she exchanged
               her currency.                                                              (3)

       3.1.3   After the marathon, Sarah had R22 000 left when she was about to
               leave South Africa for America.

               Calculate the amount in dollars that Sarah received when she
               exchanged her rand amount at OR Tambo International Airport.               (3)

3.2    In a paragraph, evaluate THREE ways in which a weak rand impacts inbound
       tourists who visit South Africa.                                                   (6)
                                                                                          [14]
                                                                TOTAL SECTION B:           50

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SECTION C: TOURISM ATTRACTIONS; CULTURE AND HERITAGE TOURISM;
           MARKETING

QUESTION 4

4.1 Study the icons below and answer the questions that follow.

                                   THE SPIRITUAL ICONS

                                                    [Source: www.dynamic-media.tacdn.com]

     4.1.1   Name icons A, B and C.

             Write only the name of the icon next to the letter (A – C) in the ANSWER
             BOOK, e.g. D the Wailing Wall.                                                    (3)

     4.1.2   Give the cultural significance of icon A.                                         (2)

     4.1.3   Describe the main activity that religious tourists can experience at icon B.      (2)

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     4.1.4   Describe the architectural (design) features that make icon C an
             outstanding tourist attraction.                                                     (2)

     4.1.5   Explain ONE positive impact of icon B on Saudi Arabia’s economy.                    (2)

     4.1.6   Give ONE common characteristic that icons A, B and C share as tourist
             attractions.                                                                        (2)

4.2 Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.

                                      THE TAJ MAHAL

                                                       [Source: www.tajmahaltourguide.com]

     4.2.1   Name the country and the continent where the Taj Mahal is located.                  (2)

     4.2.2   In a paragraph, discuss the reasons why the Taj Mahal is an icon by
             including:

              ONE way in which it is culturally significant to the local people
              ONE architectural (design) feature                                                (4)

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4.3 Study the picture and the information below and answer the questions that
    follow.

                                     BASE CAMP CLEAN-UP

     Despite all the problems on the mountain, Mount Everest still stands alone. There will
     always be people who want to climb the world’s highest point, because there is more to
     being on Mount Everest than being surrounded by crowds or confronted by heaps of trash.
     The mountain is so high and unique it calls upon every climber, at one time or another, to
     rise to his or her better self.
                                               [Adapted from www.education.nationalgeographic.org]

     4.3.1   Give the name of the following where Mount Everest is located:

             (a)   Country                                                                     (1)

             (b)   Continent                                                                   (1)

     4.3.2   Give ONE reason why Mount Everest is considered an icon.                          (2)

     4.3.3   Discuss ONE measure that can be taken to promote sustainable tourism
             practices at the Mount Everest base camp.                                        (2)
                                                                                             [25]

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QUESTION 5

5.1 Study the pictures below and answer the questions that follow.

               THREE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S WORLD HERITAGE SITES

                                                           [Source: www.whc.unesco.org]

     5.1.1   Give the full names of the World Heritage Sites labelled A, B and C.            (3)

     5.1.2   State the type of World Heritage Site shown in picture C.                       (1)

     5.1.3   Explain ONE reason why site A is considered a World Heritage Site.              (2)

     5.1.4   Give the name of ONE other World Heritage Site located partly in the
             same province as site B.                                                        (1)

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5.2 Study the pictures below and answer the questions that follow.

      THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN HUMAN BEHAVIOUR: THE PLEISTOCENE
                  OCCUPATION SITES OF SOUTH AFRICA

     These sites that were declared last year, provide the most diverse and best-
     preserved record known of the development of modern human behaviour, reaching
     back as far as 162 000 years. Examples of thinking in symbols and high-level
     technologies are found in evidence of ochre (range of clay colours) processing,
     marked patterns, decorative beads, decorated eggshells, advanced weapons, and
     methods for toolmaking, and microliths (small tools).
                                                           [Adapted from www.whc.unesco.org]

     5.2.1   State the year of inscription for this new World Heritage Site.                      (1)

     5.2.2   Name the TWO provinces where the Pleistocene Occupation Sites of
             South Africa are located.                                                            (2)

     5.2.3   Pinnacle Point and Sibhudu Cave are two of the three sites of the World
             Heritage Site shown in the pictures above.

             (a)   Give the full name of the third site.                                          (1)

             (b)   Describe ONE shared characteristic of all three sites.                         (2)
                                                                                                 [13]

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QUESTION 6
Study the logos and the information below and answer the questions that follow.
                     MARKETING A COUNTRY LIKE SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa ranks among the most popular countries for tourists on the African continent. In
2020, South Africa was a destination with close to 3.8 million international tourists, making it
the most visited country in Africa that year. Millions of tourists visit South Africa annually to
see its beaches, landscapes, and wildlife. As of 2024, the country has the second largest
number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the continent. As expected, the majority of
tourists visiting South Africa view the country as a holiday destination.
                                                                       [Source: www.statista.com]

6.1 Discuss ONE important reason for marketing South Africa as a destination of
    choice.                                                                                          (2)

6.2 Describe the main purpose of international travel trade shows such as those in the
    logos.                                                                                           (2)

6.3 State ONE function of the organisation TOMSA.                                                    (2)

6.4 The core business of SA Tourism: Marketing South Africa internationally as a
    tourism destination of choice.

     From the logos and the information above, quote a relevant sentence or fact that
     supports this core business.                                                                    (2)

6.5 Discuss TWO similarities of Africa’s Travel Indaba and Meetings Africa.                           (4)
                                                                                                    [12]
                                                                      TOTAL SECTION C:               50

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SECTION D: TOURISM SECTORS; SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE
           TOURISM

QUESTION 7

Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow.

                 A SUSTAINABLE LUXURY RESORT HOTEL IN FIJI

Six Senses Fiji, located on the tropical Malolo Island of Fiji, is a five-star resort hotel
with sustainable luxury and cultural awareness at its core (main focus). The hotel runs
on 100% solar power, equipped with rainwater capture and its own water-filtering
facility to stop the use of single-use plastic bottles. The hotel aims to produce as little
waste as possible. They encourage the principles of reuse whilst also practising
recycling. The resort makes compost with a “worm-based septic (toilet) system” and
grows as many of its own herbs and vegetables as possible.

All handiwork and artwork at the resort hotel have been produced by local villagers.
The hotel supports the Rise Beyond the Reef Charity which aims to bridge “the divide
between remote (far away from others) communities, government and the private
sector in the South Pacific region, sustainably creating a better world for women and
children.”
                                                          [Adapted from www.sixsense.com]

7.1     Water is becoming a scarce resource.

        Explain THREE ways how a hotel can reduce water usage.                                     (6)

7.2     List the THREE sustainable practices (three Rs) used during the waste
        management process.                                                                        (3)

7.3     Discuss how the luxury resort hotel in Fiji follows the triple-bottom-line
        approach.

        The answer must include the three pillars of sustainable tourism with examples
        from the case study.                                                                       (6)
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QUESTION 8

Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.

         RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL: YOUR GUIDE TO ETHICAL ADVENTURES
In a world that increasingly values the
desire to travel and to explore,
responsible travel is a beacon of hope
for more sustainable, ethically conscious
ways to see the world.

Responsible Holiday Destinations
A growing number of destinations
around the world are committed to
ethical, sustainable, and
environmentally-friendly tourism.
Here is a list of destinations known for their efforts in responsible tourism:

Norway: Norway’s green tourism approach and environmental sustainability initiatives
make it an attractive destination for responsible tourists.

Rwanda: With a commitment to gorilla conservation and sustainable tourism, Rwanda
provides travellers with unique and ethical wildlife experiences.

Switzerland: Switzerland promotes green tourism and emphasizes eco-friendly transport
options, making it a responsible tourism destination.
                                                                   [Adapted from www.bolt.eu]

8.1 Select a concept from the information that is similar in meaning to responsible
    tourism.                                                                                       (1)

8.2 Explain the concept of responsible tourism by also referring to the words written on
    the tourist sign in the picture.                                                               (2)

8.3 Compile a three-point tourist code of conduct when travelling to any ONE of the
    responsible tourism destinations listed.

     Include the name of the chosen destination in the answer.                                     (4)

8.4 List any TWO eco-friendly transport options that may be available at responsible
    tourism destinations.                                                                          (2)

8.5 Give THREE examples of how a tourist can support responsible tourism.                           (6)
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                                                                        TOTAL SECTION D            30

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SECTION E: DOMESTIC, REGIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISM;
           COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER CARE

QUESTION 9

9.1 Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.

         BRAZIL TO HOST COP30 CLIMATE SUMMIT IN THE AMAZON IN 2025

     The United Nations has chosen Brazil to host the international climate meeting,
     COP30, in the Amazonian city of Belém in 2025, according to the country’s
     president.
                                                            [Adapted from www.cnn.com]

     9.1.1   Give the name for the acronym COP30.                                            (2)

     9.1.2   Explain the term summit.                                                        (2)

     9.1.3   Discuss TWO positive economic impacts of the summit on the host
             country.                                                                        (4)

     9.1.4   Give TWO negative impacts for Brazil as the host of the summit.                 (4)

9.2 Name THREE other global events of international significance.                            (3)

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9.3 Study the table of arrival statistics below and answer the questions that follow.

                   COMPARING MARCH 2024 ARRIVAL STATISTICS
                       Arrivals Arrivals Arrivals    % of                           % of
        SA’s Top 10
                      in March in March in March    March                          March
      Source Markets
                        2019      2023    2024       2023                           2019
     United Kingdom     44 772   36 811   41 896    113.7%                         93.5%
     United States      35 125   30 196   35 302    116,9%                        100,5%
     Germany            33 940   28 382   35 714    125,8%                        105,2%
     The Netherlands    10 364    9 247    9 591    103,7%                         92,5%
     France             17 451   10 862   11 915    109,6%                         68,2%
     Australia           9 320    8 150    7 953      97,5%                        85,3%
     India               7 046    5 302    5 203      98,1%                        73,8%
     Canada              7 148    5 608    6 217    110,8%                         86,9%
     Italy               4 305    2 900    3 609    124,4%                         83,8%
     Belgium             4 689    3 485    4 812    138,0%                        102,6%
                                                     [Adapted from www.tourismupdate.co.za]

     9.3.1   Identify the country with the following tourist arrivals to South Africa:

             (a)   The highest in 2024                                                           (1)

             (b)   The lowest in 2024                                                            (1)

     9.3.2   State the type of market found in the countries in QUESTION 9.3.1.                  (2)

     9.3.3   Identify TWO countries that showed a continuous drop in tourist arrivals
             between 2019, 2023 and 2024.                                                        (4)

     9.3.4   Suggest ONE reason for the decrease in arrival numbers from the
             countries in the answer to QUESTION 9.3.3.                                          (2)
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QUESTION 10

Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.

                              CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

                                                         [Source: www.shutterstock.com]

10.1   Explain why a tourism business needs feedback from customers.                           (2)

10.2   Give THREE ways in which a tourism business can improve customer
       satisfaction after receiving negative feedback.                                          (3)
                                                                                                [5]
                                                                 TOTAL SECTION E:              30

                                                                              TOTAL:       200

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