CTC Travel Industry Knowledge & Destinations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which global distribution system (GDS) was originally developed by American Airlines?
- Galileo
- Worldspan
- Sabre (Correct answer)
- Amadeus
Correct answer: Sabre
Sabre was created by American Airlines in the 1960s and became one of the world's leading GDS platforms.
Question 2: The Amalfi Coast, a popular cruise and drive destination, is located in which Italian region?
- Tuscany
- Sicily
- Campania (Correct answer)
- Lombardy
Correct answer: Campania
The Amalfi Coast lies along the southern edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula in the Campania region of Italy.
Question 3: What does the acronym 'FIT' stand for in travel industry terminology?
- Fully Inclusive Tour
- Frequent Independent Traveler
- Foreign Inbound Tourism
- Free Independent Traveler (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Free Independent Traveler
FIT stands for Free Independent Traveler, referring to a traveler who books components individually rather than as a group package.
Question 4: Which Caribbean island is known as the 'Spice Isle' due to its production of nutmeg and other spices?
- Barbados
- Grenada (Correct answer)
- St. Lucia
- Dominica
Correct answer: Grenada
Grenada earned the nickname 'Spice Isle' as one of the world's largest producers of nutmeg, mace, and other spices.
Question 5: A client wants to visit Angkor Wat. In which country is this UNESCO World Heritage Site located?
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Myanmar
- Cambodia (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Cambodia
Angkor Wat is a massive Hindu-turned-Buddhist temple complex located near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a 'land package' in travel industry terms?
- A package including only airfare and taxes
- A package covering accommodations, transfers, and tours but not airfare (Correct answer)
- A cruise itinerary with onshore excursions included
- A rail pass valid across multiple countries
Correct answer: A package covering accommodations, transfers, and tours but not airfare
A land package covers ground-based components such as hotels, transfers, and tours, sold separately from the air component.
Question 7: Which association specifically represents travel agents and advisors in the United States?
- IATA
- CLIA
- ASTA (Correct answer)
- UNWTO
Correct answer: ASTA
ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors) is the leading US trade association representing travel agents and advisors.
CTC Travel Industry Knowledge & Destinations 2
Which global distribution system (GDS) was originally developed by American Airlines?