TICO Destination Knowledge 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A traveller asks about visiting Japan during cherry blossom season. Which months typically see peak cherry blossoms in Tokyo?
- January to February
- Late March to early April (Correct answer)
- June to July
- October to November
Correct answer: Late March to early April
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo typically peak in late March to early April, though exact timing varies by year and climate.
Question 2: Which of the following African countries requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate upon entry if the traveller is arriving from a yellow fever endemic country?
- Morocco
- Egypt
- Kenya (Correct answer)
- South Africa
Correct answer: Kenya
Kenya requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk.
Question 3: A client is travelling to Dubai. Which of the following behaviours is LEGAL in Dubai?
- Public displays of affection between unmarried couples
- Consuming alcohol in licensed hotel bars and restaurants (Correct answer)
- Photographing government buildings without permission
- Criticizing the UAE government publicly
Correct answer: Consuming alcohol in licensed hotel bars and restaurants
Alcohol consumption is permitted in Dubai but only in licensed venues such as hotel bars and restaurants.
Question 4: The travel agent is recommending the Maldives to a honeymooning couple. What is the MOST important geographic fact they should know?
- The Maldives is accessible by a long overland journey from Sri Lanka
- The Maldives consists of coral atolls and most resorts are on separate private islands (Correct answer)
- The Maldives has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons
- The Maldives is a landlocked country in South Asia
Correct answer: The Maldives consists of coral atolls and most resorts are on separate private islands
The Maldives is an archipelago of coral atolls where most luxury resorts occupy their own private island, often requiring a speedboat or seaplane transfer.
Question 5: A client asks about time differences for a trip to New Zealand from Toronto. New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is approximately how many hours AHEAD of Eastern Standard Time?
- 5 hours
- 8 hours
- 13 hours (Correct answer)
- 17 hours
Correct answer: 13 hours
New Zealand Standard Time is approximately 17–18 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, but during daylight saving, the difference narrows to about 13 hours.
Question 6: Which South American country requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa BEFORE travelling?
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Bolivia (Correct answer)
- Argentina
Correct answer: Bolivia
Bolivia requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa prior to arrival, unlike many other South American countries that allow visa-free access.
Question 7: A client wants to cruise the Norwegian Fjords. What is the PRIMARY weather-related consideration a travel agent should communicate?
- Extreme heat and humidity in summer
- Unpredictable and rapidly changing weather conditions year-round (Correct answer)
- Risk of hurricanes from June to November
- Monsoon rains that make travel impossible in winter
Correct answer: Unpredictable and rapidly changing weather conditions year-round
Norway's fjord region is known for rapidly changing weather conditions at any time of year, requiring clients to pack layers and waterproof gear.
TICO Destination Knowledge 5
A traveller asks about visiting Japan during cherry blossom season.
Which months typically see peak cherry blossoms in Tokyo?