SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS

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SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

1.1
1.1.1 B
1.1.2 D
1.1.3 D
1.1.4 C
1.1.5 D
1.1.6 C
1.1.7 C
1.1.8 B
1.1.9 B
1.1.10 C

1.2
1.2.1 C
1.2.2 D
1.2.3 E
1.2.4 A
1.2.5 B

1.3
1.3.1 Excursionist tourist
1.3.2 Inbound international tourist
1.3.3 Outbound domestic tourist
1.3.4 International tourist
1.3.5 Outbound international tourist

SECTION B: TOURISM SECTORS

QUESTION 2

2.1
2.1.1 The accommodation facility is a hotel.
2.1.2 The star grading for the facility is 5 stars.
2.1.3 The organisation that grades accommodation establishments in South Africa is the Grading Council (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa).
2.1.4 Three ways in which tourists can make reservations in the facility are:

  • Online booking platforms/website
  • Telephone call
  • Through a travel agent 2.1.5 a) TWO examples of technology for comfort: Air conditioning, Hairdryer. b) TWO examples of technology for work: Internet, Telephone. c) ONE example of technology for entertainment: Digital satellite television. d) ONE example of technology to store beverage: Bar fridge. 2.1.6 The concept en-suite means that a bathroom is directly connected to a bedroom, for the exclusive use of the occupants of that specific bedroom.

2.2

NATURALMAN-MADETable MountainTwo Oceans MarathonSnow in the Eastern CapeKirstenbosch Botanical Gardens\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{NATURAL} & \textbf{MAN-MADE} \\ \hline \text{Table Mountain} & \text{Two Oceans Marathon} \\ \text{Snow in the Eastern Cape} & \text{Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens} \\ \hline \end{array}

QUESTION 3

3.1
3.1.1 TWO modes of transport used by the Makwa family are air transport (flights) and road transport (taxi).
3.1.2
a) An alternative mode of transport the Makwa family could have used to get to their destination in Durban is a train or an intercity bus.
b) No, I would not have advised them to use a train or bus. The reason is that it would take significantly longer than a flight, which might be inconvenient and tiring for a family on holiday, especially after an international journey.
3.1.3
a) Pps. stands for per person sharing. This means the price is for one person when sharing a room with another person.
b) An English breakfast is a substantial cooked breakfast typically including items such as eggs, bacon, sausages, toast, and often baked beans or mushrooms.

SECTION C: MAP WORK AND TOUR PLANNING

QUESTION 4

4.1
4.1.1
a) Mbombela to East London: 1226 km
b) Pretoria to Kimberley: 530 km
c) Musina to Gaborone: 696 km
d) Maputo to Johannesburg: 555 km
e) Durban to Johannesburg: 557 km
4.1.2

  1. Identify the distance between Pretoria and East London from the table.

    The distance from Pretoria to East London is 1040 km1040 \text{ km}.

  2. Use the formula Time = Distance / Speed.

    Time=1040 km120 km/h\text{Time} = \frac{1040 \text{ km}}{120 \text{ km/h}}
  3. Calculate the time in hours.

    Time=8.666... hours\text{Time} = 8.666... \text{ hours}
  4. Convert the decimal part of the hours to minutes.

    0.666...×60 minutes/hour=40 minutes0.666... \times 60 \text{ minutes/hour} = 40 \text{ minutes}

    It will take the tour bus 8 hours and 40 minutes to travel from Pretoria to East London.
    4.1.3 The maximum speed limit on a national road in South Africa is 120 km/h.
    4.1.4 A Gateway is a point of entry or exit for tourists, such as an international airport, seaport, or border post, where they begin or end their journey in a country or region.

    QUESTION 5

    5.1
    5.1.1 The neighbouring countries of South Africa indicated by the numbers are:

    • 10: Namibia
    • 11: Botswana
    • 12: Eswatini 5.1.2 TWO provinces where you will find the Kruger National Park in the Republic of South Africa are Limpopo and Mpumalanga. 5.1.3 The number of the province where the Isimangaliso World Heritage site is found is 4 (KwaZulu-Natal). 5.1.4 Tourists on a beach holiday in KwaZulu-Natal will be swimming in the Indian Ocean. 5.1.5 The names of the provinces indicated on the map by the following numbers are:
    • 1: Western Cape
    • 2: Northern Cape
    • 3: Eastern Cape
    • 4: KwaZulu-Natal
    • 5: Free State
    • 6: Limpopo 5.1.6 South Africa is found in the continent of Africa. 5.1.7 The type of map above is a political map.

    SECTION D: DOMESTIC, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

    QUESTION 6

    6.1
    6.1.1 Domestic tourism refers to travel by residents of a country within their own country.
    6.1.2 VFR is an abbreviation for Visiting Friends and Relatives.
    6.1.3 TWO reasons why it is important for the tourism industry to collect statistics are:

    • To understand market trends and demand, which helps in planning and development.
    • To measure the economic impact of tourism, such as job creation and revenue generation. 6.2 6.2.1 In 2008, tourists spent R780 per trip. 6.2.2 TWO main reasons why people travel are Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) and Holiday. 6.2.3 The number of trips undertaken by domestic tourists decreased over the period 2007-2009. This is indicated by the decrease in "Total Annual Bed Nights" from 157.8 Million in 2007 to 128.4 Million in 2009. 6.2.4 TWO ways domestic tourism is beneficial for the South African tourism industry are:
    • It creates employment opportunities for local communities, contributing to economic growth.
    • It helps to reduce seasonality in the tourism industry by providing a stable market during periods when international tourist numbers might be lower.
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