Travel Agencies
True or False?
Travel Agencies sell travel packages to customers
TRUE
True or False?
Zoos and Aquariums are the same thing.
FALSE
Name one ethnic quarter in Singapore
Chinatown
Kampong Glam
Little India
Joo Chiat
Name one of the 3 categories of commercial attractions
Integrated Resorts
OR
Theme Parks
OR
Shopping Districts
Name ONE of the 3 categories of Events we learned today
Performing Arts
OR
Festivals
OR
Sporting Events
What do you call a local who brings visitors/ tourists on sightseeing tours and attraction visits?
TOURIST GUIDE OR TOUR GUIDE
Name one zoo/ aquarium in Singapore
Singapore Zoo
River Wonders
Singapore Oceanarium
Night Safari
Birds Paradise
Rainforest Wild Asia
Which is a museum and which is a historical site?
National Gallery Singapore
Fort Canning
National Gallery Singapore - museum
Fort Canning - historical site
Name a theme park in Singapore
Wild Wild Wet
Universal Studios Singapore
Adventure Cove
Kidz Amaze
Bonus:
Everyone gets 200 points
I'm being serious ...
What's the difference between a tour operator and a travel agency?
Tour Operator: CREATES TRAVEL PACKAGES FOR CUSTOMERS
Travel Agency: SELLS TRAVEL PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS
Name one NATURE RESERVE in Singapore
Macritchie
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Labrador Nature Reserve
Sungei Buloh Wetlands
Explain what a museum is
A place with exhibitions and artefacts about Singapore's history and heritage
True or False?
Integrated Resorts offer a wide range of attractions and facilities such as hotels, retail outlets, and serviced apartments
FALSE
In 2010, this sporting event was held for the very first time in the world. Singapore was chosen as the host country.
Which event was this?
The Youth Olympic Games (YOG)
Name one travel agency in Singapore
YAY
Everyone gets 400 points
I'm being serious ...
Why do ethnic quarters look so unique from each other?
They are influenced by:
immigrants' culture/ customs/ languages/ festivals
I want to work in a commercial attraction part-time after graduation.
Name 2 jobs I can apply for
ride operator/ attendant
cashier
food & beverage server
ticket staff
merchandise seller
How does a country benefit from hosting well-known performing arts/ sporting events?
Give 2 benefits.
- more tourists/ increased tourism
- contribute to country's economy / more money for the country
- more jobs for locals
- increases global visibility and branding
Mr Azam is a tourist who wants to visit South Korea.
Explain WHY I need your travel agency's help.
Name 2 nature reserves and 2 zoos/ aquariums in Singapore. Recommend 1 of each to Mr Azam
YAY
Mr Azam wants to learn about Singapore's history during World War 2 and then enjoy some traditional Chinese food and learn about Chinese immigrants.
Where should he go?
Battlebox (underground command center)
Changi Chapel and Museum (POW history)
Reflections at Bukit Chandu (last stand at Pasir Panjang)
Former Ford Factory (surrender site)
Fort Siloso
Kranji War Memorial
Chinatown
Sakura: 27 years old, loves luxury handbags
Subin: 40 years old, has a wife and 3 kids under 10
Haaland: 25 years old, rich and enjoys casinos
Recommend a commercial attraction for each of these 3 and name the category it's in
Sakura: xxxxxxxx, Shopping District
Subin: xxxxxxx, Theme Park
Haaland: xxxxxx, Integrated Resorts
Prisoner's Dilemma:
Each group decides YES or NO
If ALL groups say YES = all get 250 points
If ALL groups say NO = all get 500 points
If there's a SPLIT (some yes some no),
MINORITY = 500 points
MAJORITY = 0 points
YAY?