Tourism Management Certificate (TMC) Practice Exam

The correct term for a situation where the number of visitors exceeds a destination's capacity is "overtourism." Overtourism refers to the excessive number of tourists in a particular area, which can lead to various negative impacts such as environmental degradation, strain on local resources and infrastructure, and a decline in the quality of life for local residents. It encompasses the phenomenon where the influx of visitors overwhelms a destination's ability to manage and accommodate them sustainably, ultimately affecting both the tourist experience and the local community.

In contrast, mass tourism typically refers to large groups of tourists traveling to a destination but does not necessarily imply that those numbers exceed what the destination can adequately support. Sustainable tourism focuses on practices that balance the needs of visitors with those of the environment and local communities, aiming to minimize the impact of tourism. Seasonal tourism describes travel patterns that fluctuate with the seasons, often increasing during peak times but does not inherently pertain to the capacity issues that define overtourism.