DECA Hospitality and Tourism Cluster Practice Exam

During the busy tourist season, a coastal surf shop sold the most beach balls in which month?

1. June

2. July

3. August

4. All months equally

The correct answer is: July

July is likely the month when the coastal surf shop sold the most beach balls because it typically falls in the peak of the summer tourist season in many coastal areas. This month often sees an influx of vacationers and beachgoers, who are more inclined to purchase items such as beach balls for recreational activities. Many families schedule their vacations around the middle of summer, resulting in higher foot traffic to surf shops and other beach-related businesses. While June marks the beginning of summer and August concludes it, July generally represents the high point in terms of tourist activity, leading to increased sales of summer merchandise like beach balls. Choices indicating all months equally or other single months do not account for this peak tourist influx, making them less likely to be correct.