Reference no: EM132431140
Outline
Students are required to conduct relevant secondary research
Students should include a brief introduction to the subject by explaining and analysing what is global tourism and hospitality
Particular areas that should be focused on are:
The size and scope of the global tourism and hospitality industry The student should: Analyse the size, nature and sub-sectors of the global tourism and hospitality industry Analyse the role of stakeholders of the industry
Explain the history of the tourism and hospitality industry
Analyse the inter-relationships and links between tourism and other sectors
The food and accommodation sub-sectors within the global tourism and hospitality industry The student should
- Characterise the distinctions between different types of accommodation and their operation
- Characterise the distinctions between different types of food operation
- Analyse the factors affecting accommodation location decisions
- Analyse the effectiveness of transport and distribution systems
The issues and influences affecting the global tourism and hospitality industry. The student should:
- Review the development of the industry and the reasons for change
- Evaluate the impact of government activity and political issues
- Define the contribution of the industry on the economy and its impacts
- Evaluate the effect of trends in modern lifestyle habits
- Evaluate the way in which external factors affect the industry and organisations within it
The growth of global tourism and hospitality brands. The student should:
- Define the characteristics and uses of branding
- Analyse the development of global tourism and hospitality brands
- Analyse the benefits of branding and brand loyalty
- Explain the use of tourism and hospitality globalisation strategies and their risks
The analysis should be concluded with detailed and well-justified analyses and an evaluation and/or recommendations if students feel appropriate Relevant examples can also be quoted The secondary research undertaken should be appended to this assignment