Title: Research a specific career in the travel and tourism marketing and sales industry.
Course: Travel and Tourism Marketing, Advanced (16152) > Section: Pursuing a Career in Travel and Tourism Marketing

Research should include a career pathway within travel and tourism that matches the student's strengths and interests. Research may be done in one of the following areas:

- Hotel and lodging
- Attractions
- Food and beverage
- Cruise lines
- Airlines
- Tour operators
- Event planner
- Travel Agent
- Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
- Destination marketing organizations (DMO)
- Destination management companies (DMC)
- Online booking agents
- Incentive travel companies
- Public assembly venues

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of occupations are available within the selected career pathway? What knowledge, skills, and personal qualities are important in each?
- How would current, innate strengths help one be successful in this career pathway?
- Who would be a good resource to contact for behind-the-scenes information regarding jobs in this career pathway?
- What are the educational requirements for various occupations within the selected career pathway?