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?