Title: Predict future outcomes based on current trends in the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries.
Course: Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (16001-36) > Section: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industries

Predictions should be based on

- international and multinational influences
- cultural diversity
- consumer preferences
- trends in leisure choices
- laws and regulations/policies
- age of population
- pandemics/disease
- threat of terrorism
- technology
- environmental changes.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important to predict the future of the hospitality industry?
- What current changes in transportation might affect the hospitality industry in the future? How?

Communication

- How are future trends communicated to the industry?
- How are methods of communication changing within the industry?

Leadership

- How can leaders become more aware of trends in the industry?
- Why must leaders be educated about industry trends and their potential effects?

Management

- How can management ensure that all employees adapt to future trends in the industry?
- What resources are available to help management predict future trends?