Title: Research the effects of the hospitality industry on local, state, national, and global economies.
Course: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation I (16999-I) > Section: Examining the Hospitality Industry

Research should include

- economic effects (e.g., profits and tax base)
- growth (e.g., housing, education, shipping, and businesses)
- employment
- quality of life.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the most popular and successful facilities in the local area? In the region?
- What elements of service are shared by these facilities?
- How has the change in quality of life affected the hospitality industry?
- How does hospitality affect local economy?

Communication

- What communication skills are necessary for success in the areas of lodging, food and beverage, and recreation/fitness services?
- How can an employee's communication skills be improved?

Leadership

- How can someone in a leadership role benefit from researching the location, state, national, and global economies?

Management

- How does management determine the priority of services in what areas?
- How does the manager's role vary in each of the service areas?