Research should include a career pathway within travel and tourism that matches the student's strengths and interests and a written and/or oral presentation that conveys the research results to a wider audience. Research may be done in one of the following areas:
- Hotel and lodging
- Attractions
- Food and beverage
- Cruise lines
- Air lines
- Tour operators
- Event planner
- Travel Agent
- Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
- Destination management organizations (DMO)
- Destination management companies (DMC)
- Online booking agents
- Incentive travel companies
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 your current, innate strengths help you 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?