Industry Research Project
Assignment Two: Industry Research Project
Introduction
In 2018, the tourism industry accounted for 1.7 million jobs—9.4% of all jobs in Canada.
There are a number of components that make up the tourism industry. Individually students will research one of the major areas of tourism employment identified below.
1) Accommodation 2) Food and Beverage 3) Adventure Travel 4) Attractions
5) Events/Conferences 6) Travel Trade 7) Tourism Services
8) Transportation (airlines only)
Task
Using at least five different sources of information, provide your insight into one of the important areas identified above. Answer the following questions in your paper:
Definition of the topic/area of tourism employment (i.e what is accommodations, what is ecotourism, etc);
Types of tourism businesses in the topic area you selected (i.e resorts, hotels under the accommodations heading, air, rail etc under the transportation heading);
Size: number of businesses, number of employees, and projected rate of growth; provide any additional relevant data for Simcoe County, Ontario or Canada.
List 6 jobs/careers that are specific to your sector. Describe the major responsibilities/duties of TWO of the six jobs/careers you identified. Each job summary should be no more than ½ page.
Associations that represent the career area/sector you have chosen and provide a summary of the association’s activities. (how do they benefit their members?)
A brief description of publications/newsletters directed to employees in that career area; and,
Major challenges and issues (2 of each) that are/have impacted those in careers or operating businesses in that area.
Part A: Written report:
Submissions, in report format, are to be a maximum of 5 pages in length, typed and double-spaced plus cover page, reference page and any attachments.
All reports must contain a clear introduction identifying the purpose of the project and a summary of major points in the conclusion. Each section of the report should have the appropriate heading (i.e Types of businesses, associations representing the sector)
Cover page indicating the course name, course number, student name, student number, instructor’s name, date and appropriate title
All assignments should be typed or computer printed following general APA style (1 inch margins, basic 12-point font and left-justified). Please note policy on late assignments identified on your syllabus.
References/bibliography sections should follow APA format.
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