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Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Tourism is one of the biggest industries in the world. Conduct some research on the tourism career opportunities in your community. Pick the career opportunity that intrigues you the most, and discuss the roles and responsibilities associated with that role.

DQ2 Take a look at tourism in your local community. How has tourism affected it in the past? How will tourism affect your community in the long run?

 

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Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 What is the role of the hospitality industry in the community you live in? How does hospitality play a role in the implementation of tourism throughout the world?

DQ2 There are many tourism organizations that work not only nationally but globally as well. What are some examples of international, national, and state-level tourism organizations? What are their roles in the tourism industry? Why are they so critical to the overall efforts of the tourism industry?

 

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Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 What major attractions are close to where you live? How have they impacted your local economy?

DQ2 Why are channels of distribution important in the tourism industry? Examine and explain one of the channels of distribution with your classmates.

 

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Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Many individuals enjoy traveling to visit other countries and learn about other cultures. Learning about other cultures can be a motivator for travelers. How does the life of a leisure traveler become influenced by visiting another culture? How does tourism affect cultures? Have you ever visited another culture? How did it influence you?

DQ2 What are some of the major motivators for leisure travelers? Why is it critical for tourism professionals to understand what motivates leisure travelers? What would happen to the tourism industry if tourism professionals did not understand motivation?

 

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Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 How does tourism impact the overall economy in your hometown? What infrastructure is involved? Please provide examples.

DQ2 Supply and demand are critical tourism components. What are some of the major supply components any tourism area must possess? How could you adjust supply components in accordance with fluctuating demand levels?

 

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Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 Ecotourism has become a hot topic in the tourism industry. What is ecotourism? In what ways can we avoid harming the environment while traveling?

DQ2 How critical is the need for tourism policy? What recommendations can we offer in order to ensure policies are followed from a global perspective?

 

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Week 7 Discussion

DQ1 Let’s discuss tourism trends that are expected to develop in the future. How will new technologies impact tourism?

DQ2 Why are research and marketing critical to the success of developing tourism attractions and destinations? What are some of the various research methods, and how is that information used?