Introduction
Tasks
Process
Resources
Evaluation
Conclusion
Sources and Credits
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TEKS (page two)
Introduction
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Hospitality and Tourism Management is as old as
civilization. Traders, hunters and others needed a
place to rest and at the same time rest the horses.
As the 19th century emerged, hotels were built, travel
was marketed and transportation systems emerged.
Today, the hospitality and tourism management is
one of the largest industries in the world! There are
many opportunities for persons who are interested in
“serving” and “being of service,” to exceed guests
expectations.
What were the historical developments of hospitality
and tourism management? What are the major
components of hospitality and tourism management?
What are some of the national organizations/groups
related to Hospitality and Tourism?
Task
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You have been asked by your company to research the Hospitality
and Tourism industry through out history. You will design a threefold pamphlet that your company will print to hand out at the college
and career fair at your local high school. Your task will be to
analyze information about the hospitality and tourism industry. View,
research and summarize information related to the following:
 Question 1
 Question 2
 Question 3
 Question 4
 Question 5
 Question 6
After gathering the needed information, create a three-fold
pamphlet summarizing the information. Your pamphlet should
project a clear summary of the history and opportunities available
within each component of hospitality and tourism management.
Question 1
What were the historical developments of
hospitality and tourism management? Log
on to: www.ahla.com
 American Hotel and Lodging Association
 Go to Search and type History of Lodging
and 1-10 references will appear. Read two
of the articles to include in three-fold
pamphlet.
 Visit www.crmdsc.com Click on Links to
review The Top Events of the 20th Century.
Choose ten events of interest and list in
brochure.
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Question 2
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What are the major components of
hospitality and tourism management? The
components are those categories that
encompass hospitality and tourism
management. They include:
Hotels
Event and Convention Planning
Travel and Tourism
Retail
Food and Beverage Service.
Question 3
What are some of the national
organizations/groups related to
Hospitality and Tourism?
 What are the goals and objectives of
these groups?
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Question 4
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Review some hotel web sites and
summarize historical facts about the
development of hospitality and tourism
management. How have these specific
hotels impacted the industry?
Question 5
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Visit www.NAACP.org, click on
Economic Development (lodging) and
evaluate the report card of lodging
facilities for 2005-2008. How do the
years 2005-2008 compare? Include
graph for this section.
Question 6
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Determine economic trends impacting
hospitality and tourism management.
Visit the sites listed to determine the
state of the economy. How does the
state impact revenue for hospitality and
tourism services, hospitality and tourism
indexes, and overall trends? Include key
indicators cited.
Process
You will be assigned to one of five
teams.
 Read information found in all links.
 Complete each question by
summarizing or making charts/graphs to
illustrate trend or changes.
 Use Publisher to Design and type a 3
fold brochure by including the answers
to the questions.
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Use the suggested links to
complete the assignment.
Identify all research sources
and document in the
brochure.
Resources
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www.ahla.com
www.crmdsc.com
www.hotelbusiness.com
www.iexplore.com
www.restaurant.org
www.nsmh.org
www.NAACP.org
www.conferenceboard.org/
Hotel Business Journal
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www.marriott.com
www.hyatt.com
www.ritzcarlton. com
www.fourseasons. com
www.hilton.com
www.holidayinns. com
www.chrie.org
Evaluation
Beginning
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Accomplished
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Exemplary
3
Brochure
Information
Components are
listed.
Components are
listed with a brief
explanation of each
component.
Excellent report
With a detailed
listing of examples.
Numerous data
sources.
Brochure Layout
Functional layout.
Well thought out
layout, good use of
space, color and
graphics/
Creative layout,
excellent use of
space, color and
graphics .
Component
Report/
Presentation
Information is
listed, minimal
group participation.
Information is listed
with brief
explanations, some
group participation.
Excellent report,
complete group
participation.
Score
Conclusion
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Hospitality and Tourism Management
Careers are challenging and provide many
opportunities to be creative to exceed
guest expectations. The career provides an
unlimited number of opportunities for
persons who are willing to serve and make
guests happy.
After completion of the brochure, each
team will be assigned one component from
question two. The team will write a one to
two page paper on their component and
present it to the class.
Sources and Credits
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Use the suggested links to complete the
assignment. Identify all research
sources and document in the brochure
and Power Point. All citations must be
in APA format.
TEKS
122.53, Hospitality Services, High School, Hospitality industry orientation, describe
various types of hospitality operations;
 §122.53, Hospitality Services, High School, Hospitality industry orientation. The
student analyzes the hospitality industry from past, present, and future
perspectives;
 §122.53, Hospitality Services, High School, Hospitality industry orientation, outline
the history of the hospitality industry;
 122.53, Hospitality Services, High School, Hospitality industry orientation, explain
the complexity and diversity of the current hospitality industry;
 122.53, Hospitality Services, High School, Hospitality industry orientation, analyze
the impact of societal, cultural, and demographic trends on the hospitality industry;
 122.53, Hospitality Services, High School, Hospitality industry orientation, analyze
the effects of the global economy on the hospitality industry;
 122.53, Hospitality Services, High School, Hospitality industry orientation. The
student relates management functions to property operation and organizational
structure;
 §126.22, Computer Science I, High School, Information acquisition, use LANs and
WANs including the Internet and intranet in research and resource sharing;
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§126.22, Computer Science I, High School, Foundations, demonstrate
knowledge and appropriate use of operating systems, software
applications, and communication and networking components;
§126.23. Computer Science II, High School, Communication, publish
information in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, printed copy
and monitor displays;
§110.53, Research and Technical Writing, HS, The student selects and
uses recursive writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing,
select and apply prewriting strategies to generate ideas, develop voice,
and plan;
110.53, Research and Technical Writing, HS, The student selects and
uses recursive writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing use
available technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and
publishing texts;
110.53, Research and Technical Writing, HS, The student selects and
uses recursive writing processes for self-initiated and assigned writing,
write both independently and collaboratively;