Hospitality and Tourism Management and Its Evolution Over Time

1. Introduction Tasks Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion Sources and Credits TEKS TEKS (page two) Hospitality and Tourism Management and Its Evolution Over Time

3. Introduction • 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?

4. Task • You have been asked by your company to research the Hospitality and Tourism industry through out history. You will design a three-fold 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.

5. 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. Click here to return to main task page

6. Question 2 • 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. Click here to return to main task page

7. Question 3 • What are some of the national organizations/groups related to Hospitality and Tourism? • What are the goals and objectives of these groups? Click here to return to main task page

8. Question 4 • 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? Click here to return to main task page

9. Question 5 • 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. Click here to return to main task page

10. Question 6 • 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. Click here to return to main task page

11. 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.

12. Use the suggested links to complete the assignment. Identify all research sources and document in the brochure. Resources • www.ahla.com • www.crmdsc.com • www.hotelbusiness.com • www.iexplore.com • www.restaurant.org • www.nsmh.org • www.NAACP.org • www.conference-board.org/ • Hotel Business Journal • www.marriott.com • www.hyatt.com • www.ritzcarlton. com • www.fourseasons. com • www.hilton.com • www.holidayinns. com • www.chrie.org

13. Evaluation

14. Conclusion • 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.

15. Sources and Credits • 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.

16. 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;

17. TEKS (page two) • §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;