Read Chapter 9 and submit your responses via Blackboard to the following statements and questions

Promotors of tourism support the efforts of local and national governments to bring travelers to their destination. List the five types of promotors of tourism. Using evidence from the chapter 9 of the textbook, explain, in detail, how each contributes to tourism.

What is the mission of the World Tourism Organization?

What is the mission of UNESCO?

Using your own words, explain why you believe, or do not believe, the WTO and UNESCO are important to tourism.

Concierge Assignment

Post in the weekly homework section of Bb and have a rough draft of your Concierge Assignment available during class. The following should be ready to share:

  • Reference List in APA Format
  • Title Page
  • Opening paragraph
  • More should be complete but the above list is the minimum suggested to complete the assingment on time.

Weekly Reading

Read, Fall Travel Trends: Have You Heard of ‘Trip Stacking’? (You Will.) in the NY Times and respond to these two questions:

  • “What is the issue presented in the article?”
  • “What does the information mean to me as a hospitality professional?” Remember to refer to information in the textbook when determining your response.
    • Type your response in the “Weekly Reading” journal of the course BlackBoard site.