BABH9101 – Integrated Hospitality Operations

Please answer one of the two questions below. The due date for this essay is Tuesday, 13 November (before 4:30pm). Please submit a paper copy to me in class or to my office mailbox (E 108). 1. Identify and describe three economic benefits of tourism. Why is it important to consider these benefits?

Hint: Is it sometimes necessary to convince other people (for example, the residents of a community or government policy-makers) that tourism is a significant, money-making industry? If you wish, you may address a slightly different option for this question: Identify and describe three economic drawbacks of tourism. Why is it important to consider these drawbacks? I would recommend that you either address benefits or drawbacks (and not both) in your essay. You are welcome to read about both.