Business Writing: Research Report - The Employment Search (approx. 600-700 words)

TO : Carolyn Smythe , Procurement Specialist

FROM : Ping-Wai Steven Kuk , Director of Human Resources PWSK

DATE : June 16 , 2010

SUBJECT : Trends and State of the Field of Tourism and Hospitality Management

The twenty-first century has given rise to a number of good trends and possibilities in the hospitality management and tourism business worldwide ! Any tourism professional worth his salt should follow these trends and how they can affect the tourism industry around the world One of the most notable technological breakthroughs in recent years is the Internet and the World Wide

Web . It is now far easier to be informed of different places to go to , different accommodations to choose from and different things to be careful of . It is easier for tourists to find travel agents and hospitality managers , too . As such , the competition has become stiffer . Yet , the growth of the sector as a whole is encouraging (Utovac Stafford , 2006

In addition to this , the airfares for tourists had dropped significantly , thanks to competition and globalization . More and more people now can afford to go on tours around the world . Another important issue to take into account is the sustainability of ecosystems and the environment where the hospitality industry is located . If the environment is not cared for , then the long-term growth and sustainability of the industry will be compromised . Likewise , the safety of tourists in other parts of the world is being threatened by climate change , environmental issues as well as by the specter of terrorism (Hotel Online...