ACTIVITY 1: Short essay

Answer the following questions as briefly as possible.

1. As a hospitality and tourism student, in what way can research help the
tourism sector of our country?
Research may aid the tourism sector of a country in a variety of ways. Through
research, tourism experts can discover trends and areas of development in order to
build plans that will help boost visitor numbers and improve the entire experience for
tourists. Research can also help to detect and assess the implications of tourism, both
positive and bad, on the environment, as well as analyzing the economic and social
impacts of tourism on a country and its communities. Research can also be used to
design marketing campaigns and promotional tactics to attract tourists, as well as
developing initiatives to resolve any issues or concerns identified by stakeholders or
tourists.

2. What are your expectations of this subject, Research in Hospitality and

Tourism?
My expectations of this topic are that it will offer me with an in-depth grasp of the
current research being undertaken in the field of hospitality and tourism, allowing me to
acquire a complete view of the current trends and issues in the business. Additionally, I
plan to learn about various research approaches and the best ways to apply them to the
unique demands of hospitality and tourism firms. Finally, I wish to get an appreciation
for the complicated nature of hospitality and tourism research and the need of
conducting research in order to build effective methods for success.