PurposeThere are two purposes for this project. One is to provide students the opportunity to explore the hospitality industry while researching current trends and outlooks. Second, the development of your personal plan by defining the career position in the industry, and writing both short term and long term goals using many of the concepts from the course.
Instructions1.Identify a segment of the industry that interests you.2.Identify the position within that industry that interests you most.3.Research the characteristics, current trends, and current projected outlooks for that segment and position. Be sure to cite the work that you reference.Learn all you can about the operation.  (Possible methods: explore websites, visit the establishments, interview employees, find articles about the operations, etc.)  Again, be sure to cite your information.4.Write one long range and one short range plan defining what you will need to do within the next few years to attain your goal.  Remember, goals must offer value to you; specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound