Title: Identify global and local economic issues and trends that affect the hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries.
Course: Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (16001-18) > Section: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industries

Identification could include

- inflation outcomes
- unemployment
- recession
- population migration and change
- global unrest and terrorism
- natural disaster/extreme weather events
- global health issues.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is the success of the hospitality industry linked to economic issues in a community?
- What global concerns can affect the hospitality industry?

Communication

- How can global and local matters be communicated to staff?
- Where can reliable information on global or economic issues be found?

Leadership

- How can leaders manage a culturally diverse employee population?
- What leadership qualities are required to arbitrate economic matters such as unemployment, recession, or inflation?

Management

- What managerial adjustments can be made to facilitate advertising during an economic recession?
- What can management do to ensure guests’ safety during times of global unrest?