Task 1: Read Chapters 7-10 in the Cook, Hsu, and Taylor textbook.
Task 2: General questions (12 points)

1. Why have travel agencies decreased in the last few years? Do you think there will be a need for them in the future, why, or why not? (4 points)
2. Using a channel of distribution plan a meaningful and appropriate Summer Break trip for your professor (Dr. So). Key things to remember when planning the trip (time, distance, market of your selected tourism products, finances, occupation, purpose of travel, size of travel party etc.). Include all relevant information that your professor would need to travel. Provide as much detail and specifics as possible. Don’t assume Dr. So “knows” what to do? (4 points)
   a. Why did you select these activities and destination for Dr. So? (2 point)
   b. What channel of distribution/travel agents/electronic travel agents did you use to plan the trip? Include all sources used to help you plan the trip? (2 point)

Task 3: Food and Beverage (11 points)

1. How has travel expanded our acceptance of different food and beverages? (5 points)
2. Why are the concepts of rhythm, timing, and flow important in food service operations? (6 points)

Task 4: Attractions (15 points)

1. Why are attractions and entertainment important components of the tourism industry? (5 points)
2. Why has gaming experienced a surge in growth and participation? (5 points)
3. List three examples of major gaming destinations in the US and/or internationally. (5 points)

Task 5: Destinations (12 points)

1. Describe the various tourism supply components that must be brought together to create a successful tourist destination and give an example of each. Describe briefly the importance of each category. (12 points)

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