Do you believe that a major terrorist attack is imminent in the US hospitality industry within the next 5 years? Decide yes or no and then support your answer.

Topic 1 (60 minutes) Title: A Need for Industry Change.

1. The GM at your hotel has asked you to develop an outline for an employee in-service program entitled, “The Future of Sustainability in the Lodging Industry”.For example:

Description: The hotel industry has a vested interest in sustainability…..(except you would fill in this space with details instead of writing “…”) This segment will introduce employees to the issues associated with global warming and other…. Primary topics include: rising sea levels,…. Employees will realize that we are all in this together and….

2. COVID-19 has presented an entirely new set of safety standards that need to established. Find an example of a hotel property that is doing a great job mitigating the risks of COVID-19. Name the company and list and briefly describe at least 7 things they do.

3.List and briefly describe 2 recent laws or bills that will have the most impact on the short-term future of the industry.

4.What single technology do you believe will have the most impact on the hospitality industry over the next 5 years? Chose a single technology and support your answer.

5.Do you believe that a major terrorist attack is imminent in the US hospitality industry within the next 5 years? Decide yes or no and then support your answer. (please only defend one side; there is no need to provide evidence for both sides).

6.Why has the environmentalism cause lessoned in recent years. List and briefly describe at least 2 reasons.

7. Most of the hospitality industry is nearing pre-covid ratios. (things are getting better) Form an opinion regarding future recovery within the next 3 years. List and briefly describe at least two specific factors.