TOURISM

REPORT
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Introduction_______________________________________________________________________________________________1
Transportation_____________________________________________________________________________________________3
Accommodations__________________________________________________________________________________________4
Food & Beverage___________________________________________________________________________________________5
Recreation & Entertainment______________________________________________________________________________7
Itinerary____________________________________________________________________________________________________8
SWOT Analysis of Tourism in Your Location____________________________________________________________9

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Introduction
LOCATION
Select a destination of your choice
(preferable your home city, state, or
country), which becomes the basis of
research for this entire project. Choose a
location where you will be able to find
enough resources to do comprehensive
research. For example, if I lived in Utah, it
would be easier for me to find research on
tourism in the state of Utah than it would be
for the city of Orem.

Provide a short, concise (50 words or less) description of the location you chose.

HISTORY
Provide a 100–150-word description of your location’s history. Who originally settled it?
Who are the major ethnic groups to live there? Have any major world events happened
there? What about the history might a tourist find interesting? Etc.

WEATHER
Provide a 100–150-word description of the major climate systems in your location.
Describe the weather during different seasons of the year. Does the weather impact the
peak season for tourism in this area? What is the peak season for tourists in this area, and
what is the off-season? What is the weather like for tourists in different seasons? Are
there any times of year they should avoid? Any times they would particularly enjoy? Any
weather-related events (hurricanes, major snow storms, etc.) that might impact a visitor’s
stay? etc.

TOURISM
Provide at least a 250-word description (not including charts and graphics) of the kind of
tourists who visit your location. Where are they from? What are they looking for? How
long do they stay? Describe the top reasons why this location is a great place that people
enjoy venturing to. Also describe the size and scope of the hospitality and tourism

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industry in your location. From your readings, you have learned about important
indicators (in other words, number of visitor arrivals, tourist spending, length of stay etc.)
which can be included in the report. Include useful information for tourists such as the
type of currency used in the area.

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Transportation
GETTING TO YOUR LOCATION
List the major ways tourists get to your location.

Air: If air travel is part of your location, provide a brief description of airports located
nearby. How close are they, and what are some airlines that fly to the location? Where are
those airlines based? etc.

Water: If water travel is part of your location, provide a brief description of ports located
nearby. What are some cruise lines or other companies that operate in the location?
Where are those companies based? etc.

Ground: If ground travel is part of your location, provide a brief description of ground
transportation system. What are some companies that operate in the location? Where are
those companies based? etc.

GETTING AROUND YOUR LOCATION

Provide 200–300 words about how to get around your location. Describe how visitors can
get around while visiting this area. Consider the following: How large is the area, and how
do locals usually get around? What modes of transportation are available? Are there
railways, ferries, public transportation, rental car options, taxis, shuttles, or bicycles, or
can people walk? What companies offer their services? What are the approximate costs of
these services?

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Accommodations
Use the following instructions for the first lesson on accommodations.
Provide 50–100 words describing the various types of hotels found in your location.
After your summary, use a table like the following to describe the specific properties you
researched.

HOTELS/RESORTS
Name Category Cost Amenities Audience Stars

Accommodation name Resort/mid- Cost per What kinds of Who does this Usually
range/ night services would accommodation appeal reported
economy/ attract guests? to? as 1–4
etc.

Use the following instructions for the second lesson on accommodations.

Provide 50–100 words describing other types of accommodations (not hotels) where
travelers in your area could stay.

After your summary use a table like the following to describe the specific properties you
researched.

Name Category Cost Amenities Audience Stars

Accommodation Resort/mid- Cost per What kinds of Who does this Usually
name range/ night services would accommodation appeal reported
economy/ etc. attract guests? to? as 1–4

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Food & Beverage

Use the following instructions for the first lesson on food and beverage.
Provide at least 200 words summarizing the food and beverage options in your location.
Describe the availability of various types of food and beverage options in the area you
have chosen. Consider the following: What types of cuisine are available? Is there a
particular type of food that the area is known for? Is there a local favorite? Is there
anything travelers should be aware of when eating in this area?

After your summary, use a table like the following to describe the quick-service
restaurants you researched.

QUICK-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
Name Cuisine Meals Features Price
Restaurant name Type of food What meals Do they Average
do they offer any price,
serve? special often
services reported
for as a
customers? number
of $ to
describe
costs
($=low
cost; $
$=mid-
range)

Use the following instructions for the second lesson on food and beverage.

CASUAL RESTAURANTS
Name Cuisine Meals Features Price
Restaurant name Type of food What meals do Do they offer any special Average
they serve? services for customers? price,
often
reported

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as a
number
of $ to
describe
costs
($=low
cost; $
$=mid-
range)

FINE DINING RESTAURANTS

Name Cuisine Meals Features Price
Restaurant name Type of food What meals do Do they offer any special Average
they serve? services for customers? price,
often
reported
as a
number
of $ to
describe
costs
($=low
cost; $
$=mid-
range)

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Recreation & Entertainment

Provide at least 200 words describing recreation and entertainment in your area.
Describe the recreational activities and entertainment options available in the area you
have chosen. Consider the following: What activities draw travelers to the area? Are there
a lot of things to do and see? Are there events, natural wonders, museums, historic sites
etc. that draw visitors?

Create a list of at least 10 activities available in the area you have chosen. Here are
example categories you might use:

WATER ACTIVITIES
 Item 1
 Item 2
 Etc.

NATURAL WONDERS
 Item 1

SPORTS, RECREATION, & SPAS

 Item 1

ARTS, CULTURE, & ENTERTAINMENT

 Item 1

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Itinerary
FUN IN YOUR LOCATION: A ITINERARY FOR AN AUDIENCE
Write a 3–5 day itinerary, suggesting to travelers how they could spend their time while
visiting. Be sure to include activities in which they can engage, accommodations in which
they can stay, and transportation options to get them from place to place. Include
approximate costs for the options you choose.

For each day provide 150–200 words that let people know in what kind of activities and
events they will be participating. If helpful, break it up by time of day (such as morning vs.
afternoon), or locations to which they will be traveling.

Across the full itinerary, provide least 4 activities to include in your itinerary. Make sure
you include top tourist attractions.

REFERENCES
http://www.gotobermuda.com/

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/bermuda/history

http://www.bermuda-online.org/history.htm

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/bermuda

https://www.bermuda-attractions.com/bermuda_000072.htm

https://www.tripadvisor.com

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SWOT Analysis of Tourism in Your Location

STRENGTHS
 List and describe 4–6 strengths your location offers as a tourism destination.

WEAKNESSES
 List and describe 4–6 weaknesses your location offers as a tourism destination.

OPPORTUNITIES
 List and describe 4–6 opportunities in your location that could make it a stronger tourism
destination.

THREATS
 List and describe 4–6 threats that might impact your location’s viability as a tourism destination in
the future.

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