TH2107

Name:Estrada Dominea E. Date: 01.25.2023

Instruction: Fill out the following table with the necessary information. Write on the first column before the
seminar. Then, accomplish the second column while attending or after the seminar. Submit this document
together with a reflection paper about your learning from the entire Macro Perspective of Tourism and
Hospitality/Tourism and Hospitality Principles 1 course as your final examination.

What I Know about Trends and Developments in The Trends and Developments in the Tourism and
the Tourism Industry Hospitality Industry Based on the Seminar
Particularly suffering from the COVID-19 o The COVID-19 pandemic's devastating healt
utbreak is the travel and tourist industry.N h and economic effects had a negative influ
umerous small and medium-sized firms ar ence on the tourism sector.According to esti
e in risk as a result of the industry's quick  mates by the UNWTO, the increased spread 
and sharp global decrease in demand and of the new coronavirus will result in a loss of 
surge in employment losses. between 100 and 120 million jobs, a drop in 
However, tourism is currently slowly incre export revenue of between US$910 and US$
asing to levels it was before 2020. The mo 1.1 trillion, and a loss of almost 1.1 billion fo
ve to more environmentally friendly touris reign tourists.The COVID-19 outbreak has sp
m practices, however, has been sped up b read worldwide and produced shocks in virt
y the pandemic.There are always new and  ually every industry as a result of restriction
rising trends because the tourist sector is  s, curfews, work-from-home policies, and qu
one of the sectors with the fastest growth  arantines.However, tourism is currently stea
rates worldwide.Technology has had a hu dily increasing to levels seen before 2020.Th
ge impact on the travel and tourism sector e move to more environmentally friendly to
.For instance, modern technology enables  urism models has, however, been sped up b
us to organize a vacation while at home us y the pandemic
ing our electronic devices, whereas in the  The fact that emerging trends and technolo
past it was essential to do so through a tra gies frequently disrupt entire industries is n
vel agency.Additionally, accommodations t ot an exception in the tourism industry.
hat focus on offering high-quality services  Companies may maintain their competitiven
and goods to make guests feel at home.Th ess and satisfy customer requests by keepin
e expansion of the hospitality industry ma g up with these new tourism trends.
y be impacted by a variety of worldwide di Some of these tendencies have been influen
fficulties; these effects could be minor, sig ced directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pa
nificant, positive, or negative.An industry  ndemic.
may be able to develop a stronger solutio For instance, a trend that has emerged as a 
n to compete with others and open up a b result of the development of technology, su
rand-new market opportunity when a neg ch as artificial intelligence, is the rising use o
ative influence is able to openly identify its f machine learning and AI in the field of cust
weaknesses. omer service.
The hotel sector needs to pursue sustaina The seminar said that there are numerous n
ble development that goes beyond merely ew buildings, including upscale hotels, as we
following trends if it wants to differentiate  ll as numerous new high roads that we migh
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itself from other sectors of the economy. t use to improve the efficiency of our journe
Even yet, we must continuously remembe y.
r the industry's main goal since, although  When we arrive at the Ace Hotel to check in, 
we change, we shouldn't let change alter u I'm quite pleased with the facilities and staff 
s. because everyone is very friendly to the visit
ors.
Additionally, the view from our hotel is pleas
ant; at night, you can see the city lights, whic
h as it was my first time witnessing city light
s, amazed me.
However, there is one component of the arr
angement that I find disappointing: the sele
ction of housemates.
We had a lot of plans, so it's unfortunate tha
t my friend and I are no longer together wit
h our other pals, but it's good because wepo
ssess no other choice.
In spite of that, I had a wonderful day overal
l, especially in the water spa.
Thanks to the water spa, I feel like all of my 
physical aches have disappeared. I also enjo
yed the food they served.

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What I Know about Trends and Developments in The Trends and Developments in the Tourism and
the Tourism Industry Hospitality Industry Based on the Seminar

Your output will be graded according to the rubric below:

Criteria Performance Indicator Points Score
Showed respect to the speaker by listening attentively and
Attendance and
participating actively in all discussions and activities. There is no 10
Behavior
instance of going in and out of the room unless with permission.
Accomplished
The handout contains complete and relevant information. 40
Handout
The reflection paper details the student’s learning from the entire
Reflection Paper course, emphasizing its effect on his/her future career/employment 50
in the industry.
TOTAL 100

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