1. What main points would you expound if you were supporting next year's Office of Travel and Tourism (OTT) budget on the floor of the US House of Representatives? Come up with at least three points and fully explain.
2.Here is an excellent debate question...is there any need for a private national organization such as the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA)? Please use two references to support your position either way.
3. Why have chain and brand-identification hotels and motels continued to expand world-wide vs independent properties? Compare and contrast.
4. The word franchising is mentioned. Franchising has become very popular in the lodging industry. Why is this the case? Discuss two positive and two negative aspects for a hotel owner to go with a franchise.