Christine McGeorge

November 15, 2010

HOS 111—Intro. to Hospitality

Trade Journal Report Blog #3

 

The main objective of the article I chose is on how tourism should be placed much higher on the agenda, than it is now, of governments all over the world. I didn't realize how far ahead of us China was in regards to tourism being as a high priority in its government nor did I know that 15 million people are directly employed in tourism and another 85 million people are indirectly employed in the industry. I did however know that tourism was a very expansive industry that has a tendency to make its way into all the other industries in the world and that it's humble about doing so. I also didn't know that tourism wasn't always a top priority in the world until recently which makes me wonder why President Obama doesn't create a position in the presidential cabinet dedicated to everything in regards to tourism.

I have always had a fascination with politics and pursuing a political career and, if anything, this article has influenced me into staying in the hospitality industry to pursue my political interests. Although, I suppose I might have to stray away from the hospitality industry a little bit if I were ever to consider a run for president some day. Luckily, for everyone in this country, I'm currently a few years shy of being able to run for president so everyone can breathe easy for the next few years. In any event, my career aspirations have definitely been influenced by this article because of the affiliation the hospitality industry has with the United Nations and other government types.

 

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Global Governments should place Tourism Higher on the Agenda

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09 November 2010

London, United Kingdom/Madrid, Spain