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Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management

Tourism Principle & Practices

Assessment Brief

Total Mark – 100

Assignment Medium: Individual

Format: Word-processed

Font: Arial 11

Line Spacing: 1.5

Submission Email: [email protected] & [email protected]

Submission Date: 21^st August 2023

Cover Page should have the following information:

• SMSH Number
• Name
• Section
• Subject
• Word Count
• Submission date

This Assignment consists of one component:

1. Essay Writing (100 Mark) – 2500 Words Limit

Tourism is important in both developed and developing countries. It plays an important role in the social & economic well being of many countries of many host citizens & tourist alike. However, there are many challenges when growing Tourism Industry within host destinations.

With reference to academic literature, provide an in-depth critical assessment of two such challenge. Essay should focus on challenge rather than specific country. Although named developing countries could be used in examples to support the discussion.

The student is required to select the challenges from the lecture themes. As such, select ANY two of the following:

• Leakage
• Water Issue
• Displacement
• Overtourism
• Crisis

Students are required to follow the given guidelines:

• Cover Page
• Introduction to essay
• Introduction to tourism Industry
• Introduction to your challenge
• Critical analysis of your challenge
• Conclusion
• Reference

Marking Criteria

Addresses and interprets the question – 30 Marks

The essay makes an interpretation of the question, and in relation to this develops a coherent and connected line of argument. The essay sticks to the point. Instructions in the question are carried out. Grammar and Presentation.

Knowledge/Content – 70 Marks

Concepts, theories, facts, examples and research evidence are relevant and support the arguments and interpretation. Acknowledgement of sources, citation and referencing.

The work follows a logical structure that supports the development of an appropriate subject-based rational argument. It is apparent that the student possesses a clear understanding of the principles of evidence based decision-making and academic criticality.

A minimum of 15 academic references