Assignment: INTERNET EXERCISES
The Internet sites mentioned in this chapter plus some selected additional sites are listed for your convenience on the companion Web site for this book.
ACTIVITY 1
Site Name: Expedia Travel
Background Information: This site features comprehensive destination information, timely and relevant travel news, expert advice, the lowdown on deals, and much more.
Site Name: Travelocity
Background Information: Travelocity, powered by the Sabre system, provides reservations capabilities for over 420 airlines, 40,000 hotels, and more than 50 car rental companies.
Site Name: Orbitz
Background Information: Orbitz is another online agency. It is a major competitor to Expedia and Travelocity.
Exercises 1
1. Describe the features of these three sites.
2. Identify their role in the tourism distribution system.
Exercises 2
Answer the questions for the Case Problem. Length of your response should be at least 275-300 words for this assignment. If applicable, support your answers with sources and cite your source in APA format.
CASE PROBLEM
Many of the states in the United States are experiencing budget problems. A number of legislatures are considering legalizing gaming (gambling). Some states have already done so. As a state representative, you have decided to introduce legislation legalizing gaming to bolster your state's budget. What would be your arguments supporting this bill? What opposition would you expect?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.