Identify recreation and leisure programs and events.
Identification should include
- health and fitness interests
- sightseeing tours
- cultural exchanges
- educational and aesthetic experiences
- dining
- shopping
- sporting events
- specific personal interests
- civic/philanthropic events
- corporate retreats/team building
- conferences
- event venues
- amusements
- student and youth travel.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What kinds of local attractions would have an influence on a facility?
- Why should a facility promote local places of interest?
- What are local recreation and leisure programs?
- How do recreation and leisure programs and events benefit from other hospitality businesses and vice versa?
Communication
- How can the facility best advertise local attractions and recreation opportunities?
- How can the facility use customer feedback to promote local attractions?
- What communication strategies are used to advertise sporting events?
Leadership
- How can leaders work with local attractions and recreation opportunities to ensure a good experience for guests?
Management
- What special promotions could management use to tie local attractions and recreation opportunities to the facility?
- If the facility does not have a restaurant facility, what factors should be considered in restaurant recommendations?