According to your text, Canada refers to tourism as a sector or an industry, which is part of the national economy. For our purposes, this course discusses the tourism sector based on eight component

According to your text, Canada refers to tourism as a sector or an industry, which is part of the national economy.  For our purposes, this course discusses the tourism sector based on eight components: transportation, accommodations, food and beverage, attractions, adventure tourism and outdoor recreation, events, travel services, and tourism services.

The nature of travel is changing and a visit to a travel agent is not always necessary. It is now possible to book and plan and entire trip using only Internet resources. Let’s try it (hypothetically). Pick a city you have never visited but would love to visit for a 3 day trip. Using sources from the Internet:

1. Considering the components of tourism as outlined in your course text plan all of the aspects of your trip. For example:
   • What mode of transportation might you use to get there?
   • Choose a high end (i.e. expensive) hotel for a 3 day stay. How much will it cost?
   • Choose 3 different restaurants to eat in. Did their websites help you make your decision? Why?
   • Choose 2 attractions to visit and give a brief description of each one.
   • Find one of the city’s upcoming events and provide a brief description of it.
   • If you were looking for some outdoor recreation, what is available in or nearby the city that would provide you with exercise?
2. How does the city use the Internet to sell itself?