Visitors Bureau – Economic Impact of Tourism in Massachusetts Regions
Introduction
Tourism plays a crucial role in Massachusetts’ economy. As future professionals in hospitality and tourism management, students must understand tourism’s economic significance and its impact on local communities. In this assignment, students will explore visitor bureaus in Massachusetts, gather information, and analyze economic data related to tourism. Click hereLinks to an external site. to find Visitors Bureaus.
Task Overview
Research Visitors Bureaus: Students should identify visitors bureaus or tourism organizations in different regions of Massachusetts. These bureaus serve as valuable resources for understanding local tourism trends, visitor demographics, and economic impact.
Contact the Visitors Bureaus: Students should contact these visitor bureaus via email, phone, or official websites. They can introduce themselves as students studying tourism management and request information related to tourism’s economic impact in their respective regions.
Collect Data and Statistics: Students should gather relevant data and statistics provided by the visitor bureaus. This may include information on visitor spending, job creation, tax revenue, and other economic indicators.
Analyze and Report: Based on the collected data, students should prepare a report that highlights the economic impact of tourism in Massachusetts. They can compare different regions, identify trends, and discuss tourism-related activities.
Key Questions to Explore
Students can consider the following questions during their research and analysis:
Visitor Spending: How much do tourists spend in that Massachusetts region annually? What are the major spending categories (accommodations, dining, attractions, etc.)?
Job Creation: How many jobs are directly or indirectly supported by tourism? What types of jobs are prevalent in the industry?
Tax Contributions: How does tourism contribute to state and local tax revenues? What are the tax multipliers associated with visitor spending?
Visitor Demographics: Who are the primary visitors (domestic vs. international)? What regions do they come from, and what are their travel preferences?
Impact on Local Businesses: How does tourism benefit local businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, and attractions?
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Expectations
✔️ 1-3 pages. Single or double space is fine.
✔️ Preferably Times New Roman (12) format.
✔️ Charts, figures, and pictures are a plus.
✔️ Submit on the Canvas. No email.
✔️ ONLY word format (no pdf or others).
✔️ Add citation.
