****VAL- HOTEL/RESORT & ACCOM. MGT. THM-307**** UP TO 10/26/2025- ***** IMPORTANT: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL WORK IS AUTHENTIC- DO NOT USE AI/ PLAGERISE AS THE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE RUN THROUGH T

 ****VAL- HOTEL/RESORT & ACCOM. MGT. THM-307****

UP TO 10/26/2025-

***** IMPORTANT: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL WORK IS AUTHENTIC- DO NOT USE AI/ PLAGERISE AS THE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE RUN THROUGH TURN IT IN!!!!!***** 

****** THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS 2 PARTS / PLEASE LABEL EACH PART SEPARATELY WITH REFERENCES WHEN COMPLETED******

PART 1- Module 1 – DISCUSSION

Lodging Operations & Management

After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

1.     Describe nine categories of lodging operation and other possible classification schemes.

2.     Describe five aspects of lodging management that apply to all categories of lodging operations. 

Submission Instructions:

• The essay is to be clear and concise and scholars will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, misspelling, and incorrect APA format.
• Your initial post should be at least 200 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin AND NO AI USAGE IS ACCEPTABLE.

PART 2- Module 1- ASSIGNMENT

Resort Development Plan Phase 1: Front Cover & Proposal

Overview:

Picture this…you are an innovative entrepreneur looking to build a unique resort that will cater to a specific target market. You have an unlimited budget…the focus here is on creativity. Your mission is to develop a comprehensive resort development plan that outlines major resort design decisions, including site drawings/floor plans and other supporting visuals. During the process of creating your plan, you will make a series of decisions based on the standard criteria for classifying hotels and resorts—size, location, levels of service, target markets and ownership/affiliation. For instance, in terms of size, will your resort be high-rise, garden-type, sprawling ranch or timeshare? Where will your resort be located—in the mountains, on an exotic beach or maybe a peaceful lakeside retreat? As far as service, will your resort offer world-class amenities, headliner entertainment, celebrity chefs, or versatile recreation options? These are just some of the aspects you will consider as you visualize your resort concept and layout. The key is to apply the principles learned through your textbook readings and classroom discussions to develop a viable resort development plan.

Project Specifications:

·       Project length: 7 weeks

·       Components

o   Textbook readings

o   Assignments - Each weekly assignment will correspond to a phase of the Resort Development Plan.

o   Lectures - to clarify concepts outlined in the textbook. 

o   5-Phase Resort Development Plan (see Project Outline for content required for each phase.)

Phase 1: Proposal (due this week)

Resort Development Plan Format Requirements:

·       Front Cover: Include name of project, course name/code, your name, date. Be creative in your visual treatment of the front cover as this will boost your presentation grade.

·       Phases: Start each phase on a new page, with phase headings clearly labeled in a larger/bold font.

·       Body Text Size: 10-12 point in a readable font of your choice.

·       Writing Style: This report employs a technical writing format. Use the headings and subheadings provided in each phases' requirements (which can be found in each week's assignment.) Under each heading and subheading, explain concepts in complete sentences, supported by bulleted lists as appropriate.

Module 1 Assignment: Resort Development Plan Project Proposal

Project Proposal Template: LINK BELOW

https://www.mediafire.com/file/4l4wel5bnwehvpz/Last_First_Resort+Development+Plan+Proposal.docx/file

Submission Instructions:

·       The paper is to be clear and concise, and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

·       The paper should be formatted per current APA, citing as necessary, excluding the title, abstract, and references page.

·       This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin.