Instructions:
1. Select one country that you want to investigate for your ISU.
2. You have been promoted in your job, and you are now the new Minister of Tourism
for your country. You are responsible for becoming a travel & tourism expert for your
country.
Plan to consult a variety of sources for your topic. Examples include:
● Newspapers
● News magazines
● Internet sites
● Television shows
● Personal interviews
● Non-fiction books
Collect a variety of information (e.g., articles, editorials, political cartoons, graphics,
images, statistics etc.) during your research.
3. Expectations – Portfolio:
a) 5 pieces of written work that you will hand in:
● Understanding Travel and Tourism in Your Country
● Tourism and the Economy in Your Country
● Tourism and Culture in Your Country
● Tourism and the Environment in Your Country
● Tourism and the Socio-Economics in Your Country
● A bibliography citing the sources that you have used (Either MLA or
APA, whichever you prefer)
Portfolio Item #1: Understanding Travel and Tourism in Your Country
1. Using the two graphic organizers, on the following pages, create a preliminary
itinerary plan for the report. Make sure you fill out every single box in these two
organizers (Appendix A & B).
2. Write a rationale explaining why people should visit your country (250-350 words).
3. Include maps of your region (political, transportation routes, cultural and physical
attractions maps)
4. Include images of attractions and key historical/cultural/environmental sites.
a. include brief description
5. Create a Reference List for materials and information used – source information of
resources used.
Portfolio Item #2: Tourism and the Economy in Your Country
1. List and describe the economic benefits of tourism in your region. You should
include souvenirs, attractions, accommodations, transportation, and jobs.
2. Describe any economic disparities that exist because of the impact of tourism
(250-350 words).
a. social differences that emerge as a result of the tourism industry
3. Create a Reference List for materials and information used – source information of
resources used.
Portfolio Item #3: Tourism and Culture in Your Country
1. Research the cultural components of your region (e.g. language, food, religion(s),
dress, customs, the arts, and values)
2. Explain how cultural festivals or special holidays might affect the values of your
chosen region (125-175 words).
3. Explain why you think it is important to respect the cultural differences and
religious differences in your region (125-175 words).
4. Create a Reference List for materials and information used – source information of
resources used.
Portfolio Item #4: Tourism and the Natural Environment in Your Country
1. List any sensitive natural/environmental areas in your region and add these to your
maps.
2. Describe how travellers can reduce their damage to these sensitive areas (250-350
words).
3. Create a Reference List for materials and information used – source information of
resources used.
Portfolio Item #5: Tourism and the Socio-Economics in Your Country
1. List and describe jobs and careers that are created due to tourism in your country.
a. 10 jobs or careers would be sufficient
2. Make a prediction about what the future travel and tourism industry might look like
in your region (125-175 words).
a. How do you think the tourist industry will bounce back after the
COVID19 pandemic concludes?
3. Include in your report a safety assessment for tourists in your region (125-175
words).
a. is the country dangerous in any way? What types of things should I be
mindful of if I travel there?
4. Create a Reference List for materials and information used – source information of
resources used.
