The Contemporary Hospitality Industry

The Purpose of this assignment is to gain an understanding of the nature and diversity of hospitality and its constituent industries, including the range of job roles and employment possibilities.

There are four learning outcomes to this unit:

1. Understand the current structure of the hospitality industry
2. Understand staffing in the hospitality industry
3. Understand recent developments affecting hospitality
4. Be able to recognise potentials trends and developments in hospitality
The brief will be a formal report which will describe the current state of the hospitality industry then develop an analysis of trends affecting the industry.

To succeed in this unit, you are required follow the assessment criteria.
Your report should demonstrate your understanding of how your research links coherently to these aspects of the Contemporary Hospitality Industry. Your assignment should include evidence of your research with references. This includes linking research coherently to your writing and using referencing (Harvard model), such as bibliography, citing and quotes.

Word count:

2000-2500 for task A.
1000-1500 for task B

Task A Research report describing the hospitality industry
Carry out research into the Contemporary Hospitality Industry. Using your research, produce a written report of your findings which should includes:
a) An analysis of the structure of the hospitality industry (ref. 1.1, 1.2)
b) A review of the organisations and professional bodies in the hospitality industry (ref. 1.3)
c) An evaluation of the staffing structure and their responsibilities (ref. 2.1, 2.2)
d) An analysis of the current image of the industry (ref. 3.2)
Task B Review of recent development
Provide a written account demonstrating your understanding of the changes affecting the Contemporary Hospitality Industry. It should provide an insight on the:
a) Variety of issues affecting the industry (ref. 3.1)
b) Justification and critical analysis for future trends (ref. 4.1, 4.2)
Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Grading Criteria
Learning Outcomes on successful completion of this unit a learner will: Assessment Criteria for pass:
the learner can:
LO1 Understand the current structure of the hospitality industry.
1.1 analyse the current scale, scope and diversity of the hospitality industry

1.2 discuss the organisational structure of different
hospitality organisations

1.3 assess the role of hospitality related organisations and professional bodies
LO2 Understand staffing in the hospitality industry
2.1 assess the staffing requirements of different hospitality industries
2.2 discuss the roles, responsibilities and qualification
requirements for hospitality staff
LO3 Understand recent developments affecting hospitality
3.1 analyse operational, managerial and legislative issues resulting from recent developments affecting the hospitality industry

3.2 discuss the current image of the hospitality industry
LO4 Be able to recognise potential trends and developments in hospitality
4.1 present justified predictions for potential trends and developments in hospitality

4.2 produce an impact analysis for the predicted trends and developments

Merit Descriptors Assessment Criteria for Merit the learner can:

M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions. • effective judgements have been made
• complex problems with more than one variable have been explored
• an effective approach to study and research has been applied

M2 Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques • relevant theories and techniques have been applied
• a range of methods and techniques have been applied
• a range of sources of information has been used
• the selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified
• the design of methods/techniques has been justified
• complex information/data has been synthesised and processed appropriate learning methods/techniques have been applied
M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings • the appropriate structure and approach has been used
• coherent, logical development of principles/concepts for the intended audience
• a range of methods of presentation have been used and
• technical language has been accurately used
• communication has taken place in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
• The communication is appropriate for familiar and unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have been used.

Distinction Descriptors Assessment Criteria for distinction the learner can

D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions • conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified
• the validity of results has been evaluated using defined criteria
• self-criticism of approach has taken place
• realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success

D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities • autonomy/independence has been demonstrated
• substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised
• activities have been managed
• the unforeseen has been accommodated
• the importance of interdependence has been recognised and achieved

D3 Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking • ideas have been generated and decisions taken
• self-evaluation has taken place
• convergent and lateral thinking have been applied
• problems have been solved
• innovation and creative thought have been applied
• receptiveness to new ideas is evident
• effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar contexts

PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET AN AMAZING DISCOUNT 🙂