Final Project: The Plan for a Dream Vacation The destination I have chosen is Manhattan New York! Final Project Overview and Timeline Final Project Overview Throughout this course, you will explore the travel and tourism industry, including a history of the industry, its sectors, travel marketing, vacation destinations, sustainability of tourist areas, the government’s role in the industry, ecotourism, and careers within the industry. In the final project for this course, you play the role of a travel agent. As the travel agent for a target group of your choice, research a destination, modes of travel, tourist attractions, and planned activities for the group. Over the past 8 weeks, you have learned about the different sectors of travel and tourism, and have become familiar with the variety of destinations and activities in which travelers can participate. For this assignment, assume the role of a travel agent and plan a dream vacation for your target group. • Resources: Appendix A and Travel and Tourism: An Industry Primer • Due Date: Day 7 [Individual forum] • Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word, APA-formatted paper promoting the plans for your target group’s dream vacation. Include the following in your paper: o A brief description of your target group: • Motive for traveling (See Table 3.1, p. 67.) • Age group (See Table 3.2, p. 69.) • Household income (See Table 3.3, p. 71.) • Lifestyle dimension (See Table 3.4, p. 76.) • Psychographics (See Table 3.5, p. 81.) o The dream vacation destination and how it relates to the target group’s characteristics, as well as to the elements of Table 15.1, on p. 378 of the text. o Possible challenges with the dream vacation destination: • The government’s role—How does the government impact the tourism industry of your destination? Provide both positive and negative impacts. Refer to applicable Web sites on p. 476 of the text to help you with your response. • Sustainability issues—Should tourist activities be rationed or limited to help conserve the area? Refer to applicable Web sites on p. 128 of the text to help you with your response. • Societal issues—Are there any challenges with the area’s people or culture? Are they friendly? Do you think they welcome tourists? Why or why not? Refer to applicable Web sites on pp. 405-407 of the text to help you with your response. o The types of activities and attractions scheduled: • Will a gaming activity be included? Why or why not? • Explain why you choose particular activities for your target group. • Include at least one activity related to ecotourism. • Explain the difference between the ecotourist activity and another activity planned. o The mode(s) of transportation you plan to employ. Describe how the target group arrives at their destination, and to scheduled activities. Explain why this mode of transportation is preferable to others. o The target group decides to use you to plan their dream vacation instead of an online travel Web site. What are some advantages for the target group in doing this? Will you set them up with a tour operator or guide for any of their activities? Why or why not? • Post your paper as an attachment.