Hospitality Management

Description

Select a project topic from the list below. Additional topics will be considered (and encouraged)
with approval by the instructor. In each topic, feature property or operation that can serve as a
point of reference in your research. You may select multiple topics, but I want to see that you understand the topic applied within the hospitality industry. The property can be in any location,
globally, but must be a functioning business, not fictional.

1. Water conservation in hotels and restaurants. Explain what can be done to conserve water. Give several case examples.
2. Guestroom technologies. Includes smart cards, phone, cable, entertainment and locking systems, room selection and personalization. Give examples and include the technical
   aspects of installation and cost factors.
3. Crisis management planning. Discuss the types of disasters facing hotels and the type
   of planning hotels must do to prepare for, deal with and recover from a crisis situation.
4. Recycling in the hospitality industry: Give examples of how a hospitality property can
   implement a recycling program and include the costs and benefits of such a program.
5. Energy Audit. Investigate the level of energy usage of a hospitality property. Conduct
   an energy audit, describes how to implement an energy conservation program, and include
   the costs and benefits of such a program.
6. Green Certifications. Explain Green Certifications and trends in the hospitality industry. Give examples of hospitality operations who are leading the efforts. Explain the
   future of Green Hotels / Restaurants.
7. ADA and its effects on the hospitality industry. What must properties do to comply
   and what are the costs associated with compliance?
8. New trends in kitchen designs. Include the basics of kitchen design as well as equipment trends. Give several case examples.
9. The concerns and problems with hotel or restaurant renovation. Present several
   cases for a typical renovation process.
10. All other topics approved in advance by the instructor.
    HMD 395 | Section 1006 | Fall 2019
    Formatting and Grading Rubric
    Research Paper: 80 points
    Typed, double spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font, APA formatting. Must include a cover sheet with name, correct section number and research topic. Your name should not be found anywhere else throughout the paper. Points will be deducted for not following these directions clearly.
    This paper will be between 5 - 7 pages, not including your title or reference pages.
    Please submit your paper via Canvas under “Research Paper” (emailed submissions will
    not be accepted).
    Rubric:
    • Followed proper layout /10
    • Free of grammar, punctuation, spelling or citation errors /15
    • Clearly demonstrated research topics & findings /25
    • Research paper stayed on topic /15
    • Referenced venue or facility to support research findings /15
    Sources: 20 points
    Include a minimum of 3 sources. Acceptable references can be found in the periodicals,
    newspapers, books & company literature (Wikipedia is not an acceptable source). Make
    reference to the article findings in your paper. Cite all references properly using APA formatting.
    For assistance with writing and/or properly citing references, please visit the UNLV Writing
    Center, or view the APA handouts at http://writingcenter.unlv.edu/writingtips.
    • Cited at least 3 sources in a research paper using APA formatting /10
    • Proper use and citation of sources /10
    Total /100