2150 Word count Essay
State ：(Missouri)，choose one convention city in Missouri!
Project I Individual Assignment
Using reference materials research a convention city located in the state that you were assigned. All work must be word-processed, essay format with subject headings, MLA formatted works cited, and double-spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman unless otherwise noted. ** The more details and description the better the grade. Points will be deducted for spelling, grammatical errors, and punctuation. No binders. Projects are to be turned in on the due date and stapled. Points will be deducted for projects which aren’t formatted appropriately. Projects will not be accepted late.
Destination Research Please research the following areas to get to know this city. Much of this information can be obtained from the city’s Convention & Visitors’ Bureau. Go to their website first. You may decide to make a list of questions and call the CVB to interview someone there to obtain the answers. Cite this as an interview in your Works Cited.
Lodging Overview (4 paragraphs)
The lodging section can be segmented into categories such as location, size price services and facilities. Total numbers of hotels and rooms in each hotel. (Do not go to specific) Think ranges/broad strokes. See project sheet.
Food & Beverage (2 paragraphs)
What is the food scene like in your city? (Not specific restaurants.)Address cuisine that your city may be known for. Any ethnic areas? *口味，菜式*
Economics (3 paragraphs)
Taxes – Rooms & Meals and Sales Tax (DO NOT include income tax)
Who comes to this city and why? What are the economic impacts of tourism coming to this destination? Economic impacts include how many visitors to the area and the revenue which is generated by tourism. When is the city’s peak meeting season? Shoulder Season? Slow Season? (Be specific by stating the months: Ex: Peak May-August).
Historical Aspects (3 paragraphs)
Highlight and address historical significance in the city.
Transportation (4 paragraphs)
Describe interstate system(highway), public transportation (bus, rail, subways, ferry service etc.) ex: how big is the airport? Total # of planes. How many airplanes leave one day?
Convention /Civic Center (3 paragraphs)
Fully describe the convention center(s)/ Civic Center(s) square feet,location,rooms, DETAILS
Citywide Conventions (List and briefly describe the top 5 major ones)– Have they held citywide conventions before? What were they and how many people attended? Time of year and number of attendees. (5 short paragraphs)
Special Events (List and briefly describe the top 5 major ones)– annual events – Food Festivals, Flower Shows, Car Shows, etc. Describe the event. Address the time of year and number of attendees. （5 short paragraphs）
Available Entertainment & Attraction (List and briefly describe the top 5 major ones) （5 short paragraphs）
Climate (3 paragraphs)
Address the climate/seasons of your state. (Go in details) Rainfall? Temperatures? Snow? etc etc
Appendix
The appendix should also be included for charts, graphs, diagrams, lists etc. etc... This section supports what you wrote, it does not supplement it. (pictures of convention centers, highwat charts and so.on.)