justification report

Date: Month Day, Year

To: Lori Slobodian, Front Office Manager

From: Student Name, Position

Subject: Write subject line here

Introduction/Purpose of Report: Talking Heading (this is a description of the content that follows)

Do not start your report with the phrase: I am writing this report because…

Your introduction will include an explanation of why you are writing the report. Explain (summarize) the purpose of a familiarization tour and how the information gathered on the tour will used by the Front Desk Staff. Explain how you collected the information. (Explain how you researched different places.)

Make your recommendation (As you are sure your boss will support your choice - see page 170 in text) Make a logical and reasonable explanation about why the place you are recommending is appropriate. In other words, explain how you have solved the problem by making this recommendation. This information will also come from your discussions in your meeting.

Attraction Options: Attractions One and Two -Your choice and the recommendation from the meeting. (If your choice is the one selected in the meeting use another attraction discussed in the meeting)

Compare the attractions

1. Description of the attractions and the main activities.

2. Market Match: Why would this appeal to our guests?

3. Admission costs (must be applicable/related to guest type.) Do not simply list admission costs for all groups.

4. Hours of Operation (Discuss why is this important?)

5. Distance from 100 Pioneer Boulevard and how do they get there?

Recommendation: Talking Heading

1. Conclude with explaining why it is important that front office staff be familiar with Winnipeg. In other words, what will happen if they are not familiar with the attractions in Winnipeg?

1. Identify the market segment we are serving with the familiarization tour.

1. Re-state your recommendation.

Make sure to properly source information.