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Details	A viable and sustainable nature tourism program requires a network of quality hospitality services. To achieve this, it is essential that various sectors of the community understand and buy into the overall concept of the program. Students will identify the various stakeholders and conduct situational and market analyses. A community growth or business plan will be developed that will allow current stakeholders to assess the value of participating in the program. Hospitality support areas and the projected labor resources needed will be identified. Emphasis will be on the importance of specialized staff training and continual improvement objectives as a tool for success in the very competitive business of tourism and hospitality. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (On demand)