Destination Hospitality Audit Report

College of Tourism and Arts

Assessment Cover Sheet – Individual

Student Name: Stephanie Bailey

Student Number: G00296201

Programme: BA Hotel and Catering Management

Year: Four

Module: Marketing Management 1 Module CRN: 45788

Lecturer John Carty

Assignment Title: Destination Hospitality Audit

No. of Pages (excl. cover): 5

Word Count: 2202

Due Date: 5-10-2015

Date Submitted: 5-10-2015

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Overview of the destination

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