English in Tourism Industry

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What is the title of the 2008 conference proceedings where Huang discussed English curriculum planning for hospitality?

Proceedings of 2008 International Conference of Applied Foreign Languages

What is the focus of the 1992 book 'English for Specific Purposes: A learning centered approach'?

Teaching English for specific purposes

According to Louhiala-Salminen (1996), what is the gap in business communication classrooms?

Disconnection between the classroom and reality

What is the focus of Jing's 2010 study on integrated teaching of English speaking?

Students planning to work in tourism business in Greater Mekong Sub-region area

What is the title of the journal where Kuppan's 2008 dissertation was published?

Dissertation Abstracts International

What is the title of the 2012 article by Shieh on hotel employees' perception of their workplace English use?

Hotel employees' perception on their workplace English use

What is the focus of Simion's 2012 article on the importance of teaching English in the field of tourism?

In universities

What is the focus of Suprayogi and Budi Eko's 2020 study on the implementation of virtual exhibition project?

In English for tourism class for university students

What is the title of the journal where Husain et al.'s 2021 article on the contribution of English language mastery towards sustainable tourism was published?

Journal of Universal Community Empowerment Provision

What is the title of the 2007 article by Tipmontree?

Not specified

Study Notes

The Importance of English in Tourism Industry

  • English is a primary requirement in the tourism industry, as it is the main medium of communication used globally.
  • The development of tourism relies heavily on the ability of tourism workers to communicate effectively in English.

The Role of English in Tourism Development

  • English is essential for promoting local wisdom and natural potency on an international scale.
  • Good communication facilities using English are needed to promote natural wealth and attractions.
  • English is a link language that connects different languages and cultures in the world of tourism.

The Economic Benefits of Tourism

  • Tourism is a significant contributor to the local economy, providing income and reducing unemployment.
  • The development of tourism can lead to an increase in the quality of the tourism industry and the growth of the local economy.
  • The efforts of supporting the local economy also support the national economy.

The Benefits of English Language Mastery

  • English language mastery can improve the quality of service provided by tourism workers.
  • Good English skills are essential for communication in the tourism industry, including telephoning, informing, suggesting, directing, and inquiring.
  • Many tourism workers are aware of the importance of English, but there are still many who are unable to communicate well.

Efforts to Improve English Language Training

  • English courses are being conducted in the workplace and outside the workplace to improve the English skills of tourism workers.
  • However, the results are not optimal due to the limited learning time for workers.
  • There is a need to improve English language training in tourism institutions to produce more professional workers.

Exploring the significance of English language in the tourism industry and its impact on the community's economy through semi-structured interviews and open-ended questionnaires.

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