Course Textbook 
Cook, R. A., Hsu, C. H., & Marqua, J. J. (2014). Tourism: The business of hospitality and travel (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. 

Please list your reference after each question. 

1. What is it that sets some large urban areas apart from others and makes them stand out as special tourist destinations? 
Your essay response must be a minimum of 500 words in length, not counting references listed at the end or repeating of the question. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations, and be cited per APA guidelines. 

2. Why are tourist destinations attempting to attract more visitors outside of prime seasons? 
Your essay response must be a minimum of 500 words in length, not counting references listed at the end or repeating of the question. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations, and be cited per APA guidelines.