Answer the following questions with at least one paragraph. Ensure that you answer each question thoroughly with a minimum of one paragraph and cite your sources.

1. Why is social media important to hotels, and what are the financial benefits?

2. How does a hotel manager having Hootsuite and google certifications help the company? Which departments would benefit the most from this certification?

3. Search and find jobs in the hospitality industry that require or would benefit from having any of these certifications.

4. How can these applications benefit marketing and sales for a hotel and restaurant's overall image?

5. Research all possible positions in a large hotel or resort setting. Describe each role's responsibilities and average salary.

6. Describe a technology used to support reservations, inventory, property management, customer service, dinner reservations, and forecasting.

7. Research new and upcoming technology for the hotel and restaurant industry describe one that you feel will benefit the industry