The Internet (graded)As most of you been doing so far, be sure to post elaborately and include research where appropriate. Remember that solid and elaborate posts will get you closer to full credit in the threaded discussions.To start this week’s discussion – thoughtfully discuss the advantages and the disadvantages provided to hotels by the Internet. For starters, discuss how the Internet affects the traditional role of travel agents.Competitve Forces (graded)In this discussion thread, let’s begin by discussing the various competitive forces in the hospitality industry, especially in the lodging industry. Let’s begin with the fragmented markets:How is the lodging industry perceived to be a fragmented market?As most of you been doing so far, be sure to post elaborately and include research where appropriate. Remember that solid and elaborate posts will get you closer to full credit in the threaded discussions.I look forward to another great discussion!As most of you been doing so far, be sure to post elaborately and include research where appropriate. Remember that solid and elaborate posts will get you closer to full credit in the threaded discussions.To start this week’s discussion – thoughtfully discuss the advantages and the disadvantages provided to hotels by the Internet. For starters, discuss how the Internet affects the traditional role of travel agents.In this discussion thread, let’s begin by discussing the various competitive forces in the hospitality industry, especially in the lodging industry. Let’s begin with the fragmented markets:How is the lodging industry perceived to be a fragmented market?As most of you been doing so far, be sure to post elaborately and include research where appropriate. Remember that solid and elaborate posts will get you closer to full credit in the threaded discussions.I look forward to another great discussion!