Summary This report presents information on the catering, food and beverage sectors in the tourism industry. As everyone knows, the modern era is an era of globalization and this sector attracts tourists.1.0 IntroductionAustralia is one of the most developed and industrialized countries in the world and is supported by various industries. One of Australia's industry sectors is food, beverage and restaurants. (Apted 2006)1.1ScopeFood, beverage and catering is the most important business in this modern era. Among the tourism industry, it is one of the most important industries that contribute very significantly to the Australian economy. 1.2 Limitations This report is limited only to the food beverage and food service industry, its basic functions, challenges, strategies and potential opportunities. The word limit is one thousand.1.3 AuthorizationThis report is authorized by Gayle Mayes, Tourism, Recreation and Event Management Course Coordinator (TSM102). This sector provides information on the food/drink/catering industry in the tourism sector. Contents 1.0 Introduction 31.1 Scope 31.2 Limitations 31.3 Authorization 32.0 Sector definition 52.1 Sub-sector 53.0 Basic function 53.1 Sector 53.2 Sub-sector 54.0 Organizational structure 54.1 Sector 54.2 Sub-sector 65.0 Size and scale 65.1 Sector 65.2 Sub-sector 66.0 77.0 Implementation Strategy 78.0 Potential Opportunities 79.0 Conclusions .810.0 Recommendations 811.0 Appendices………………………………………………………………………………… ………… …………………………………………912.0 References……………………………………………………………………… …………… ……………………………………………….10...... middle of paper ......p://www.docstoc.com/docs/103288950/Packaged -Foods-in-Australia. Last accessed May 20, 2014.7. IBIS World. (2008). Retail of fresh meat, fish and poultry in Australia. Available: http://www.yooyahcloud.com/SEAFOODCOOPERATIVERESEARCHCENTRE/D65GP/Fresh_meat_fish_and_Poultry_Retailing_in_Australi_G5121_Report.pdf Last accessed 17 May 2014.8. KPMG. (2010). Australian Food and Grocery Council STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2010. Available at: www.afgc.org.au/...../7-general-publication.html?....state of the industrial. Last accessed May 15, 2014. .http://globaledge.msu.edu/indutries/food-and-beverage/memohttp://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source= web&cd=1&ved=0CCoQFjAA&url=http %3A%2F%2Faha.org.au%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F04%2FPWC-Hotel-Industry-Report-20092.pdf&ei=rpt4U6qPOIOklQWtu4CQCQ&usg=AFQjCNHPY0NZPFHsyXI0 frGDyEfiZf_e9A