Foreward | |
Preface | |
Resorts: An Introduction | |
Introduction | |
History of Resorts | |
Types of Resorts | |
Industry Trends | |
Summary | |
Endnotes | |
Mountain-Based Resorts: The Impact of Development on Operations | |
Introduction | |
The Development Process | |
Desirable Sites | |
General Design Guidelines | |
Capacity | |
Ski Runs | |
Ski Lift Networks | |
Base Area | |
Other Winter Sport Activities | |
Sustainable Development | |
Mountain Resort Maturation Cycle | |
Summary | |
Endnotes | |
Mountain-Based Resorts: Managing the Operation | |
Introduction | |
History of Skiing | |
Economics | |
Size | |
Visits | |
Demographics | |
Skiographics | |
Trip Characteristics | |
Snowboarders | |
Snowtubing | |
Economic Feasibility | |
Analyzing Financial Statements | |
Operating Characteristics | |
Balance Sheet | |
Income Statement | |
Critical Ratios | |
Summer in the Mountains | |
Summary | |
Endnotes | |
Beach Resorts: The Impact of Development on Operations | |
Introduction | |
Beach Resorts | |
The Development Process | |
Marinas | |
General Design Principles | |
Summary | |
Endnotes | |
Beach Resorts: Managing the Operation | |
Beach Resorts | |
Profile of the Beach Resort Guest | |
Managing the Resource | |
Destination Resort Marinas | |
Boaters | |
Managing the Operation | |
Summary | |
Endnotes | |
Golf/Tennis-Based Resorts: The Impact of Development on Operations | |
Introduction | |
General Guidelines | |
Planning and Development | |
Golf Course Types | |
Nines | |
Design Principles | |
Tennis | |
Summary | |
Endnotes | |
Golf/Tennis-Based Resorts: Managing the Operation | |
Golfers | |
Market Segments | |
Operating Characteristics | |
Tournaments and Events | |
Pro Shop | |
Golf Cart Fleet | |
Use of Technology | |
Endnotes | |
Resort Operations: The Importance of Recreational Amenities | |
Introduction | |
The Development Process | |
Developing an Amenity Strategy | |
Community Management Structures | |
Organizations | |
Management and Operations | |
Summary | |
Endnotes | |
The Uniqueness of Timeshares Resort Operations | |
Introduction | |
Timeshare Guests/Owners | |
Marketing | |
Operations | |
Reservations and the Front Desk | |
Housekeeping | |
Maintenance and Engineering | |
Finance and Accounting | |
Endnotes | |
Resort Operations: The Importance of Guest Activities | |
Introduction | |
Guests? Needs | |
Defining Goals and Objectives | |
Program Areas | |
Program Planning | |
Program Evaluation | |
Summary | |
Endnotes | |
Resort Operations: The Importance of Retail | |
Tourist Shopping | |
Resort Retail | |
Layout and Design | |
Merchandising | |
Getting Your Message Noticed | |
Operations | |
Customer Segments | |
Profit Ratios | |
Endnotes | |
Spas, Pools, and Indoor Waterparks | |
Introduction | |
Development of Spas | |
Layout and Design | |
Treatments | |
Water Therapy | |
Client Preparation | |
Room Setup: Wet Rooms | |
Room Setup: Dry Rooms | |
Combinations | |
Marketing | |
Trends | |
Swimming pools | |
Waterparks | |
Summary | |
Endnotes | |
Renaissance ClubSport: The Concept of the Upscale Hotel/Health Club Unification | |
Specialty Resorts | |
Introduction | |
Nature-Based | |
Ecotourism | |
Ecolodges | |
Adventure Tourism | |
Adventure Travel in America | |
Summary | |
Endnotes | |
Cruise Ships: Floating Resorts | |
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