2. z
INTRODUCTION
A RESORT is a self-contained commercial establishment
that tries to provide most of a vacationer's wants, such as food,
drink, lodging, sports, entertainment, and shopping, on the
premises.
The term RESORT may be used for a hotel property that
provides an array of amenities, typically including
entertainment and recreational activities.
A RESORT can also be defined as a place that is
frequented for holidays or recreation or for a particular
purpose.
Eg :Aseaside Resort ,Ahealth Resort
3. z HISTOR
Y
ROMAN EMPIRE :
BATHS
The origin of resorts
can be traced back to
the second
century B.C. to the
public baths of
Rome.
The first baths were
small, modest and
separated the
genders. Eventually,
the baths became
larger, more
elaborate and were
opened to both men
and women.
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H
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S
T
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Y
ROMAN EMPIRE
: BATHS
Most baths were free,
but few had small
entrance fees.
Baths were much like
resorts of today because of
all the amenities offered at
their location.
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ROMAN EMPIRE : BATHS
• Greeks associated these Hot
Springs with the gods and built
sacred wells and alters on this site
As the Roman Empire
expanded most baths
were built or located
on sites with mineral
hot springs.
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EUROPE
: MASS
FOLLOW
CLASS
The first noteworthy resort area was
developed in Belgium in 1326 in a
town now called Spa.
An ironmaster, named Colin le Loup,
was cured of a long- term illness
when he bathed in the iron-rich waters
near Liege.
He opened a shelter there and the
town surged in popularity.
Spa means Fountain.
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EUROPE : MASS FOLLOW
CLASS
The popularity of spas and
resorts in England is a result
of King Charles II visiting
trendy hot spots in the
1600s.
Many English spas are
unique because they have
gambling and dancing.
Spas also became popular
because of the medical
benefits that were attributed
to them such as waters that
were rich in certain minerals
and could cure ailments.
The Swiss resort industry
was developed in the 1800s
to aid the need of private
resort facilities for more
prosperous people.
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EUROPE : MASS FOLLOW CLASS
At the time, travel was not simple. People who travelled to resorts stayed
for long periods of time – up to two months to get the best value for their
travel expenses
Hotel Baur au Lac, built in Zurich, was the first resort to utilize the value
of a scenic view.
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EUROPE : MASS FOLLOW CLASS
Resort facilities being
built to accommodate a
guest better than your
average inn.
At first, Switzerland
resorts were seen as
summer places, but
soon skiing became
popular as well as
gambling.
10. z
NORTH AMERICA :
SPAS
Like Europe, North
American hotels were
developed around spas in
the late 1800s.
The first resorts were
built first in the east in
Virginia, New York and
West Virginia. Shortly
after, seaside resorts
became popular
The first luxury
resort was built in
1829 in Boston. It
was called the
Tremont House.
11. z ASIAN RESORT
CHINESE MOUNTAIN
RESORT
Predate those of
Europe.
Not for public access -
resorts were
built by Emperors for
their family and
associates.
These Resorts were
used as spiritual and
recuperative retreats
and venues.
• Basic construction follows the
principles of Feng Shui.
12. z
ASIAN
RESORT
MOUNTAIN RESORT OF
CHENGDE
Built between 1703 and
1792 during the Qing Dynasty,
the Mountain Resort took 89
years to complete.
It covers a total area of 5.9
sq.kms.
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ASIAN RESORT
MOUNTAIN RESORT OF CHENGDE
Located northeast of Beijing was once the largest royal summer
residence of the Emperors of the Qing Dynasty.
The resort was used for relaxation and for the political
affairs thereby becoming “China’s second political centre”.
14. z
ASIAN RESORT
MOUNTAIN RESORT OF CHENGDE
• The Resort has main two parts:
• Palaces
• Gardens : lake, plains and mountains
• Its layout became a pattern still used by resorts to this day.
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ASIAN RESORT
THAI BEACH RESORT
Hua Hin, the oldest beach resort in Thailand became a summer
place for King Rama VII’s reign.
The construction of the railway station in Hua Hin made it possible
for the place to be accessible.
After World war I , the destination was transformed into a resort
town and became a favourite destination of Thai High Society..
17. z
Types of Resorts
By Designation:
Spa Resort Golf Resort Ski Resort
Guest
Resort
Diving
Resort
Fishing
Resort
Marina
Resort
Casino
Resort
Conference
Resort
Camp-Site Eco Resort
Theme Park
Resort
18. z
Types Of Resorts
By Size:
Mega-resort
Characterized by size of property and size of
investment that reaches billions of dollars.
3,000 rooms with multiple golf courses and
other recreational facilities.
Their size requires the entire property to be
zoned into smaller geographical areas
19. z
Types of Resorts
By Size:
Boutique resort
Characterized by a
smaller level of
development
100-200 room size.
Despite their size, they
can be very lucrative
investments especially
those that are
classified as luxury
botique resorts. (Villa
Feltrinelli by Lake
Garda)
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Types of Resort
By Form of
Ownership:
Conventional
Syndicate
Interval/timeshare
Condo resort
Vacation club
Luxury destination
club
By
Location: Urban resort
Beach or seaside resort
Lake resort
Mountain resort
Island resort
Desert resort
Tropical rainforest resort
(sensitive and restrictive)
Farm-related
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Types of Resorts
Others:
All – Inclusive Resort
Mixed – Use Resort
Themed/ Fantasy Resort
Floating (Cruise Ships)
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All Inclusive
Total vacation
packages that
includes
transportation to and
from the resort.
Based on the model
created by Club
Med
All inclusive resorts
can be found in
Mexico, Carribean,
Bahamas and
Bermuda.
Popular with families
because of the
convenience it
provides.
Costs in this type
are all upfront- no
hidden charges.
More profitable to
sell for TMC’s.
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Mixed Use
“A real estate project with planned integration of
some combination of retail, office, residential, hotel,
recreation or other functions. It is pedestrian
oriented and contains elements of a live-work-play
environment. It maximizes spaced usage and has
amenities and architectural expression and tends to
mitigate traffic and sprawl.”
THESE HAVE HOTELS
THAT SERVE AS THE
CENTER PIECE OF A
CUSTOMER FRIENDLY
LEISURE WORK
ENVIRONMENT.
ATTRACTS OFFICES,
SHOPPER TRAFFIC
FOR RETAIL STORES,
BUYERS FOR
TIMESHARES, PLAYERS
FOR RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES AND
OTHERS FOR
PURPOSES BEYOND
THE HOTEL’S OWN
PURPOSE.
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Themed
Resorts
Can take many forms but
limited by human
imagination.
Can be based on different
shows, ideas and themes.
Storyline resorts are
classified under this type.
Astory is created
which is used as the
theme of the entire
resort as it is
developed.
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Floating
Resorts
Includes Cruise Ships,
Casino Riverboats or
structures over water
that are moored or
otherwise attached to
land.
Most current cruise
ships are floating resorts
in the truest sense
boasting stacked towers
of facilities and
accommodations.
