History and elements of the resort Flashcards
self contained commercial establishment that provides most of a vacationer’s wants
Resort
defined as a place that is frequented for holidays or for a particular purpose.
Resort
what era was the public bath, small modest, and separated genders?
Roman empire
who associated hot springs w/ gods and built sacred wells?
greeks
where and when was the first noteworthy resort develop and was called spa.
Belgium, in 1326
who is the ironmaster that was cured from long term illness when bathed in the iron-rich waters near Liege.
Colin le Loup
According to Europeans, spa means?
fountain
When was north american hotels developed around spas?
late 1800’s
where was the first resorts were built in north america?
East virginia, new york, west virginia
what was the first luxury resort in 1829 in Boston
Tremont House
what resorts were used as spiritual and recuperative retreats and venues?
Chinese mountain resort
What resort is built between 1703 and 1792 located in northeast of Beijing. and called “China’s second political centre”.
Mountain Resort of Chengde
how many years was mountain resort of chengde were made?
89 years
what was oldest beach resort in Thailand?
Hua Hin
Who was the king in thailand that often visits Hua Hin.
King Rama vii
offers varied food and beverages outlets, specialty sops, meeting or conference facilities and entertainment
Full service
what are the two categories of resort hotel
Self-Contained unit and located near or at natural recreational areas
which category of resort hotel that provides all the recreational facilities for its guests, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, golf courses and horseback riding. Offers American plan (3 full meals)
Self contained unit
which category of resort hotel that locates in near seashores, large lakes, national shrines, parks, or ski slopes or in legalized gambling area. Offers european plan
Located near or at natural recreational areas
use of free time for enjoyment, free time,
leisure
activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another
sports
examples of sports
basketball, golf, frisbee, bowling, table tennis, cycling, sword play, archery, power cruising
activity for enjoyment when one is not working.
recreation
place w/ pleasant environment, provides comfort, healthful relaxation and rest, offering food, sleeping accommodation and recreational facilities to the public for a fee.
Resort
kinds of resorts
beach resort, inland resort, island resort, lakeside or riverside resort, mountain resort
kind or resort along the seashore
Beach resort
kind of resort within town proper or city
inland resort
kind of resort in natural or manmade island
island resort
kind of resort near the bank of a lake or a river.
lakeside or riverside resort
kind of resort near a mountain or hill.
Mountain resort
three types of resort
1.Proximity to primary market
2. Setting and primary amenities
3. Mix of residential and lodging properties
several hundred miles from the market, visitors fly rather than drive
Destination
within a two-three hour drive from the primary market, Drive by car, visit more frequently and stay 3-4 days.
Non-destination resorts
examples of setting and primary amenities
ocean resorts, lake/river resorts, mountain/ski resorts, golf resorts
3 major part in defining the character of mix of residential and lodging properties
1.Resort hotel
2.Timeshare and vacation ownership resorts
3.The club concept
you have the right to use a particular property as holiday accommodation for a specific amount of time each year
Time share
three timeshare options:
fixed week option, floating week option and combination option
does not involve any ownership of real estate. Consumers buy shares or points in the club and these are exchanged for accommodation or travel.
The club concept
