
Resorts: Management and Operation (PDF/EPUB Version)
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In recent years, the definition of “resort” has expanded to include any facility that provides recreation and entertainment in combination with lodging. Revised and updated for these changes, Resorts: Management and Operation, Second Edition covers both new trends, like the increasing popularity of timeshares and cruise ships, and tried-and-true businesses like ski areas, golf resorts, spas, and casinos. The book provides a comprehensive look at how today’s industry classifies, develops, markets, and manages these various properties.
In addition to covering new growth areas in the resort field, this Second Edition also features a wide range of resources for learning, including:
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New chapters on cruise ships, specialty resorts, and casinos, highlighting the newest trends in the industry
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New resort case studies in each chapter
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Expanded coverage on spas, pools, and indoor waterparks
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Quick Getaway sidebars, showing practical examples and applications of theories discussed in the book
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Updated statistics throughout the text that reflect the latest industry information
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Enhanced discussions of the importance of developing facilities from an environmentally conscious and business-smart perspective so that the integrity of the natural base is maintained
Students on their way to a career in resorts, as well as professionals seeking to update or improve their understanding of the business, will find Resorts: Management and Operation, Second Edition the key to success in this exciting industry.