Chapter 11 Recreation Theme Parks and Clubs Introduction

After Reading and Studying This Chapter, You Should Be Able to: n n n Discuss the relationship of recreation and leisure to wellness Explain the origins and extent of government-sponsored recreation Distinguish between commercial and noncommercial recreation Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

After Reading and Studying This Chapter, You Should Be Able to: n n n Name and describe various types of recreational clubs Identify the major US theme parks Describe the operations of a country club Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Defining Recreation n n Refreshment of strength and spirit, a means of diversion Burnout and stress n n Need for increased recreational activities Leisure n Time free from work Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Government-Sponsored Recreation n n Founding fathers asked Americans to pursue “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. ” Special revenue (taxes) n n Boats Motor fuels Transient occupancy taxes on hotel accommodations State lotteries Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

National Parks in the U. S. A. n n National Parks Service founded 1916 Understanding and preserving the environment 267 areas and 80 million acres 272 million visitors each year Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

National Parks in Canada n n n 29 large parks and 20+ historical sites Recreational programming is a concern Canada tourism Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Commercial Recreation n Recreation for a profit n Includes n Theme parks n Attractions n Clubs n Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Theme Parks n Focus on a dominant theme n n Historical or cultural Geographical Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Theme Parks n Disney n n Sea World n n www. disney. com www. seaworld. com Busch Gardens n www. buschgardens. com Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Festivals and Themes Areas n n n Mardi Gras Grand Ole Opry Dollywood Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Clubs n n n Private clubs are places where members gather for social, recreational, professional and fraternal reasons Affluent clientele Clubs are designed around a housing development where the neighborhood can utilize the services of the club (golf, tennis, pool) Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Club Management n n n Similar to hotel management Members pay an initiation fee and annual dues Members feel they have ownership 6, 000 private country clubs in U. S. A. CMAA n Club Managers Association of America Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Hierarchy of Management n Articles of incorporation and bylaws determine structure n n Members Board of Directors n n n Executive Committee n n Fiscal responsibility Policies and strategies Activities, grounds, and funding General Manager n Day-to-day operation Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Clubs n n n n n Business oriented Professional clubs Social clubs Athletic clubs Dining clubs University clubs Military clubs Yachting clubs Fraternal clubs Proprietary clubs Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Voluntary Organizations n n Nongovernmental Nonprofit agencies serving the public at large n n Boy Scouts Girl Scouts YMCA YWCA Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Armed Forces Recreation n Morale Welfare and Recreation Department (MWR) n n n Sports Motion pictures Crafts and hobbies Rest centers/recreation centers Libraries Food and beverage facilities Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

Trends n n n Increase in fitness activities Increase in personal leisure time Surge in travel and tourism Specially targeted programs to at-risk youth Additional products in the commercial sector Learning and adventure for the elderly Introduction to Hospitality, Fourth Edition John Walker © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc. Pearson Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458