Chapter 6: Recreation, Theme Parks, and Clubs PDF

Chapter 6: Recreation, Theme Parks, and Clubs DHM 1013 : Introduction To Hospitality And Tourism Industry Object...

Chapter 6: Recreation, Theme Parks, and Clubs DHM 1013 : Introduction To Hospitality And Tourism Industry Objectives: 01 Define Recreation and Leisure 02 Identify different types of recreation; Government- sponsored, Non-Government- sponsored and Commercial 03 Identify different types of club's activities; country club and city club DHM 1013 : Introduction To Hospitality And Tourism Industry Recreation, Leisure & Wellness Recreation is defined as the use of time for therapeutic refreshment of one’s body or mind. Recreation allows people to have fun together and form lasting relationships built on the experiences they have enjoyed together. Leisure is best described as time free from work, or discretionary time Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits daily to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving.  RECREATION Government-Sponsored Recreation Commercial Recr eation Ranging from cultural pursuits such as Defined as outdoor recreational museums, arts and crafts, music, activities provided on a theater, amusement parks, theme parks, fee-for-service basis, with a and gardens. focus on experiences Government raises revenue from income associated with natural taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes. environment. Government raises special revenue from Commercial recreation includes recreation-related activities such as theme parks, attractions, and automobile and recreational vehicles, clubs boats, motor fuels, on hotel accommodations, and etc. Consumer pays for the fee and supplier expect to make profit  RECREATION Non-Government-Sponsored recreation Type of non-profit organization that works to promote human good while operating separately from any national government. Voluntary organization that work independently from government active in humanitarian, educational, health care, public policy, social, human rights, environmental, and other areas to effect changes according to their objectives provide services, benefits, and premises only to members GOVERNMENT SPONSORED RECREATION National Park Founded in 1916 by Congress to conserve park resources and to provide for their use by the public in a way that leaves them unimpaired. may conjure up images of a remote, ancient rainforest virtually untouched by civilisation, the park is actually well equipped with modern facilities that cater for tourists, including marked jungle trails (some with boardwalks), wildlife observation hides (some with bunk) and wide range of budget accommodation. Public Park & Parks and recreation are resources and services provided for the purposes of leisure, Agencies entertainment, and recreational pursuits. Resources may be public spaces and facilities like parks, nature preserves, open space areas, greenways, trails, and built structures for sport, recreation, or arts programs. The field of parks and recreation also encompasses resources and services offered by sector, though they are only delivered to members or paying visitors. Examples include YMCAs, health and fitness centers, resorts, and guide services. NON-GOVERNMENT SPONSERED RECREATION  Animal Attraction Zoo A facility in which all animals are house within enclosures, displayed to the public, and they may also breed. The largest zoo in Malaysia is Zoo Negara and it is managed by NGO called Malaysian Zoological Society. COMMERCIAL RECREATION  Theme Park Term for a group of entertainment attraction, rides and other events in a location of enjoyment of large number of people Theme parks and attractions is vary accordingly to theme— which might be historical, cultural, geographical, etc. Some parks and attractions focus on a single theme; others focus on multiple themes. History: The idea of theme park started in 1920 in California with a small berry farm and tea room. As owner Walter Knott’s restaurant grew, different attractions were added to the site to keep waiting customers amused. Theme park attempts to create an atmosphere of another place and time, and emphasize one dominant theme around which architecture, landscape, rides, shows, foodservice, costumed personnel, and retailing are showed.  ALL IN ONE THEME PARK CALLED REGIONAL THEME PARK EXAMPLE: LEGOLAND  CLUBS Private clubs are places where members gather for social, recreational, professional, or fraternal reasons Club management is similar to hotel management, in addition to the responsibility for management of owner’s association and all athletic facilities including golf, tennis, pool CITY CLUBS COUNTRY CLUBS City clubs are business oriented, Many of the clubs today are adaptation and they vary in size, type of from clubs Scotland (Royal and Ancient facility, and services offered. Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland). Nearly all country clubs have one or They are fall under categories more lounges and restaurants, and most which is based on member’s have banquet facilities. interests. Members and their guests enjoy these Main purpose is to serve the services and can be billed monthly, and business, entertainment, and they are charged initiation fee to social needs of its members in an maintain exclusivity. urban setting.  CITY CLUBS i. Professional Clubs: For people in the same profession ii. Social Clubs: Allow members to enjoy one another’s company; members represent many different professions, yet they have similar socioeconomic backgrounds iii. Athletic Clubs: Gives city workers and residents an opportunity to work out, swim, play squash and/or racquetball, and so on. iv. Dining Clubs: Meets for dinners and discussion on a regular basis. Some can arrange reciprocity with other private social clubs with more facilities besides dining such as overnight guest rooms and a gym. v. University Clubs: Private clubs for alumni. Which offer alumni (or staff and graduates) catering and hospitality facilities or services. vi. Military Clubs: Cater to noncommissioned officers (NCOs) and enlisted army officers. vii. Yacht Clubs: Provides members with moorage slips, where their boats are kept secure while enjoying social activities. viii. Fraternal Clubs: Includes many special organizations, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Shriners. They often assist charitable causes. ix. Proprietary Clubs: Operate on a for-profit basis; owned by corporations or individuals. Individuals wanting to become members purchase a membership, not a share in the club. Professional Athletic club club DINING CLUB YATCH CLUB FRATERNAL CLUBS PROPRIETARY CLUB  TRENDS An increase in all fitness activities A surge in travel and tourism Special programs targeted toward at-risk youths and latchkey children are also being developed Several additional products in the commercial sector Additional learning and adventure opportunities for the elderly, such as Life Long Learning THANK YOU