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CRE 1 – GROUP 5 2. GAMING MACHINES- Such as slot machines and panchinko are usually played CASINO AND GAMING by one player at a time and do not require Casinos have been emerging all across the the involvement of a casino employee. globe. Casinos are most commonly built Slot Machines- these gambling machines near or in hotels, restaurants, retail are operated by inserting coins into a slot shopping centers, malls, cruise ships and and pulling down its long handle. Winning other tourist attractions. Casinos offer the depends on the combination made on the following activities: machine. 1. TABLE GAMES- These games involve Pachinko- a popular Japanese gaming betting between the casino and its device used for amusement and gambling. customers. Players place their bets on the A pachinko machine resembles a vertical table as part of the game. pinball machine, but with no flippers and a Baccarat- a game played with eight large number of relatively small balls. complete deck of cards. The object of the Video Poker- unlike regular poker, which is game is to come as close to the nine total as played against other players at a poker possible. table, video poker is played individually on a Black Jack- also known as twenty-one. The machine that uses video technology to object of the game is to beat the dealer by create poker hand. The player is dealt five having a total higher than the dealer`s card and has the option of discarding any of without going over 21. all of the cards. New cards are dealt to replace the cards. Roulette- a game named after a French diminutive for “little wheel”. In the roulette game, players may choose to place bets on 3. RANDOM NUMBER GAMES- are based either a number, a range of numbers, the upon the selection of random numbers, color red or black, or whether the number is either from a computerized random number odd or even. The dealer rotates the wheel generator or from other gaming equipment. and spins a small white ball on the opposite direction. Craps- This is a dice game in which players Bingo- This is a game of chance where each place their ages on outcomes of the rolls or player has one or more cards printed with a series of rolls of two dice. Players may differently numbered squares assigned wager money against each other (street under the BINGO letters, players mark the craps) or bank (casino craps). number called by the announcer. Poker- is a family of card games that share Keno- is easy to play and is one of the many betting rules and usually hand rankings. popular games in the casino. Simply mark a blank keno ticket with ten numbers of your selection. Video Keno- is an individual video version of play of the games at numerous table that the regular casino game of keno ensure that no house rules are broken and cheating does not occur. Dealer- directly operates and conducts the CASINO REVENUE AND SUPPORT game in his/her assigns gaming table. CENTERS Security Officers- roam the vicinity to Common revenue centers in a casino ensure guests` safety and security. They are operation include: typically stationed at the entrance of the Bingo casino or seen roving on the floor where most of the action occurs. Table Games Slot Machines Bankroll Custodian- refers to the person in charge of the central banking function or Card Games casino bankroll- the working fund of cash Support departments are: and gaming chips. The bankroll ship consists primarily of currency, coinage, ang gaming -Human Resources and Training chips. -Finance Cage Manager- supervises the work of the -Room Sales credit manager, who approves credit for casino customers, and the collection -Security manager, who is responsible for collecting -Banquet Sales understanding customer debts. -Engineering and Maintenance Casino Cage Personnel- prepares cash -Marketing banks and bank deposits, makes customer payouts, and changes customer`s winning chips for currency and customer coins to ORGANIZATION OF CASINOS cash. Casino Manager- responsible for the overall operation of the casino`s table games. Pit Manager- responsible for the operation of the table games and designation of required personnel in a specific pit. Pit Clerk- is an entry-level position. A pit clerk works in the pit area, where the main activities of the casino operations occur. Floor Person- works under the supervision of the pit manager. He/she supervises the ENTERTAINMENT Any activities that provide a diversion or allows people to amuse themselves in their spare time is considered entertainment, and it can also give fun, enjoyment, and laughter. TYPES OF ENTERTAINMENT 1.Movie 9. Carnival 2. TV Shows 10. Magic Shows 3. Books 11. Shopping Festivals 4. Video Games 12. Travel 5. Open Mic Nights 13. Road Trips 6. Sporting Events 14. Amusement Parks 7. Circus 15. Pet Shows 8. Theater 16. Extreme Sports RESORT AND RECREATION RESORTS IN THE PHILIPPINES Resort - is a compound of building and 1.Amanpulo Resort, Palawan- a private facilities located in a scenic area, providing isaln resort in Palawan, which is known for lodging, entertainment and a relaxing its gorgeous islets, emerald green waters, environment for people on vacation. limestones cliffs, and stunning seascape. Recreation 2. Banwa Beach Resort- is the most expensive private island resort in the According to Torkildsen, the word Philippines sits serenely at the offshore of “recreation” stems from the Latin recreatio, Palawan. “restoration to health”. 3. Boracay- has always been the favorite Recreation is viewed as a life- place of beach goers in the Philippines. enhancing experience, which is the outcome of freely. 4. El Nido- the place is always known as the country`s last frontier and sometimes “the island of the Gods”. 5. Siargao- the island is a “Surfer`s Dream”. The surfing capital of the Philippines, the SETTING AND PRIMARY AMENITIES island boast of the best surfing conditions in the country. Ocean Based/ Beach Resorts - these are hotels which have the ocean as the location. 6. Mactan Island- located in Cebu, the These resorts rely on sand and sunshine island has one of the most lavish hotels in together with the various activities that the country. With private beaches, it offers could be done within the setting. Boracay exciting range of recreation activities and and Puerto Galera are famous sites in the total relaxation. Philippines. 7. Camiguin- the place has been known to Lake/ River Based Resorts - an area, be one of the most beautiful places in the localized in a basin that is surrounded by Philippines because it still seems like a land apart from any body of water or other paradise. Some people even consider the outlet that serves to feed or drain it. place as the “Garden of Eden” in the country. Golf/ Tennis Based Resorts - situated in a vast golf course, golf/ tennis based resorts rely mainly on weather conditions because PROXIMITY TO PRIMARY of the nature of the activities/sport that is MARKET closely naked with the establishment. Destination Resorts Mountain Based/ Ski Resorts - A mountain resort is a place for holiday or vacation resorts that are many miles away from their located in mountain areas. The term target market. Usually, these resorts are includes ski resorts, where winter sports, reached by use of air transportation to including skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing minimize the travel time and maximize the and ice skating are practiced, as well as guest experience. places where summer activities. Non-Destination Resorts MIX OF RESIDENTIAL AND resorts are resorts which can be easily LODGINNG PROPERTIES reached upon when traveling. Usually, you Traditional Lodging/ Resort - is the most can drive to the resort for about 2- 3 hours. common form of resort development. It requires a relatively modest financial investment. The guest at a traditional hotel selects property on the basis of convenience. Timeshare/Vacation Ownership - is a Some of the areas for recreation in property with a particular form of cruise ships typically include: ownership or right of use. These properties Arcades-these hole offers state-of-the-art are typically resort condominium units. arcades featuring the latest and greatest Condominium Hotels - guests buy fee- video games for the whole family. simple equity in the unit- buying hotel guest Water Recreation - cruise ships offer a lot of room. They can be used as permanent or water recreation although it is already at second homes. They are popular in hot real sea. Because of its vastness, it could offer estate markets such as Miami, Hawaii, and large facilities for water recreation. Las Vegas. Spa and Fitness- tranquility, pampering and relaxation in an ocean-view sanctuary Destination Club - the concept of this was providing therapeutic and personal care introduced in 1998, when Rob McGrath, a services for men and women. veteran luxury timeshare development Sports Deck- a massive open-air activities business, launched Private Retreats. By area featuring basketball and volleyball joining a destination club, a member gains courts. Kids, teens and adults of all ages are access to a collection of vacation homes in invited to enjoy this outstanding place for various locations around the world in fun activity and fresh air. exchange for one time membership fee and annual membership dues. TYPES OF CRUISE SHIPS CRUISE Mainstream Cruise Ship Cruise ship or cruise liner - is a passenger The most common and well-known ship used for pleasure voyages, where the cruise ship, designed to meet the needs of voyage itself and the ship's amenities are a the vast majority of guests and equipped part of the experience, as well as the with a variety of typical resort amenities. different destinations along the way. Transportation is not the prime purpose, as Mega Cruise Ship cruise ships operate mostly on routes that Mega cruise ships can seat more than return passengers to their originating port, 5,000 passengers and are now the world's so the port of call are usually in a specified largest and most sophisticated vessels. region of a continent There are even "cruises to nowhere" or "nowhere voyages" Ocean Cruise Ship where the ship makes 2-3 day round trips Long and global cruise ships are built without any ports of call. to the highest standard in order to endure the harsh circumstances of ocean trips. Luxury Cruise Ship TYPES OF FERRIES IN THE PHILIPPINES The most complex and technologically advanced navigational systems, high Bangka- are the cheapest type of ferry, standards features and lavish however they only travel short distances. accommodations are all standards on luxury Also known as pump boats, are elevated cruise ships. water taxis constructed of traditional building materials such wood and bamboo. Small Cruise Ship ROROs - Roll On Roll Off ferries are huge Smaller cruise ship with less than a ferries that are particularly beneficial if you few hundred passengers on board provide are traveling by car. Short to medium- more intimate and soothing experiences distance routes are served by these ferries. and less familiar locations. Fastcraft - these air-conditioned vessels Adventure Cruise Ship provide transportation between the Adventure cruise ships are designed Philippines’ largest islands. These and equipped to provide services such as catamarans’ tickets are more expensive trips to distant locations that are typically because they sail faster and have more unavailable to larger vessels. modern amenities. Expedition Cruise Ship Specially constructed ships, or specially adapted research or ice breaker boats, operate by specialized enterprises to provide an exclusive experience in distant HEALTH AND WELLNESS locations to their consumers. River Cruise Ship World Health Organization (WHO) River Cruise Ships have a maximum defines health as a condition of complete capacity of a few hundred passengers and physical mental and social well-being, not are designed specifically for navigating just the absence of sickness or disability. rivers and interior waterways. Wellness can be equated with health according to this notion. Physical, mental, social, sexual, emotional, cultural, spiritual, educational, economical, ethical, and existential dimensions all play a role in health and wellness.  History of Medical Tourism A village known as Ville d'Eaux or Town of Waters, became famous Ancient Times throughout Europe - Ancient societies show a strong link Prominent visitors like Peter the between religion and healthcare that Great and Victor Hugo visited these extends back thousands of years, according wellness resorts. The word "spa", to studies. Mineral thermal springs and derived from the Roman term sacred temple baths were known to have "salude per aqua" or health through medicinal properties by most ancient waters, was first used here. civilizations. Some of the earliest During the 16th century, the rich and civilizations are listed here. the elite of Europe rediscovered Roman baths and flocked to tourist towns with spas. Bath or Aquae Sulis The Middle Ages enjoyed royal patronage and it became the center of fashionable - Even after the fall of the Roman Empire, wellness and became a playground Asia remained a popular medical tourism for the rich and famous. destination for medical tourists. Hospitals The most noteworthy traveler in the have taken the place of temples, providing history of Medical Tourism was clinical services to guests seeking medical Michel Eyquem de Montaigne. He attention. was the French inventor of the essay, In Medieval Japan, hot mineral and was believed to be the father of springs called onsen became popular luxury travel. He helped write the throughout the nation due to their earliest documented spa guide in healing properties. medical tourism history. Many early Islamic cultures The Post-Renaissance Period established health care systems that also catered for foreigners. - Aristocrats from all across Europe In 1248 AD, the Mansuri Hospital continued to flock to Bath for healing and was built in Cairo and became the therapeutic cleansing as the Renaissance largest and most advanced hospital period progressed. in the world of that time. In the 1720s, Bath became the first The Renaissance Period city in England to receive a covered sewage system and was ahead of - spanned the 14th to 17th centuries, saw London for several years. The city not only a resurgence of art and culture in also received technological, Europe and England, but also a boom in financial, and social benefits. Roads medical tourism. were paved, streets had lights, hotels, and restaurants were  beautified all because of Medical marketing their countries as premier Tourism. worldwide healthcare destinations. The discovery of the New World Medical Tourism from 2001 to 2006 brought new destinations for European medical travelers. During - The construction boom in Asia, medical the 1600s, English and Dutch tourism continued to increase rapidly, with colonists started building log cabins up to 150,000 US citizens coming to Asia near mineral springs rich with and Latin America in 2006. During this time, medicinal properties. During this the dental and cosmetic surgery industries time, it was noted that the Native in various countries reached new heights. Americans in the New World were - Thailand, Singapore, and India have adept in the healing arts. Knowledge become respectable medical destinations. in herbal medicine was exceptional and rivalled those in Europe, Asia or Africa. Medical Tourism in 2007 and Beyond During the 18th and 19th century, several Europeans and Americans - In 2007, the number of American medical continued to travel to remote areas tourists reached 300,000, the highest level with spas and health retreats hoping in the industry's history. As patients to cure various ailments like continue to pack luggage and board planes tuberculosis. for offshore procedures such as facelifts, bypass surgery, and fertility treatments. Medical Tourism History from the 1900s to 1997 - The United States and Europe were not Health and Wellness Tourism only the commercial and industrial hubs of Because of a surge in global interest in the world at the time, but they were also fitness, health, and wellbeing, as well as the epicenters of healthcare. Medical travel increased consumer disposable income, the was restricted to the wealthy who traveled wellness tourism business has risen quickly. to these nations to acquire high-end Leading hospitality companies are medical care. capitalizing on these health-conscious customers by including fitness centers in their hotels and providing in-room yoga History of Medical Tourism from 1997 to mats. Wellness visitors are catered to in 2001 more places than only hotels. Airports all - Following the Asian economic crisis of around the world are attempting to break 1997 and the collapse of Asian currencies, into the market by providing tourists government leaders in these countries withmeditation rooms, massage chairs, decided to focus their tourist efforts on indoor green spaces, organic restaurants, and walking pathways. Health (integrative health center and Spiritual and Connection (Yoga Retreats, wellness centers) Spiritual retreats and ashrams Check-ups Prayer Diagnostics Volunteering Integrative medicine Time with friends and families Healthy eating Time Alone Nutrition (organic restaurants, health food Mind-Body (yoga studious and martial art stores) studious) Weight management Yoga Detox Tai chi Culinary experiences Qigong Biofeedback Fitness (gyms and fitness centers) Spa and Beauty (healthy hotels, wellness Gym visits cruises, health resorts, spa, salons, bath Fitness classes and springs) Stretching Pilates Massage Bathing Eco and Adventure (parks, wildlife Body Treatment sanctuaries and nature preserves) Facials Hiking Hair and Nails Biking Taking walks Nature visits Personal growth (lifestyle retreats and wellness retreats) TOP HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPOTS IN THE Retreats PHILIPPINES Life coaching There are several wellness locations in the Stress reduction Philippines, ranging from wellness programs Reading to luxury resorts and spas where nature is a Music and Arts part of the revitalizing experience. Some renowned wellness resorts near MITHI BEACH RESORT AND SPA Manila are the following: Mithi boasts as Bohol's most premier spa resort with world-class amenities upon tropical landscapes, embraced by clear, THE FARM AT SAN BENITO turquoise waters along the coast of Panglao. is a magnificent eco-luxury holistic health The resort has 68 rooms scattered around resort that offers medically supervised the resort's vast property, surrounded by health optimization programs and life- Iush vegetation. The entire resort has the changing retreats based on five healing sense of real nature reserve, making this elements: holistic Integrative medical convincing option for those looking to services, nurturing spa treatments and unwind. hydrotherapy water wellness, plant- based Mithi Spa offers spa vacation packages that vegan cuisine, mindful movement, and include daily wellness activities and a wide functional fitness. selection of pampering services to achieve a memorable wellness journey. NURTURE WELLNESS VILLAGE a pioneer in the Philippine spa and wellness THE CHI SPA AT SHANGRILA'S MACTAN business, has consistently received Trip RESORT AND SPA CEBU Advisor's Certificate of Excellence (2014- draws inspiration from the legendary 2016) as one of Tagaytay's Best Hotels and Shangri-La, a place of personal peace, Attractions. CNN Go rated it one of Asia's 28 enchantment, and well-being. Chi most relaxing spas, while Asia Spa Magazine treatments and massages are based on named it one of the Philippines' Top Seven authentic natural healing methods found in Spas. traditional well-being practices shared by Nurture is a unique kind of “Ecotheraphy”, many Asian cultures, including the or healing by end through nature, located Philippines. deep among coffee orchards. ESKAYA BEACH RESORT AND SPA is an exquisite boutique hotel on Panglao Island, Bohol that prides itself on careful service and tailored experiences for guests. Named after the indigenous people of Bohol, the resort offers warm Filipino hospitality with modern luxury touches.