Facilities and Planning Concepts 1.

Planning around a Natural Attraction or Recreational Core A natural attraction such as mineral spring, beach, marina or a ski mountain is chosen to maximize the resort drawing the power of it. An extensive recreational core such as health spa, or a network of ski runs and tows is plan on around this natural attraction. 2. Planning around a Hotel In the absence of a distinctive natural element, a luxury full-service hotel may serve as the central point in the lay-out. 3. Planning within an Established Resort Enclave Focuses on a hotel facility to be built in an established resort enclave which provides the necessary infrastructure and superstructure of recreational facilities, entertainment, shopping, restaurants, transportation services, utilities and other amenities. Consideration of Behavioral Rituals The primary purpose of a resort is to cater to the vacation market. Leisure planning is planning to meet the non-business needs of each resort guest in such a way as to maximize guest satisfaction and enjoyment. Behavioral psychologist have categorized all human activities in various prototypes: eating, sleeping, providing shelter and creature comforts, sex, and nurturing the young are expressed in daily life. Basic Elements of a Resort Complex 1. Lodging Facilities Factors to consider : Vacationers needs from business travelers needs Amount of space dedicated to the recreation function 2. The Guestroom as an Entertainment The guestroom is one of the more important elements of the resort property. A typical guestroom is not just a place for sleeping, bathing and changing; it is also an entertainment center where guests can relax, perhaps have a sauna, or watch an inroom movie, mix a drink, order dinner, and socialize with other guests. 3. In- room entertainment Requires a little space and relatively little or no capital investment, depending upon the management that is free to guest or guest pays. 4. Room Service Essential factor in promoting the concept of leisure and personalized service at resorts. many resort provide in-room vending machines, refrigerated units which dispense beverages and snack in addition to room service or an as an alternative. The use of machines provides the resort with high profit. 5. Equipment Storage Equipment storages such as game tables, cards, chess sets, backgammon, tennis rackets, snow skis, scuba gear requires storage space and may present special storage problems.

6. The Bath Area Bathing is a restorative art that is currently being revived in resorts and some transient hotels and motels. The bathroom has increasing inside, accounting for as much as 50% of total room construction costs. 7. Types of Furnishing and Dcor They should contribute to the guests physical and psychological comfort. They create a home away from home ambience, yet be consistent in the resorts architectural approach and the environment of the public areas. *The selection of the furnishings, fixtures, and accessories must give consideration to many factors including: Aesthetics Comfort Durability Availability Cost Maintenance Furnishings and Decors Essentially Belong to the Three Basic Schools: a. TRADITIONAL Interiors decorated in period styles such as Renaissance, Elizabethan, baroque, rococo, or Empire. Resort furniture of the 20th century includes a revival of most of these European styles in a modified form. CONTEMPORARY Interiors decorated in the modern styles in which emphasize function, simple form, and open space-where less is more. This type of dcor blends well with modern architecture but they seem somewhat cold and sterile. ECLECTIC Interiors decorated in a combination of traditional and contemporary styles.

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8. Landscaping Is of no small concern in resort design. Dining and Drinking Facilities 1. Types of Restaurants Depends on the following factors : a. Sophistication of the guests b. Availability of food and other supplies c. Specialized labor d. Weather patterns e. Proximity of other dining establishments Basic Types of Restaurants

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Luxury Dining depend upon extent of patronage by residents of the host community Open-air built around food as outdoor fare Coffee shop basically offering full breakfast menu and simplified lunch Juice Bar or Health Snack Bar usually located in or adjacent to a health club Fast food featuring a limited menu of well selected or popular specialties

2. Types of Bars Bar Facilities in resort fall into three basic types: a. Age mix of guests b. Climate and location c. Size of the resort Types of Bars a. Service Bars located near swimming pools, tennis court, golf course and other areas where there are guest activities. b. Pubs and taverns also called rathskellers, usually emphasize a cozy, intimate atmosphere c. Cocktail lounges more elegant and sophisticated in decor Transportation All resorts must provide transportation vehicles such as vans and buses, parking areas and other transportation facilities for the convenience of the guests. Recreational Activities and Facilities Required The facilities required to offer a recreational activityinclude: 1. A playing or recreation area 2. Necessary support structures 3. Administrative center 4. Waiting area for participants 5. Parking facilities 6. Storage Area 7. Beverage/ Snack Facilities 8. Shop Facilities 9. Grandstand Facility Shops and Services Maybe owned by the hotel or leased out, depending on managements assessment. Most needed shops : 1. Drugstore stock consist of convenience items, personal care, grooming aids, over the counter drugs, camera paraphernalia, candy, cigarettes etc. 2. Bookstore stock consist of best sellers and other popular fiction and magazines 3. Gift Shop includes souvenirs and in house merchandise as guest towels, ashtrays, ice buckets, stuffed toys, visors, and similar items embossed with the resort name and logo. 4. Clothing Store stocks primarily are sportswear. 5. Sporting Goods Store- stock includes sports equipment and paraphernalia for recreational activities. 6. Others barber shops, beauty salons, and florists Entertainment

Can offer such benefits as turning under utilized space into a profit center, establishing a resorts image Types of entertainments : 1. Nightclubs combined with the dining or cocktail lounge facilities 2. Live Music remains in vogue with many resorts 3. Discotheques- from the French word discotheque simply means disc library.

Facilities for the Handicapped During recent years, the number of handicapped travellers has increased, opening up a new market for both transient and resort hotels. Barrier free Facilities: 1. The tub shower must have grab bars. 2. The commode must be suitable for a handicapped guest 3. Access to bathroom must be easy for a wheelchair user. 4. Commode accessories must be conveniently positioned for wheelchair guests. 5. Mirrors, switchplates, thermostats etc. must be conveniently positioned for wheelchair guests 6. Shower must have a seat and a hand held shower must be available. 7. Faucets should be lever control style. 8. Audio/ Visual firearms must be installed. 9. Minimum door width for entrance must be 36 10. No raises thresholds should exist. 11. All doors should have lever handles. 12. The aesthetic quality of room should be consistent with all other guest rooms.