Types of Recreational - Hotel Management (Tourism and Hospitality) Study Material
Types of Recreational - Hotel Management (Tourism and Hospitality) Study Material
Commercial recreation has been defined as “recreation which the consumer pays and for which the supplier expects to make a profit”.
1. National Parks
National parks have become very popular destinations for travelers. People are visiting these parks in great numbers for various recreational and educational purposes: To experience the natural landscape To see plants and animals in their natural environment To view major sights To learn abut significant battles in the various wars and other significant events from history
2. Theme Parks
Theme parks create an atmosphere of another place and time, and usually concentrate on one dominant theme around which architecture, landscaping, costumed personnel, rides, shows, food service, and merchandise are coordinated.
3. Clubs Private
Private clubs are places where only members gather for social, recreational, professional, or fraternal reasons. Club members pay an initiation fee to belong to the club and annual membership dues thereafter. Some clubs charge a set utilization fee, usually related to food and beverages, which is charged whether or not those services are used.
4. Country Club
Country Club offers recreational facilities; the focus generally is on golf, but tennis and swimming are frequently included/ occasionally, other activities such as horseback riding, pool rooms, card rooms, aerobic facilities and other activities are also provided for the members’ enjoyment. Nearly all country clubs have one or more lounge and restaurants, and most have banquet facilities. The banquet facilities are used for formal and informal parties, dinners, dances, weddings, and so on by the members and their personal guests.
5. City Clubs
They are predominantly business-oriented; they vary in size, location, type of facility, and services offered. Clubs exist to cater to the want and needs of members.
Categories of City clubs:
Professional Clubs are clubs for people in the same profession.
Social Clubs, allow members to enjoy one another’s company, members represent many different professions, yet they have similar socioeconomic backgrounds.
Athletic Clubs, give city workers and residents an opportunity to work out, swim, play squash and/or racquetball or so on.
Dining Clubs are generally located in large city office buildings. These are always open for lunch and occasionally for dinner.
University Clubs are private clubs for alumni. These are generally located in the high-rent district and offer a variety of facilities and attractions focusing on food and beverage service.
Military Clubs, cater to both NCO’s (non-commissioned officers) and enlisted officers. These are located on base.
Campus Recreation
College and university programs include involvement by campus recreation offices, intramural departments, student unions, residence staff, or other sponsors.
Type of school activities:
Competitive sports and games
Outdoor recreation trips and events
Cultural problems Leisure-oriented activities
Employment Recreation
Business and industry have realized the importance of promoting employees efficiency. Human resource experts have found that workers who spend their free time at constructive recreational activities have less absenteeism resulting from emotional tension, illness, excessive use of alcohol, and so on.
Gambling
The activity or practice of playing at a game of chance for money or other stakes. The act or practice of risking the loss of something important by taking a chance or acting recklessly:
Commercial recreation has been defined as “recreation which the consumer pays and for which the supplier expects to make a profit”.
1. National Parks
National parks have become very popular destinations for travelers. People are visiting these parks in great numbers for various recreational and educational purposes: To experience the natural landscape To see plants and animals in their natural environment To view major sights To learn abut significant battles in the various wars and other significant events from history
2. Theme Parks
Theme parks create an atmosphere of another place and time, and usually concentrate on one dominant theme around which architecture, landscaping, costumed personnel, rides, shows, food service, and merchandise are coordinated.
3. Clubs Private
Private clubs are places where only members gather for social, recreational, professional, or fraternal reasons. Club members pay an initiation fee to belong to the club and annual membership dues thereafter. Some clubs charge a set utilization fee, usually related to food and beverages, which is charged whether or not those services are used.
4. Country Club
Country Club offers recreational facilities; the focus generally is on golf, but tennis and swimming are frequently included/ occasionally, other activities such as horseback riding, pool rooms, card rooms, aerobic facilities and other activities are also provided for the members’ enjoyment. Nearly all country clubs have one or more lounge and restaurants, and most have banquet facilities. The banquet facilities are used for formal and informal parties, dinners, dances, weddings, and so on by the members and their personal guests.
5. City Clubs
They are predominantly business-oriented; they vary in size, location, type of facility, and services offered. Clubs exist to cater to the want and needs of members.
Categories of City clubs:
Professional Clubs are clubs for people in the same profession.
Social Clubs, allow members to enjoy one another’s company, members represent many different professions, yet they have similar socioeconomic backgrounds.
Athletic Clubs, give city workers and residents an opportunity to work out, swim, play squash and/or racquetball or so on.
Dining Clubs are generally located in large city office buildings. These are always open for lunch and occasionally for dinner.
University Clubs are private clubs for alumni. These are generally located in the high-rent district and offer a variety of facilities and attractions focusing on food and beverage service.
Military Clubs, cater to both NCO’s (non-commissioned officers) and enlisted officers. These are located on base.
Campus Recreation
College and university programs include involvement by campus recreation offices, intramural departments, student unions, residence staff, or other sponsors.
Type of school activities:
Competitive sports and games
Outdoor recreation trips and events
Cultural problems Leisure-oriented activities
Employment Recreation
Business and industry have realized the importance of promoting employees efficiency. Human resource experts have found that workers who spend their free time at constructive recreational activities have less absenteeism resulting from emotional tension, illness, excessive use of alcohol, and so on.
Gambling
The activity or practice of playing at a game of chance for money or other stakes. The act or practice of risking the loss of something important by taking a chance or acting recklessly:
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