- General Definition
- Resort is a self-contained commercial establishment providing vacation amenities
- Includes food, drink, accommodation, sports, entertainment and shopping
- Can be single-company or multi-company establishments
- Types of Resorts
- Destination resorts offer all amenities within their facilities
- All-inclusive resorts charge fixed price including most amenities
- Spa resorts focus on health and wellness services
- Golf resorts provide access to golf courses and amenities
- Ski resorts are destination resorts in ski areas
- Historical and Modern Examples
- Ancient Baiae and Capri were famous historic resorts
- Monte Ne in Arkansas was active 20th century resort
- Maldives has best island resorts
- More than 1500 timeshare resorts operate in US
- Regional Variations
- British resorts include Blackpool and Brighton
- Seaside resorts located on coasts
- Inland resorts include ski, mountain and spa towns
- Resorts can be for specific purposes like Uluru or Kata Tjuta