Title: Chapter 5 Beach Resort and Destination Resort Marinas: Managing the Operation
1Chapter 5Beach Resort and Destination Resort
MarinasManaging the Operation
2Identify the changing trends in the demographic
profiles of the market for beach resorts and
destination resort marinas.
- Beach Resorts
- Beaches and Islands
- People who travel to beaches for vacation take
longer holidays, and spend more money. They are
more likely to take their children along, to fly
to the destination, and to rent a car. - 110 million person trips are made annually to
beaches - Top states that benefit from coastal tourism are
California, Florida, New Jersey, and Hawaii
3Changing Trends
- Scuba Travel
- Scuba diving is a 2.6 billion annual business in
the U.S. - There are over 3 million certified scuba divers
in the U.S. a six-fold increase since the
1980s. - Live Aboards are upscale dive resorts in Asia
- Big Animal Encounters include swimming with and
photographing animals.
4Changing Trends
- Romance Related
- More than 42 million Americans take at least one
trip a year to attend a wedding, go on a
honeymoon or celebrate an anniversary - Most common among baby boomers and those who live
in the South
5Changing Trends
- Destination Resort Marinas
- Boaters
- Its estimated that 69 million people
participated in recreational boating in 2004, in
17.6 million boats - The major boating states include Michigan,
Florida, California, Minnesota, and Texas - The increased interest in boating is due to a
growing economy with increasing disposable
incomes, leisure time and individual mobility
6Identify operational environmental standards for
both beach resorts and destination resort marinas.
- In 1987 the Blue Flag concept began as an
eco-label certifying beaches (and later
marinas) as meeting quality standards relating to
water quality, environmental management, and
safety and services.
7Operational Environmental Standards
- Water Quality
- In the Caribbean and South Pacific the
microbiological limit values for E. coli faecal
enterococci are set at 100/100 ml and 40/100 ml
respectively - Water samples should be taken every two to three
weeks, where the concentration of bathers is
highest - No wastewater, industrial or urban, should affect
the quality of the beach
8Operational Environmental Standards
- Water Quality (cont.)
- Storm water outlets must be clean at all times
- Once a year, divers should collect data regarding
a site description focusing on the extent of
human imprints on coral reefs - Algae should not be allowed to accumulate to the
point where it is a hazard or a nuisance to beach
users - Seaweed dried on the beach can be used as
fertilizer
9Operational Environmental Standards
- Environmental Management
- The operation of a beach and its immediate
surroundings should comply with local and
regional land-use plans - There should be no signs of litter on a beach
- Trash containers must be available on/by the
beach in adequate numbers, regularly maintained
and emptied
10Operational Environmental Standards
- Environmental Management (cont.)
- Recycling facilities must be available on/by the
beach - The number of sanitary facilities will depend on
the average number of beach users during peak
season, the length of the beach and the number
and location of beach access points - Cars should be kept at least 65 feet away from
the waters edge - In most Blue Flag beaches, pets are not allowed
on the sandy part of the beach
11Operational Environmental Standards
- Safety and Services
- Determining the appropriate number of lifeguards
and equipment requires a risk assessment of the
beach - Where no lifeguards are present, lifesaving
equipment should be provided every 120 feet with
visible instructions - Separate geographic zones can be set up for
various activities separated by buoys, beacons,
or signs - The beach should be managed in a way that helps
protect the environment
12Operational Environmental Standards
- Safety and Services (cont.)
- Emergency plans should be developed in order to
be proactive in planning for hazards - Safe access can be provided by securing stairs
with handrails, designating crosswalks, and
reserving disabled drivers parking lot spaces. - Security guards may be necessary to provide a
safe environment - Potable drinking water must be available on the
beach - A map of the beach indicating different
facilities must be displayed
13Operational Environmental Standards
- Destination Resort Marinas
- Irresponsible activities can seriously erode the
health and aesthetics of near-shore marine
environments and coral reefs
14Operational Environmental Standards
- Managing Environmental Impacts
- Anchoring
- Using anchors for mooring recreational boats can
cause extensive damage to coral reefs - Anchoring can result in fewer fish, fewer living
corals, fewer new corals, more stressed corals,
more algae growth, cloudy water, and destruction
of sea grass beds. - Using mooring buoys and educating resort guests
can minimize or prevent damage.
15Operational Environmental Standards
- Boat Operation
- Improper operation of a boat can result in
accidents that crush and kill areas of coral and
other reef dwelling organisms. - Boaters should be urged to follow proper
navigation and mooring principles in regards to
staying within designated channel markers and
obeying all speed signs. - A comprehensive educational program should be
offered to guests prior to renting a boat in such
areas as basic navigation, boat handling, and
safety principles.
16Operational Environmental Standards
- Boat Sewage and Garbage Disposal
- When raw or partially treated sewage is dumped in
coastal waters, people and the environment are
subject to risk. - Plastic objects and styrofoam debris are often
consumed by turtles, seabirds, fish and marine
mammals - Boaters should be urged to use pump-out
facilities on land
17Operational Environmental Standards
- Snorkeling, Diving and Snuba
- Irresponsible or inexperienced snorkelers and
divers can crush and break corals and other
reef-dwelling organisms with fins, equipment, and
body parts - Swimmers should be made aware of local laws when
touching marine life
18Operational Environmental Standards
- Seafood Consumption and Souvenir Purchasing
- The near-shore environment is threatened when
marine resources are over-harvested for seafood
and/or ornamental souvenirs. - Over-consumption reduces the very resources that
attract tourists in the first place. - Resorts can educate guests about which species
should not be consumed as food or purchased as
souvenirs. - Gift shops should not be selling or purchasing
marine ornamental souvenirs. - Restaurants on the property should not serve fish
that are threatened or endangered.
19Operational Environmental Standards
- Recreational Fishing
- Recreational fishing can result in the
over-harvesting of a number of marine species. - Management can encourage catch-and-release
fishing to help protect endangered species. - Many think that spear fishing also contributes to
excessive harvesting.
20Operational Environmental Standards
- Marine Wildlife Viewing
- Marine species have a greater economic value when
they are viewed rather than harvested. - Improper boating practices and corralling of
animals during viewing can be detrimental - Resorts that offer tours can avoid chasing marine
animals, practice a no-contact policy, and avoid
feeding and surrounding wild animals.
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