The outer limits
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Theme park developers often look to peripheral attractions to prolong the stay of visitors and increase the amount of money spent. The building of hotels and waterparks encourages visitors to look upon the park as a holiday resort, and often retail outlets and entertainment complexes are built to. Disney first used the concept in Florida by purchasing 27,000 acreas of land for the original park, enabling developments such as EPCOT and hotels to be built at a later date. European parks are developing the idea and many are building themed hotels and entertainment facilities.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1997
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Service is the key
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To be successful health clubs must ensure that as well as attracting new members it retains existing members by offering a range of services in a friendly environment. The new membership recruitment reaches a peak in Jan, Apr and Sep with the period between Jan and March accounting for 43% of demand. However, membership losses reach a peak in Apr, Aug, Sep and October and many clubs have to replace more than 25% of their membership each year just to break even.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1993
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Money for nothing?
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Leisure investment has changed since the recession and financiers are now more aware of the dynamics and pitfalls of the industry. The hotel industry is popular with financiers, who have been able to gain a better understanding of it though comprehensive market information from market analysts and consultancies. The golf sector will see many investments written off which will enable others to acquire courses at reasonable cost.
Publication Name: Leisure Management
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0266-9102
Year: 1995
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