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Chapter 2 - Resort History

The history of resorts began with the public baths of ancient Rome in the 2nd century BC. These early baths grew into resort-like establishments providing amenities. In the Middle Ages, spa towns became popular destinations for their mineral springs and perceived health benefits. In the 18th-19th centuries, the development of grand hotels in Europe established resorts as leisure destinations for wealthy classes. This model spread to North America and Asia, with mountain palaces in China and beach towns in Thailand among the earliest Asian resorts.

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Chapter 2 - Resort History

The history of resorts began with the public baths of ancient Rome in the 2nd century BC. These early baths grew into resort-like establishments providing amenities. In the Middle Ages, spa towns became popular destinations for their mineral springs and perceived health benefits. In the 18th-19th centuries, the development of grand hotels in Europe established resorts as leisure destinations for wealthy classes. This model spread to North America and Asia, with mountain palaces in China and beach towns in Thailand among the earliest Asian resorts.

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CHAPTER 2

HISTORY OF RESORT
INTRODUCTION
A RESORT is a self-contained commercial establishment
that tries to provide most of a vacationer's wants, such as
food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment, and shopping, on
the premises.

The term RESORT may be used for a hotel property that


provides a selection of amenities, typically including
entertainment and recreational activities.

A RESORT can also be defined as a place that is


frequented for holidays or recreation or for a particular
purpose.
Eg : A seaside Resort , A health Resort
HISTORY
ROMAN EMPIRE : BATHS
 The origin of resorts can be traced back to the second
century B.C. to the public baths of Rome.

The first baths were small, modest and separated the


genders. Eventually, the baths became larger, more elaborate
and were opened to both men and women.
HISTORY
ROMAN EMPIRE : BATHS
 Most baths were free but few had small entrance fees.

Baths were much like resorts of today because of all the


amenities offered at their location.
ROMAN EMPIRE : BATHS

As the Roman Empire expanded most baths were built or


located on sites with mineral hot springs.

- Greeks associated these Hot Springs with the gods


and built sacred wells and alters on this site
EUROPE : MASS FOLLOW CLASS

The first noteworthy resort area was developed in Belgium in


1326 in a town now called Spa.

An ironmaster, named Colin le Loup, was cured of a long-


term illness when he bathed in the iron-rich waters near Liege.

 He opened a shelter there and the town surged in popularity.

 Spa means Fountain.


EUROPE : MASS FOLLOW CLASS
The popularity of spas and resorts in England is a result of
King Charles II visiting trendy hot spots in the 1600s.

 Many English spas are unique because they have


gambling and dancing.

Spas also became popular because of the medical


benefits that were attributed to them such as waters that
were rich in certain minerals and could cure ailments.

The Swiss resort industry was developed in the 1800s to


aid the need of private resort facilities for more prosperous
people.
EUROPE : MASS FOLLOW CLASS

At the time, travel was not simple. People who travelled to
resorts stayed for long periods of time – up to two months to
get the best value for their travel expenses

Hotel Baur au Lac, built in Zurich, was the first resort to


utilize the value of a scenic view.
EUROPE : MASS FOLLOW CLASS

Resort facilities being built to accommodate a guest better


than your average inn.

At first, Switzerland resorts were seen as summer places,


but soon skiing became popular as well as gambling.
NORTH AMERICA : SPAS

Like Europe, North American hotels were developed around


spas in the late 1800s.

The first resorts were built first in the east in Virginia, New
York and West Virginia. Shortly after, seaside resorts became
popular

The first luxury resort was built in 1829 in Boston. It was


called the Tremont House.
ASIAN RESORT

CHINESE MOUNTAIN RESORT

Not for public access - resorts were built by Emperors for


their family and associates.

These Resorts were used as spiritual and recuperative


retreats and venues.

 Basic construction follows the principles of Feng Shui.


ASIAN RESORT
MOUNTAIN RESORT OF CHENGDE

Built between 1703 and 1792 during the Qing Dynasty, the
Mountain Resort took 89 years to complete.

 It covers a total area of 5.9 sq.kms.


ASIAN RESORT
MOUNTAIN RESORT OF CHENGDE

Located northeast of Beijing was once the largest royal


summer residence of the Emperors of the Qing Dynasty.

 The resort was used for relaxation and for the political
affairs thereby becoming “China’s second political centre”.
ASIAN RESORT
MOUNTAIN RESORT OF CHENGDE

 The Resort has main two parts:


- Palaces
- Gardens : lake, plains and mountains

 Its layout became a pattern still used by resorts to this day.


ASIAN RESORT
THAI BEACH RESORT

Hua Hin, the oldest beach resort in Thailand became a


summer place for King Rama VII’s reign.

The construction of the railway station in Hua Hin made it


possible for the place to be accessible.

After World war I , the destination was transformed into a


resort town and became a favourite destination of Thai High
Society..

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