Family-owned nature-based resorts

Getz, D., Carlsen, J. & Morrison, A.

CABI Publishing

2003

CABI Publishing

Available to purchase from CABI Publishing.

ISBN: 0-85199-808-9

This chapter presents two case studies, which cover a number of topics relevant to all family businesses as well as some specific issues related to family businesses in or adjacent to natural areas such as national parks and waterways. The motivations for establishing resorts adjacent to natural areas are usually lifestyle-related, but in the two cases, the families have held a long standing attachment to the area over several generations. These two cases are O’Reilly’s Guesthouse in Queensland (Australia) and River Valley Ventures on the Rangitiki River on the North Island of New Zealand. The rise in popularity of nature-based tourism experiences in countries like Australia and New Zealand also provides a compelling reason for family business start-up in area that offer ecotourists, backpackers and the pleasure/holiday visitors a unique holiday resort experience in a natural area. Crystal Creek Rain forest Retreat is a unique rain forest lodge that accommodates a range of visitors from Australia and overseas.

Keywords:

Family operated, Tourism, Family business, nature-based, Ecotourism, Australia, New Zealand

A chapter in: 'The Family Business in Tourism and Hospitality', published by CABI

Case study

International

Facilities, Outdoor Recreation, Recreation

Tourists

Other setting, Outdoors

Accomodation and facilities, Commercial, Facilities (indoor), Facilities (outdoor)

Barriers, Benefits, Impacts - economic, Impacts - environmental, Impacts- social, Participation, Performance

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