Family-owned nature-based resorts Research Completed
Title
Family-owned nature-based resorts
Lead Author
Getz, D., Carlsen, J. & Morrison, A.
Organisation(s)
CABI Publishing
Publication Year
2003
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Contacts
Available to purchase from CABI Publishing.
ISBN: 0-85199-808-9
Abstract
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
How to access
A chapter in: 'The Family Business in Tourism and Hospitality', published by CABI
Areas of Focus
Population Groups
Settings (location)
Provision (delivery type & infrastructure)
Topics
Barriers, Benefits, Impacts - economic, Impacts - environmental, Impacts- social, Participation, Performance
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Added
July 13, 2012
Last Modified
July 13, 2012