DOCSLIB.ORG

Destination FAQ

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Destination FAQ NASSAU, BAHAMAS Destination FAQ Resort Q: What is Baha Mar? A: Baha Mar is a $4.2 billion resort development located on the northern shore of Nassau, The Bahamas offering a grand experience of sophisticated luxury and leisure. Capturing the true spirit of the Bahamas, the resort is set alongside uninterrupted white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Baha Mar is also home to: • The largest casino in the Caribbean, featuring both slots and table games rivaling the best casino floors around the world • ESPA at Baha Mar—a destination spa offering divine relaxation, showcasing extensive views of Baha Mar’s pristine beaches and warm, turquoise waters • Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and the Royal Blue Tavern • The Current—an art gallery highlighting Bahamian artists • A convention center with ballrooms and breakout rooms • The Racquet Club, featuring clay, hard and grass tennis surfaces • 40 restaurants, bars and lounges with varying price points • Luxury retail experiences Q: What is the hotel address? A: One Baha Mar Boulevard, Nassau, N.P, The Bahamas Q: Is there an additional cost for wi-fi internet? Is it throughout the resort? A: There is no additional cost for wireless internet as it is included in the resort fee. The internet is available throughout the entire resort. NASSAU, BAHAMAS Q. Do you have children’s activities? A: There are a number of exciting, educational activities for children of all ages, such as learning about marine and land-based animals at the Beachfront Sanctuary, excursions to the Baha Mar art gallery, and prestigious golf and tennis clinics. Q: What hotel brands are located on the resort? A: There are 3 luxury brands at Baha Mar: Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, and SLS Hotels. Q: How old do I have to be to drink at Baha Mar? A: 18 years old Q: How old do I have to be to gamble in your casino? A: 18 years old, unless guests are Bahamian or reside in the Bahamas, as it is illegal for residents to gamble. Q: How do I contact a casino host? A: To contact a member of casino services email [email protected]. Reservations Q. How old do I have to be to book a room? A: 18 years old Q. What time is check-in and checkout at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar? A: Check-in is at 4:00PM and checkout is at 12:00PM (Eastern Standard Time). Q. How do I request an early check-in or late checkout? A: Based on availability guests can request an early check-in or late check-out. Please note a fee may apply. Contact the hotel’s front desk for further details. NASSAU, BAHAMAS Q. Do you allow pets? A: Only pets licensed to provide aid to, and which are accompanied by, a disabled person (an “Aid Pet”). Guests who plan to bring an Aid Pet should call ahead of their arrival to coordinate their visit with the hotel staff. Q. Do your guestrooms have irons, ironing boards, hairdryers, coffee makers and in-room safety deposit boxes? A: Yes. All guestrooms offer a variety of essential in-room amenities including irons, ironing boards, hairdryers, full-service minibars, coffee makers, and in-room safety deposit boxes. Q. How can I order a special amenity for a hotel guest? A: Please contact the hotel concierge. Q: Can I charge other resort offerings to my room? A: Yes, all registered guests have the option to charge all food and beverage purchases back to their room across Baha Mar resort properties. Q: What is the resort fee and what other taxes apply? A: The resort fee is $32.25 per day, per room and includes non-motorized water sports, resort-wide Internet/Wi-Fi, bottled water refreshed daily in guest room, health club/fitness center access, coffee/tea service, local calls and access fees. Please see charges and government taxes that apply below: • Room VAT $16.88 USD • CBRA Levy $9.00 USD • CBRAVAT $0.68 USD • NPIPB Levy $13.50 USD • NPIPBVAT $1.01 USD • Resort Fees $32.25 USD • Service Charge $20.63 USD NASSAU, BAHAMAS Services Q. Do you have wheelchairs available for your guests? A: Non-motorized and motorized wheelchairs are available at the resort for transportation use only. Please contact concierge in advance to discuss the fee and reservation. Q. Is there laundry service available? A: Yes, full valet laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Q: Do you offer gaming lessons? A: For more information regarding specific gaming lessons, please contact, [email protected] Q: Do you have a gym, and is there a charge to use it? A: ESPA Fitness center offers cardio & weight equipment to guests. There is no fee to use this fitness facility. Q: What types of sports do you have? Does it include water sports? A: Baha Mar offers a variety of sports, including golf at the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, tennis at The Racquet Club at Baha Mar—a world-class facility offering clay, hard and grass surface courts, and a number of water sports. Q: Do you have a tennis facility? A: The Racquet Club at Baha Mar is a luxurious tennis facility that offers guests the opportunity to play outdoors on either grass, clay or hard surfaces. There are 9 courts in total, designed for players of all skill levels. For those looking to perfect their skills, tennis pros will be available for lessons. NASSAU, BAHAMAS Q: How do I reserve a tee time at the golf course? A: For additional questions and reservations, please email [email protected]. Q: How do I make a spa/salon reservation? A: Guests should contact their front desk host or hotel concierge to assist with making a booking. The Spa can be reached at [email protected]. Q: What is in the Beachfront Sanctuary? A: The Beachfront Sanctuary consists of animal exhibits and conservation education—allowing guests to immerse themselves in the natural beauty found throughout the Bahamian islands all in one place. Q: Is there laundry service at Baha Mar? A: Complete valet laundry and dry cleaning service are available. Q: Can I mail items to the resort before I arrive? A: For shipping anything—including letters or packages to Baha Mar—please note the exact address below. Also, be sure to mark to whose attention the delivery is for. Baha Mar 1 Baha Mar Boulevard Nassau, Bahamas Attention: Name and phone number Q: Is there a lost and found department? A: Please email [email protected] for this specific information. NASSAU, BAHAMAS Q: Is there a wedding chapel available? A: Yes, there is a wedding chapel on site, as well as a number of other romantic venues, designed to make special days unforgettable. Travel Q: Is there shuttle service to Baha Mar? A: Baha Mar does not offer an airport shuttle service, but taxis are available at the airport with an average cost of $20 to and from. Q: Is there a car rental agency at the resort? A: There are no car rental agencies located at the resort, however major car rental providers such as Avis, Hertz and Budget offer courtesy pickup and drop-off services. Q: Do you provide limousine service for your guests? A: Our concierge can assist guests with private limousine reservations through a number of reputable companies. Q: I’m renting a car at the airport. How do I get to Baha Mar from the airport? A: From the Lynden Pindling International Airport, take John F. Kennedy Dr. east and turn left/north directly to Baha Mar Blvd. Q: Is parking available? A: Complimentary self-parking and valet parking services are available 24 hours at the resort. A multi-level parking structure is available, providing covered parking for general use on the eastern side of the property. NASSAU, BAHAMAS Q. How do I get to The Bahamas? A: The Bahamas is accessible by air or sea at all times of the year. Baha Mar is conveniently located 13 minutes from the Lynden Pindling International Airport— the country’s largest airport located in the capital city of Nassau. Q: What type of travel documents do I need? A: All adults and children must have a valid passport to travel to The Bahamas. Q: Will my mobile phone work in the Bahamas? A: There is mobile phone service in the Bahamas, however it is strongly suggested that guests contact their mobile phone provider about coverage and rates to avoid excessive charges. Q: Do I need an electricity adapter? A: Our electricity is standard U.S., 120 volt AC, 60 hz. American electronics and appliances will not require adapters. Q: What are the driving rules in The Bahamas? A: British rules apply, so please remember to drive on the left side of the road. Roundabouts are common, be sure to enter on the left side. Visitors may use their home license for up to three months. Q: What language is spoken in The Bahamas? A: The official language of The Bahamas is English. Q: What kind of currency is accepted on the island? A: U.S. and Bahamian currency are accepted for all transactions in the Bahamas. NASSAU, BAHAMAS Q: What is the weather like? A: The Bahamas is a sub-tropical climate. There is a Wet Season (June through November) and a Dry Season (December through May). Average temperatures during the Wet Season are in the 80s and 90s, while temperatures during the Dry Season are usually in the 70s and 80s. Humidity is higher in the wet season, due to the tropical activity and frequent—but brief—rain showers.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Download PDF Brochure
    PLAN YOUR ESCAPE. THE SPA AT NORWICH INN inding the Fplace is easy… It’s once you’re here that you’ll get lost. The Spa at Norwich Inn, an extraordinary place hidden within a historic country setting. You'll travel down a winding country road and enter a private drive, lined with century old maples. There before you sits a Georgian Colonial Manor, its red brick facade at once elegant and welcoming. Surrounding you is a landscape of manicured lawns, reflecting pools, fountains, courtyards and cozy hiding places. Special occasions have found a home here for decades "beyond the hedges" as friends gather, connect and reunite. Twenty-seven treatment rooms, a Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Relaxation Room, Sauna, Steam Room, Hot Tub, Salon, signature services and product lines, fitness classes and activities...all designed to redefine the idea of health and wellness. Make no mistake, this is a pampering spa, where treatments both relax and stimulate your senses. Ninety rooms are nestled on over 42 acres of countryside. The grounds overflow with well-groomed perennial gardens, century-old Oak trees, a relaxing courtyard and a reflecting pool. Each of our 49 inn rooms has unique character, dating to the Inn's opening in 1930. The features will delight you as the decor is elegantly refined, the robes plush, and the views remarkable. Our 41 villas offer the ultimate in privacy and comfort with galley kitchens, private balconies, living rooms and fireplaces...all the comforts of home. Dining in Kensington's Restaurant, Ascot's Pub or on the Terrace Deck complete your experience and help you to stay lost..
    [Show full text]
  • WELLNESS TRAVEL AWARDS + Ayurveda Retreats + Al Fresco Dining + 25 Top Global Resorts
    Health, Wellness & Modern Green Living Gourmet Food & Travel WELLNESS TRAVEL AWARDS + Ayurveda Retreats + Al Fresco Dining + 25 Top Global Resorts AUGUST 2018 HOT SUMMER SUNSCREENS! A Lifestyle Publication www.organicspamagazine.com There are many ways to live a lifestyle, but only a few ways to live a good one. This is where we COME IN… This is what we DO… This is who we ARE… Each year, we look for extraordinary spas that raise the bar on environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, while maintaining a high standard of luxury. It is our great pleasure to celebrate them for their efforts on behalf of energy efficiency; nature conservation; use of local, natural and organic ingredients on their spa and culinary menus; along with integrative health and wellness programs that lead the way for the industry. —The Editors It’s a Lifestyle…Live It!™ SUBSCRIBE TODAY, and let us help you begin your journey. organicspamagazine.com | 1.877.331.3371 www.organicspamagazine.com Organic Spa Magazine | July–August 2018 37 Sunrise Springs 01 02 United States A sister to the renowned Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, and owned by the same family, Sunrise Springs, outside Santa Fe, is a warm, nurturing and healing place featuring an endless array of unexpected delights. Results-driven spa treatments are inspired by local Native American traditions. Guests can take a private outdoor mineral soak under the stars, or experience a sweat lodge ceremony with a gifted Lakota healer. An organic garden, along with animal therapies—Silkie chickens and puppies— provide calming and de-stressing experiences.
    [Show full text]
  • Promoting the Spa Tourism Industry: Focus on Coastal Resorts in Kenya
    Athens Journal of Tourism - Volume 1, Issue 1 – Pages 53-64 Promoting the Spa Tourism Industry: Focus on Coastal Resorts in Kenya By Roselyne N. Okech The connection between health and tourism is not a new phenomenon since people began to travel to spa towns in the 1800s and has grown substantially worldwide. Health retreats and spas are a rapidly growing sector of the tourism industry where there has been new interest in "new age" remedies and traditional remedial therapies. There is a distinct lack of published research on spa tourism issues in Kenya. Hence, the focus of such research could help identify the potential of spa tourism among domestic and international travellers, who visit Kenya and in particular Mombasa as a tourism destination. This paper aims to provide a profile of the spa resort sector in Kenya based on an in-depth analysis of promotional materials produced by each of the resorts within the population and discussions with managers of the spa resorts. The research aimed at providing a starting point for understanding the Kenyan spa resort market by establishing a preliminary profile and categorisation of the sector, particularly from a supply perspective. This research also seeks to provide some guidance for managing the prospective growth of the spa resort market and guide the marketing endeavours of existing spa resorts. Qualitative research was used to undertake an analysis of promotional materials produced by Kenyan spa resorts as well as in-depth interviews with the spa managers and direct observation. This was with the aim to establish reliable industry benchmarks for key infrastructure and generate greater awareness of the spa industry in Kenya to promote growth in visitation numbers.
    [Show full text]
  • Health & Wellness Tourism
    A ROUTLEDGE FREEBOOK HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM A FOCUS ON THE GLOBAL SPA EXPERIENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS 004 :: FOREWORD 007 :: SECTION I: INTRODUCTION 008 :: 1. SPA AND WELLNESS TOURISM AND POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 030 :: 2. HEALTH, SOCIABILITY, POLITICS AND CULTURE: SPAS IN HISTORY, SPAS AND HISTORY 041 :: 3. A GEOGRAPHICAL AND REGIONAL ANALYSIS 059 :: SECTION II: CASE STUDIES 060 :: 4. TOWN OR COUNTRY? BRITISH SPAS AND THE URBAN/RURAL INTERFACE 076 :: 5. SARATOGA SPRINGS: FROM GENTEEL SPA TO DISNEYFIED FAMILY RESORT 087 :: 6. FROM THE MAJESTIC TO THE MUNDANE: DEMOCRACY, SOPHISTICATION AND HISTORY AMONG THE MINERAL SPAS OF AUSTRALIA 111 :: 7. HEALTH SPA TOURISM IN THE CZECH AND SLOVAK REPUBLIC 128 :: 8. TOURISM, WELLNESS, AND FEELING GOOD: REVIEWING AND STUDYING ASIAN SPA EXPERIENCES 147 :: 9. FANTASY, AUTHENTICITY, AND THE SPA TOURISM EXPERIENCE 165 :: SECTION III: CONCLUSION 166 :: 10. JOINING TOGETHER AND SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE GLOBAL SPA AND WELLNESS INDUSTRY RELAX MORE DEEPLY WITH THE FULL TEXT OF THESE TITLES USE DISCOUNT CODE SPA20 TO GET 20% OFF THESE ROUTLEDGE TOURISM TITLES ROUTLEDGE TOURISM Visit Routledge Tourism to browse our full collection of resources on tourism, hospitality, and events. >> CLICK HERE FOREWORD HOW TO USE THIS BOOK As more serious study is devoted to different aspects of the global spa industry, it’s becoming clear that the spa is much more than a pleasant, temporary escape from our workaday lives. Indeed, the spa is a rich repository of historical, cultural, and behavioral information that is at once unique to its specific location and shared by other spas around the world. We created Health and Wellness Tourism: A Focus on the Global Spa Industry to delve further into the definition of what constitutes a spa, and showcase different perspectives on the history and evolution of spa tourism.
    [Show full text]
  • Best Destination Spa Best Body Treatment Best Luxury
    RSVP* Circulation: 15200 Thursday, 1 October 2015 Area of Clip: 190500mm² Page: 52,53,54 Page 1 of 3 BEST BODY TREATMENT Spirit One Spa, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway Spirit One Spa is a world of complete relaxation at the Radisson Blu Hotel the best rejuvenating facials to the most & Spa, Galway - a peaceful haven far away from the pressures and pace of everyday life, where you can enjoy a truly tranquil experience surrounded by Fromrelaxing massages, Ireland has some amazing spas soothing aromas to relax both the body and mind. Experience it for yourself to offer when it comes to treating yourself to some with the 65 minute Signature Hot Poultice Massage - a full body treatment which will take you on a journey of total renewal. Priced at €95. Call 091 well-deserved pampering. Over the past year, 538423 or email [email protected]. Visit vjw.w. the RSVP team has visited and reviewed some of the radissonhotelgalway.com/ (091) 538 423 best spas across the country. So if you're trying to decide where to spend your BEST next romantic weekend or girls night in, we have the LUXURY SPA definitive guide to Ending the perfect spa Radisson for you! Farnham Estate Golf& Spa Resort BEST DESTINATION SPA Set in 1300 acres of unspoilt countryside in County The Spa at Kilronan Castle, Bally farnon, Cavan, the Health Spa at Co. Roscommon Farnham Estate is one of The Spa at Kilronan Castle is dedicated to offering-you the ultimate in Ireland’s most popular spa luxury with their spa treatments and retreats created to transcend you into a retreats.
    [Show full text]
  • Hotels the State of the European Hotel Spa Sector
    Hotels The state of the European hotel spa sector Received: 21 April 2005 Kristin Thorsteinsdottir is a research analyst at HVS International, specialists in hotel valuation and consultancy. She joined the company in September 2004 having completed an MSc in international hotel and tourism management at Oxford Brookes University. Abstract Spas have a long tradition in Europe, where they were traditionally visited to obtain medical benefits. In recent years hoteliers have realised the various benefits that a spa facility can bring in terms of hotel revenue. This has led to a significant increase in the opening of both hotel spas and destination spas, and a number of developments are still under way. But this remains a fragmented and unregulated sector where little is known about the overall performance of spa establishments. The European spa tradition faces ever harder competition from Asian-based spa companies which have acquired a strong foothold in the European hotel spa and destination spa market. The purpose of this paper is to shed light on recent developments and the issues facing the European spa hotel sector. Keywords: hotel spa, destination spa, ISPA, industry data, spa developments INTRODUCTION Spa — the name of the Belgian town where the benefits of bathing in hot springs were first discovered — now embraces a variety of establishments and treatments that are increasingly becoming a standard feature at hotels and resorts. An interest in health and well-being, combined with an increase in disposable income, have resulted in strong demand for spas in recent years. A report recently commissioned by the US-based International SPA Association (ISPA)1 concludes that the spa industry has become a major player within the leisure and hospitality industry, keeping Kristin Thorsteinsdottir pace with, and even surpassing, other leisure activities in revenues HVS International 14 Hallam Street and weathering the challenges of a weak economy.
    [Show full text]
  • 2014 Trends Report: Top 10 Global Spa and Wellness Trends Forecast
    2014 Trends Report Top 10 Global Spa and Wellness Trends Forecast 2014 Trends Report Top 10 Global Spa and Wellness Trends Forecast This is our 11th annual Trends Forecast, and I have never been more excited about the spa and wellness industry. So many of the trends we predicted over the past decade are now coming to fruition…helping businesses thrive and helping people live more healthfully every day. At the same time, we are seeing new, provocative ideas that will have a dramatic impact around the globe. The 2014 trends reflect an industry that is reimagining core elements of spa and wellness and exploring brave, new directions. It is gratifying to see a healthy dose of healthy travel in several of the trends; bold new ideas in mainstays like aromatherapy and hot springs take hold; and the development of new models for classic destination spas. It is also rewarding to watch trends in technology, beauty and fitness shape how we will live (and look)—and even take note of how the industry will help people address dying, illness and major life changes. Susie Ellis President, SpaFinder And finally, there is a trend we forecasted in 2013 that continues to capture our Wellness, Inc., and imagination: mindfulness. We feel strongly that it is important to watch how this is Chairman & CEO, Global evolving, and you’ll see a short synopsis of this “über trend” in the report. Spa & Wellness Summit Spafinder Wellness 365™’s Trends Forecast reports on what is happening in our industry, but we also strive to present a true forecast of what lies ahead.
    [Show full text]
  • View the Complete 2013 Global Spa & Wellness Industry Briefing Papers
    Global Spa & Wellness Industry Briefing Papers 2013 Sponsored By TABLE OF CONTENTS ASIA China: Tan Lily, General Manager, Ocean City Hot Spring India: Sandhya Chipalkatti, Editor & Publisher, Spa Mantra – India’ Spa & Wellness Magazine India: Dr. Deepika Gunawant, Head – Integrative Health & Wellbeing, Vana Retreats India: Ms. Deepa Misra Harris, Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces India: Ashraf Husain, B.E., M.B.A. India: Ashok Khanna, Managing Director, Ananda in the Himalayas India: Ruchika Mehta, Director, Public Relations & Corporate Communications, The Park Hotels India: Parineeta Sethi, Chief Editor and Publisher, Asia Spa India Japan: Tomonori Maruyama (MARU), Manager/Chief Researcher, Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co.,Ltd. Maldives: Jeff Butterworth, Chief Spa and Wellness Officer, LUX* Resorts Qatar: Naomi Wiesmann, Fast Track Management Trainee, Six Senses, Six Senses Spa at Sharq Village & Spa Russia: Elena Bogacheva, President, Spa & Wellness International Council (SWIC) Saudi Arabia: Talal Mohammed Bin Ali, Founder & President, Enaya Care International Co. Ltd. Singapore: Suzanne Ng, Senior Academic Staff, Republic Polytechnic Thailand: Ingo R. Schweder, Chief Executive Officer, GOCO Hospitality; Managing Director, Horwath HTL Health and Wellness United Arab Emirates: Tina Ghafurian, General Manager, Tips & Toes United Arab Emirates: Neil Hewerdine, Kerzner International Resorts, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai AUSTRALIA Australasia: Lyndall Mitchell, Founder Australia: Charles Davidson, Co-founder
    [Show full text]
  • Challenges of Spa Tourism in Andalusia: Experts’ Proposed Solutions
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Article Challenges of Spa Tourism in Andalusia: Experts’ Proposed Solutions Rosa Anaya-Aguilar , German Gemar * and Carmen Anaya-Aguilar Department of Economics and Business Administration, University of Malaga, Campus El Ejido, s/n, 29071 Malaga, Spain; [email protected] (R.A.-A.); [email protected] (C.A.-A.) * Correspondence: [email protected] Abstract: Water is the common thread and attraction factor of the tourism facilities called “spas”, which are part of health and beauty services. Spa use is currently experiencing a boom that reflects changes in populations, such as an increase in economic wellbeing and a desire to reunite with nature. This research’s objectives were to understand spa tourism’s structural and operational dimensions and to assess this sector’s current situation by using the Delphi method with a panel of 22 experts. The results show that these experts believe that, in Andalusia, spas energize the area as a tourism destination through their natural resources and conservation of key elements. However, spa development policies are scarce, including a lack of autonomous community laws regarding these facilities. Keywords: spa; Delphi; tourism; health; Andalusia Citation: Anaya-Aguilar, R.; Gemar, G.; Anaya-Aguilar, C. Challenges of 1. Introduction Spa Tourism in Andalusia: Experts’ The term “health tourism” is a generalized concept that still needs to be defined in Int. J. Environ. Proposed Solutions. greater detail as it encompasses broad concepts such as spa tourism, wellness, and medical Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 1829. tourism [1]. From health tourism’s demand side, a distinction can be made between https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041829 wellbeing and healthcare.
    [Show full text]
  • INDIA Horwath HTL Health and Wellness Issue 1 - INDIA
    TM Health and Wellness Special Market Report Issue 1 - INDIA Horwath HTL Health and Wellness Issue 1 - INDIA HORWATH HTL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INTRODUCTION Horwath HTL Health and Wellness India stands at the forefront of today’s global spa and wellness market, alluring domestic and international is the newly conceived division of visitors alike with the time-honored traditions of Horwath HTL, specializing in the Ayurveda and yoga and high quality, affordable medical tourism. development of destination retreats, lifestyle and wellness centers, Now poised to become the fifth largest consumer bathhouses, resort, hotel, medical, market globally by 2020, India demonstrates all the demographic advantages of an ideal market and day spas, and health and fitness for leading international spa and wellness brands. clubs globally. At present, the country boasts a 350-million strong middle class, a notably large youth population Founded by Ingo Schweder, Horwath HTL Health & (50% of which are under the age of 25), rising Wellness provides a range of wellness focused project levels of disposable income, and associated increases consulting, including market research and feasibility in overall aspiration and experimentation, as well studies, brand and concept development, and as obesity, related health issues, and health executive recruitment. consciousness (PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2012) GOCO Hospitality, also founded by Ingo Schweder, These factors, in conjunction with a growing number is a specialty management company concentrated of low-cost domestic airlines, like SpiceJet and IndiGo, on similar types of health and wellness facilities, suggest that demand for all things wellness and spa is including mixed-use wellness communities, resorts, expected to grow in the coming years.
    [Show full text]
  • Capitalizing on Emerging Tourism Trends: an Exploratory Examination of Jamaica’S Wellness Tourism Sector Within an Innovation Systems Framework
    OC12106 Capitalizing on Emerging Tourism Trends: An Exploratory Examination of Jamaica’s Wellness Tourism Sector within an Innovation Systems Framework Dawn H. Pearcy, Ph.D. – Eastern Michigan University Jacquelyn Lester – Wayne State University ABSTRACT Jamaica is a Caribbean Island nation that relies heavily on tourism to generate a significant portion of its revenues. In the country’s goal of achieving developed nation status, it is currently considering a number of ways to diversify its tourism product, increase employment and contribute to the success of its economy. To that end, Jamaica endeavors to grow its wellness tourism sector, which is currently in the emerging stage. This paper examines aspects of the Jamaican wellness tourism sector within an innovation systems framework as advanced by Mattsson, et al. (2005). The motivation for exploring this framework is that Jamaica’s move from its traditional offering of “sun, sea, and sand” vacations to also include offerings that appeal to travelers seeking health and wellness experiences will require innovation in many areas including, but not limited to, planning, collaboration, implementation, and marketing. The framework explored in this study defines key components of innovation systems and key roles that can be played by various stakeholders. These include the attractor, the scene, the scene- maker, the scene-taker, and the collaborative network. This paper will explore each role with a particular emphasis on the key roles of environmental and social sustainability as well as the involvement of key stakeholders. KEYWORDS : wellness tourism, innovation systems, Jamaica, sustainability INTRODUCTION Tourism is the world’s largest industry and is experiencing a growth rate of 4-5 percent annually (Caribbean Export Development Agency [CEDA] 2008).
    [Show full text]
  • Straightline Hospitality Corporation, D
    Qualifications of Kenneth C. Free for Expert Witness Services as of November 9, 2020 Kenneth C. Free, MBA, RRP, CMHS www.hotelexpertwitnesses.com 805.373.6840 / 888.616.8222 Career Resume 1993 to present STRAIGHTLINE HOSPITALITY, INC. (NV) Greenwich, Connecticut President STRAIGHTLINE HOSPITALITY CORPORATION (CA) Thousand Oaks, California President Mr. Free is a highly credible resource who carries broad and deep knowledge of the hospitality industry. His perspectives derive from authentic career experiences, tempered by an appreciation for the academic and legal concepts pertinent to consulting and expert witness assignments. He carries expert knowledge on the topic of industry standard of care. He founded and is the key principal of this firm which focuses on providing advisory services for hotel, resort, and timesharing development and operational issues. He and the firm have been engaged for hundreds of advisory and expert assignments over the years in the majority of states in the United States as well as in eighteen foreign nations. Clients are typically developers who seek to better understand the financial, operational, or market underpinnings of this multiform business or attorneys who have hospitality disputes under adjudication. [For additional detail see www.hotelexpertwitnesses.com. 1995-1997 BRISTLECONE HOTEL PARTNERS, LLC Beverly Hills, California Managing Director Co-executive in charge of asset management for hotel and resort portfolio, including two Ritz Carltons (Palm Beach and Pentagon City), nine Embassy Suites, the Vista (Hilton International) in Minneapolis, and the Arrowwood Resort in Westchester, New York. Clients were institutional investors and lenders- insurance companies, banks, and a Japanese department store company. Responsibility was oversight of and guidance to the property managers.
    [Show full text]