In recent years, the definition of ´resort´ has expanded to include any facility that provides recreation and entertainment in combinotion with lodging. Revised and updated for these changes, Resorts: Management and Operotion, Second Edition covers both new trends, like the increasing popularity of timeshares and cruise ships, and tried-and-true businesses like ski oreas, golf resorts, spas, and casinos. The book provides o comprehensiva look at how today`s industry classifies, develops, markets, and manages these various properties.