DLindsey
24 Aug, 2013
Course Project Final
Lake Las Vegas Boardwalk Resort
Tourism
You are a member of a firm that specializes in the development of world-class resort hotels around various parts of the world. A client has hired your firm to create a report and recommendations for a new resort somewhere in the United States.
Course Project
Lake Las Vegas Boardwalk Resort
Development planning
A boardwalk signifies relaxation and entertainment. What better place to build a fabulous boardwalk entertainment village than in the tourist capital of America beautiful Las Vegas, NV, to be more specific, Lake Las Vegas. This is a lush lakeside retreat located only 15
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The Las Vegas Metro area now encompasses a population of nearly 2 million, and is still growing. IT has its economic downturns as the rest of the country also does, yet it seems to bounce back as much of the revenue coming through this area is transient from elsewhere. Las Vegas as of recently has developed into more of a family friendly location complete with Amusement theme parks, water parks and outdoor activities for children. It is this atmosphere we are tapping into, with our devotion to amusement and excitement with a boardwalk relaxing atmosphere.
Economic feasibility and Market
With the aforementioned nearly 40 million tourists last year bringing with them their 9.5 Billion in gambling revenue, along with other spending capital it is only logical to use this location as a prime target location for our boardwalk concept. The tourism industry has recovered pleasantly from the most recent recession and Las Vegas has shot back into action with three additional planned themed resort casinos being built on or near the Las Vegas Strip within the next 5 years. The competition is booming and with it comes a necessity for action. The future expansion planning within the Las Vegas Area calls for additional development of highway roads, as well as further expansion of the current monorail system within the strip-downtown gambling corridor leaving more expansion available to the surrounding areas. Our Lakeside resort is
Despite the global recession, interest in luxury holidays isn't waning. From the Caribbean to Bali, there's a huge number of tourists planning holidays in 5-star resorts which prioritise rest, relaxation and indulgence above all else. If you're considering a luxury holiday but you're not sure where to go, why not give Las Vegas a go? As one of the world's most glamourous cities, it's the perfect place to relax and unwind in the lap of luxury.
One of the happiest place to be with the whole squad, Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, New Jersey offers all sorts of amusement for people of all ages. It is a mile-long boardwalk that allows its visitors to try activities perfect for the whole family and the opportunity to taste the restaurants such as Boardwalk Bar & Grill, Pavilion Restaurant and a lot more. Attractions include an aquarium that exhibits a collection of life from aquatic habitats, extreme rides not for the faint heart (as well as non-extremes), arcades, games of chance and the beach. If it couldn't get any more perfect, hotels around the boardwalk are affordable but still comfortable. Ride, Play, Relax, Eat, REPEAT! Here are the hotels & vacation rentals near Jenkinson's
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Caesars Entertainment has rebranded, refreshed and reimagined worn properties in North Lake Tahoe, Tahoe South, and Reno. “While casinos still have gaming, it’s not the primary focus,” says Mike Frye, event & media relations manager for Lake Tahoe. (Robertson 2015) They have built convention as well as have recreation such as skiing. Caesars Entertainment planned over twenty-five million dollars in renovations to bring guests into the property.
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Hello my name is Thomas, I am 15 years old and I am going to talk about some places and attractions in Las Vegas that I want to visit. Las Vegas is a city in USA, located in the middle of an desert..
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Some people just love Las Vegas. They love the bright lights, the spectacular shows, the grand architectural displays, and all the eye candy that Las Vegas has to offer. Of course, people come to Vegas to gamble on the slot machines, on the blackjack tables, roll dice at craps, and try their luck at the roulette wheel. But they also want to experience the sights and sounds of the city, eat at the buffets, sleep at the fancy themed hotels, see the shows, and even to get married at a nearby drive-in chapel.
Get spoilt for choices in one of Las Vegas' biggest privately funded developments, the CityCenter. The CityCenter has added about 2,400 over the top apartment suites, including townhouse lodging units, and an upscale mall with conceivably a large portion of a million square feet of overindulgence shops in Las Vegas. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body medications, and facials. You can exploit recreational pleasantries, like the health club, an outside pool, and a spa tub. So here is your opportunity to encounter something uncommon and remarkable! Be privy to the host of magnificent convenience alternatives from at the Mandarin or the private suites at the Vdara penthouse that offers stupendous perspectives of
The world famous strip is home of the flashiest lights, nicest hotels, and most popular restaurants. The backdrop for different genres of film and television from the gangster chronicles of Robert Dinero in Casino, to Ross and Rachel getting hitched in Caesar's Palace in the sitcom Friends. I had built up an appetite of expectations for Vegas through all my teenage years just to have them crumble around me like the Monoco Tower demolition of
Las Vegas is the ultimate sojourn with its picturesque view. From the vast array of entertainment to the alluring illumination of casinos and resorts gleaming at night, this is what makes Las Vegas a vibrant city. Las Vegas offers a multitude of recreational activities. Even tourists under 21 can engage in Las Vegas’ many festivities. The Stratosphere is a hotel and casino that has thrill rides for individuals who want an adrenaline rush. However, there are more moderate diversions in Las Vegas such as a ride on the Ferris wheel over the city. A ride on the Ferris wheel makes sightseeing more engaging with sensational aerial views over the many affairs of Las Vegas. Moreover, there are exclusive helicopter rides that can take you around
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On United state map. It is 110 archers. Las Vegas was officially founded as a city in the year of 1905. Prior to that in the 19th Century the Spanish trader from Mexico during the Spanish trail founded Las Vegas. The first European blood to enter over the Las Vegas valley was Rafael Rivera in search for trade routes. Rivera named the valley after its spring-watered after seeing the Las Vegas Springs. He named Las Vegas, in which means “the meadows” in Spanish. In the early 1900's Las Vegas is a place where unhappy couples could get a relatively quick divorce. Las Vegas became a city where lovers would get married in a finger snap with no blood tests or waiting periods. Because of San Pedro arrival in 1905 in Las Vegas, the west was able to connect to the main rail networks and the whole country. In 1910 the state of Las Vegas legalizes gambling for about twenty years. And later it was the legalized in 1931. Around that time organized crime rooted the city. Due to creation of Hoover Dam in 1940 the city began to boom as the glamorous city that is known for its casino, mobs, and prostitution. The rise of modern architecture began to rise and spread to the city in the 1960.In 1989 giant resort was open by casino developer Steve Wynn. For about twenty the old casino borrowed idea of building from ancient Rome and Egypt, Paris, Venice, New York and other beautiful
The hotels in Atlantic City that are located on the boardwalk are also referred to as the hotels on the "Strip", which was the most popular destination for all visitors to the town.
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