New Zealand Resort
Essay title: New Zealand Resort
INTRODUCTION
The following is an analysis and the ensuing development of a resort property in New Zealand.
For the development of the resort several key points, reports and statistics have been analysed to determine :
The type of travellers, referred to mostly as guests and visitors, the property will appeal to and that are the most profitable for a successful venture
The exact location of the resort, the region and more precisely the area in the region, that is the most attractive from several point of views (attractions, scenery, landscapes, competition, etc)
The property’s operation schedule
The property’s structure, facilities, activities and attractions
The impact on the local community, the indigenous Maori and the local farmers
The results will be reported as if the resort was already build and active, because this is what an analysis is all about : making sure a project is feasible, sustainable and successful.
LIMITATION OF RESEARCH
The main limitation comes from the fact that information and statistics, surveys and reports are simply unavailable.
A challenge is to define Maori tourism as it is not clear cut.
This lack of recognised definitions has contributed to a lack of information on Maori participation in the tourism industry.
To date there have been no specific studies on Maori attitudes towards tourism, its impact on their community and the relations of the tourism industry with Maori.
Glossary of Maori terms
Atua supreme god
Hapu sub tribe
Iwi tribe
Kaitiaki guardians
Mahika kai traditional food gathering area (South Island)
Maori indigenous person(s)
Marae meeting ground
Mataitai fish/traditional foods from the sea
Mauri life force
Rahui prohibition on collecting fish/food
Runanga tribal council (runaka in South Island)
Taiapure local customary fishery
Tane