Chapter 4 - Beach resorts and marinas: The Impact of Development on Operations. After completing this chapter, students will be able to: Identify the economic forces that effect the channel of distribution, identify the political forces that effect the channel of distribution, identify the legal restrictions that effect the channel of distribution. | BEACH RESORTS AND DESTINATION RESORT MARINAS: THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT ON OPERATIONS Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Photograph Courtesy of SuperStock Learning Objectives Identify the key elements in the development process that help maintain a balance between the physical capacity of a beach resort and the economic needs of the developer. Define the main factors affecting the attractiveness of a site for a beach resort. Explain the role of general design principles in site planning for a marina. Describe the five developmental criteria that improve guest convenience, safety, and security. Analyze the interdependencies between the four principles that guide marina design. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Development Process Sea Site attractiveness is determined by: air temperature, amount of wind and sun, water temperatures, currents, tides and waves, ecology, pollution, clarity of water, and possible attractions. Seashore Consists of the surface under the water, . | BEACH RESORTS AND DESTINATION RESORT MARINAS: THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT ON OPERATIONS Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Photograph Courtesy of SuperStock Learning Objectives Identify the key elements in the development process that help maintain a balance between the physical capacity of a beach resort and the economic needs of the developer. Define the main factors affecting the attractiveness of a site for a beach resort. Explain the role of general design principles in site planning for a marina. Describe the five developmental criteria that improve guest convenience, safety, and security. Analyze the interdependencies between the four principles that guide marina design. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Development Process Sea Site attractiveness is determined by: air temperature, amount of wind and sun, water temperatures, currents, tides and waves, ecology, pollution, clarity of water, and possible attractions. Seashore Consists of the surface under the water, extending out to a depth of 6 feet. Should consist of course sand or sand and pea gravel Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Development Process Beach Slope of the beach should be between 2% and 10%, with 5% being the ideal Back beach Offers views to both the sea and inland Protection of degradation is a major concern as developers consider future improvements Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Development Process Coastal Stretch Consists of the beach environment between and 3 miles from the back beach Developers must consider where to place service facilities and access roads Surrounding Countryside Natural attractions, the extent of development, surrounding infrastructure, and the opportunity for excursions all need to be considered Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Development Process Site Development In selecting a site for beach development, these elements warrant particular attention: Access to a permanent or transient seasonal population Access to major roads
