HBM 131 1st Edition Lecture 19Outline of Last Lecture:I. Managed ServicesII. Unique Vending MachinesOutline of Current Lecture:I. Gamming and CasinosII. ShoppingIII. Natural EnvironmentsIV. Fairs and FestivalsCurrent Lecture:I. Gaming and CasinosA. Las Vegas1. At one time, if somebody wanted to gamble legally, they had to travel to Las Vegas (1931) or Atlantic City (1976)2. Las Vegas is still the grand gaming destination but tourists have many other options3. At this time, 47 states offer some sort of legalized gambling (including lotteries)4. The number and type of gaming operations continues to grow-Connecticut (Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun)-Mississippi Gulf Coast-Midwest (riverboats)-Tribal Gaming is HUGE?Northern QuestTulalip5. Las Vegas is still the major gaming destination in the US6. It offers much more than gaming though and, in recent years, has made a conscious effort to diversify – restaurants, stage shows, shopping and attractions7. Las Vegas attracted over 38 million visitors last year8. Everything in Las Vegas seems to get bigger and bigger9. The new MGM CitiCenter includes a 60-floor mega resort and casino10. The ADR and occupancy rates continue to increase11. There are over 40 golf courses12. The number of fine-dining restaurants and celebrity chefs continues to increaseB. Atlantic City 1. Atlantic City operates on a much smaller scale than does Las Vegas although it attracted 35 million visitors last year2. Visitors tend to come from the region though (over 30% come from NYC), stay for shorter periods and spend less3. AC is attempting to reposition itself to younger people though by offering more services and in a more luxurious setting4. Located on 240 acres in southeastern Connecticut - competes with Foxwoods5. Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority6.300,000 square feet of gaming space7. Retail, dining, entertainment, 1,200 hotel rooms8. New $740 million project is underway II. ShoppingA. Shopping has become a primary tourist activity1. Shopping areas (Michigan Avenue, Newbury Street), Shopping Centers (St. Louis Centre, Prudential), and Malls (West Edmonton and Mall of America) all contribute to this tourist activity2. The largest malls are now in Asia (8 of the 10 largest malls in the world are now located in Asia)3. Golden Resources Mall (in Beijing) is the largest at (50% larger than Mall of America)III. Natural EnvironmentsA. Natural environments include national parks, state parks, eco resorts, etc.1. Their purpose regarding tourism is to provide an experience different from those of “man-made” destinations2. The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and futuregenerations3. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the worldIV. Fairs and Festivals1. Fairs and festivals are driven by tradition, culture, and economics2.They can be large (World Fairs) and small (East Cupcake, Missouri Film Festival) ◦Sundance Film Festival3. Successful events attract both locals and tourists and contribute to the local
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