A 'resort town', sometimes called a 'resort destination', is a town or area where
tourism or vacationing is a primary component of the local
culture and
economy. Most resort towns have one or more actual
resorts in or nearby, although some places are considered resort towns merely because of their popularity among tourists.
Typically, the economy of a resort town is geared almost entirely towards catering to tourists, with most residents of the area working in the tourism or resort industry. Shops and luxury boutiques selling locally-themed souvenirs, motels, and unique restaurants often proliferate the downtown areas of a resort town.
Resort town economy
If the resorts or
tourist attractions are seasonal in nature (such as a
ski resort), resort towns typically experience a ''on-season'' where the town is bustling with tourists and workers, and an ''off-season'' where the town is populated only by a small amount of local year-round residents.
In addition, resort towns are often popular with wealthy
retirees and people wishing to purchase
vacation homes, which typically drives up
property values and the
cost of living in the region. Sometimes resort towns can become
boomtowns due to the quick development of retirement and vacation-based residences
[1].
However, most of the employment available in resort towns are typically low paying and it can be difficult for workers to afford to live the area in which they are employed
[2]. Many resort towns have spawned nearby
bedroom communities where the majority of the resort workforce lives.
Resorts towns sometimes struggle with problems regarding sustainable growth
[3], due to the seasonal nature of the economy, the dependence on a single industry, and the difficulties in retaining a stable workforce.
Examples of resort towns
Asia
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Matheran,
India
Middle East
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Dahab, Egypt
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Eilat,
Israel
North America
Canada
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Whistler, British Columbia
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Banff, Alberta
Mexico
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Cancun, Quintana Roo
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Los Cabos, Baja California Sur
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Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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Rocky Point, Sonora
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Mazatlan, Sinaloa
United States
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Vail, Colorado
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Aspen, Colorado
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Mackinaw City, Michigan
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Laughlin, Nevada
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Las Vegas Strip
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Ocean City, New Jersey
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Ruidoso, New Mexico
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Park City, Utah
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Saint George, Utah
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Jackson, Wyoming
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Nahant, Massachusetts
Europe
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Barizo,
Spain
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Druskininkai,
Lithuania
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JuodkrantÄ—,
Lithuania
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Nida,
Lithuania
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Palanga,
Lithuania
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Varna,
Bulgaria
References
1. [1]
2. [2]
3. [3]
See also
External links
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Ask Men Top 10 International Resort Towns
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