New Zealand Resort

I. 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.

II. 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