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PRIVATE (COMMERCIAL) RECREATION SERVICES. KINDS 1. Service Delivery Firms 2. Recreational real estate 3. Specialty shops 4. Tourism Main purpose is to return a PROFIT. Examples. Private campgrounds = KOA-Safari-Yogi Bear Guest ranches, Stables and Outfitter Guides Resorts Golf courses
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PRIVATE (COMMERCIAL)RECREATION SERVICES • KINDS • 1. Service Delivery Firms • 2. Recreational real estate • 3. Specialty shops • 4. Tourism • Main purpose is to return a PROFIT
Examples • Private campgrounds = KOA-Safari-Yogi Bear • Guest ranches, Stables and Outfitter Guides • Resorts • Golf courses • Trails • Hunting preserves • Marinas and Water sports • Amusement Parks • Time Share Properties • Retail equipment • Travel agencies • Country club • Concessions
Why People Get Into Private Rec. • 1. Make money quickly or long range • 2. Investor owns a piece of land or property at a strategic location • 3. Others are doing well • 4. Demand
Keys to Success • 1. Product adaptability • 2. Location • 3. Quality guarantee • 4. Marketable price
Problems • 1. Seasonality • 2. Initial capital investment • 3. Labor costs (liability) • 4. Trends are always changing • 5. Gov. competition for same services • 6. Weather or factors out of your control • 7. Over saturation of services
Profit (vs) Risk Risk HI LOW Profit HI 1 2 LOW 3 4