The Resort Development Process is a complex mix of understanding many issues, planning and executing on many fronts. This is achieved by navigating and integrating the dynamic relationship between physical planning, project economics and market information. Much of this work is accomplished at the upstream Pre-concept Stage which has the greatest impact on achieving an optimal solution.
If you are new to resort development we hope these articles help inform your development process.
Resort Planning & Development
10 Key Steps Every New Resort Developer Must Not Miss
Why Choosing the Right Resort Hotel Architect is Important
The Secret of World Class Resorts : Choosing the Right Resort Architect
Which Type of Resort Hotel Should You Develop
Are Resort Hotels too ‘Designed’ and too ‘Well Serviced’?
Don’t Ignore Environmental Conditions in your Report Planning
What Siloso Beach Resort Can Teach You About Developing a Sustainable Resort Hotel
Resort Planning: Why you should start with your target market in mind!
Resort Development Economics
The Economics of Resort Hotel Development
Hotel Owners & Development Risk
Understanding Hotel Development & Ownership Risk
Understanding the ‘$100 Room Rate – $100,000 Room Value’ Rule of Thumb
Westin Residences Ubud : A Good Deal ?
What Every New Resort Developer Should Know
Where’s Value in the Resort Hotel Experience ?
Value Judgement Mistakes you Don’t Want to Make in Resort Development
The Case for Boutique Resort over a Standard Mutli-level Hotel
Resort Development : Focusing on Value Creation
What Every New Resort Developer Should Know
Amenities: The Secret to Resort Second Home Market
Resort Marketing & Sales
How To Build A Successful Economy Hotel Brand
Resort Hotel Soft-Opening : Selling Your Room Inventory
Understanding the Resort Market impact on Development Decisions



TheDevelopmentAdvisor curates news and offers perspectives on coastal tourism development in Asia. It was started in 2011 by Andrew Leong and hosts industry contributors from around the region. The site's main aim is to provide first-hand perspectives to a wider audience.